December 2011 – Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

What better way to campaign for ‘no plastic’ than to catch shoppers while shopping? JP Nagar students made their point by talking to shoppers directly.

Leisure

Sugar & jelly make a Gol Gumbaz in Bengaluru

December 29, 2011 C R Sridhar

The cake show draws regulars and new visitors year after year. Catch the last few days at St Joseph’s grounds.

Stop borewell surcharge, remove RWH deadline

December 27, 2011 News Desk

Residents object BWSSB collecting borewell surcharge and the plans to stop supply of drinking water for non-compliance of RWH rules.

Government

IAC Bengaluru’s four demands from Lokpal

December 27, 2011 Yogesh Devaraj

Bangalorean supporters of Anna Hazare gathered at Freedom Park on December 27th. They demanded the Lokpal bill address four demands.

BBMP

Traders say no to mall on their santhe maidana

December 27, 2011 Deepthi M S

Cash strapped BBMP is pushing for a commercial complex at K R Puram’s santhe maidana. Farmers and traders using the space to do business aren’t happy about it.

Arts and Culture

BIFFES 2011 runs to full houses, wins applause

December 27, 2011 Christina Daniels

BIFFES was more accessible and more inclusive compared to the previous years. And Iranian films continued to mark their presence at the film festival.

For an adrenaline filled day trip

December 26, 2011 Usha Hariprasad

From being called ‘savina durga’ or fort of death, the rock structure has transformed into a trekker’s delight.

Business and Economy

Help your domestic help get health insurance

December 24, 2011 News Desk

Domestic workers can now avail the health insurance launched by the labour department. Resident welfare associations can help them register.