Arts and Culture
NHAI demolishing historic Chikkajala fort for road widening
The centuries old temple inside Chikkajala Fort, the lake bed and all are at the risk of vanishing, thanks to NHAI’s road widening plans.
Government
3 Wishes for 2012, Bengaluru
The great cities in the world are remembering that ‘citizenship’ is at the heart of their plans for the future.
Health
Diabetes Mellitus, you can fight it
The secret is not chasing sugar levels, but reducing calorie intake, and increased burning of calories.
Government
BTM wants flyover, BBMP says no money
Flyover will cut down travel time say BTM main road users. Will BBMP oblige?
Education
Anti-litter campaign by JP Nagar students
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
The cake show draws regulars and new visitors year after year. Catch the last few days at St Joseph’s grounds.
Government
IAC Bengaluru’s four demands from Lokpal
Bangalorean supporters of Anna Hazare gathered at Freedom Park on December 27th. They demanded the Lokpal bill address four demands.
Environment
Stop borewell surcharge, remove RWH deadline
Residents object BWSSB collecting borewell surcharge and the plans to stop supply of drinking water for non-compliance of RWH rules.
Arts and Culture
BIFFES 2011 runs to full houses, wins applause
BIFFES was more accessible and more inclusive compared to the previous years. And Iranian films continued to mark their presence at the film festival.
BBMP
Traders say no to mall on their santhe maidana
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.