Environment
Study proves scope for greenery in slums
A study done in selected slums of Bengaluru shows that in spite of the economic and spatial disadvantages in a slum, its residents are plant lovers too. »
Environment
Green Tribunal orders an interim stay on Mantri’s Bellandur project
Following the NGT stay on the multicrore project coming up on Bellandur lakebed, the High Court has decided to adjourn the case to July 18, 2014. »
Environment
Low-cost community leaf litter compost pilot launched in Bengaluru
When the whole city was cribbing about garbage burning in Bengaluru, a team of concerned residents in Malleshwaram silently worked out a model to handle it. Read more! »
Infrastructure
Citizen Matters releases latest guidebook: Buying Property in Bengaluru
After the success of Living in Bengaluru and Get to Know Bengaluru Better, Citizen Matters is releasing yet another guidebook to help people buy and invest in residential property in the city. The book retails for Rs.149 and can be ordered online too. »
Infrastructure
Help identify roads widened by BBMP
ESG needs help in identifying the roads widened and not widened by BBMP. »
Elections
Who is the real culprit behind ‘bad voter turnout’ — BBMP, or EC?
Urban voter doesn’t want to be involved in voting. He holidays on voting day. People don’t vote… We have heard it all. Now time to see the other side of the story. »
Environment
Help verify how many trees did BBMP plant in Bangalore City
Count the trees younger than six years, in your own neighbourhood. Contribute to a greener Bangalore! »
Uncategorized
Religion trumps over public services
When public utilities are shut down for religious reasons… »
Infrastructure
Inspiration from the man who cleaned Surat!
Until we respect our sanitation workers and give them a better quality of life, we cannot expect them to clean our streets to the level we demand… Read the Ugly Indian Story! »
Food
Salt: Why less is more!
Too much salt can result in many problems, while too little can also do the same thing. Strike a balance with your salt intake! »