Employment Exchanges are now helping private companies find people looking for employment. But there is no data that is given back to them on the actual number of people employed. »
Bengaluru is gearing up for Mayor election yet again. Did you know that the Mayor of Bengaluru can do many things, despite all limitations that the post has? »
Once Employment Exchanges were the most sought after centres for unemployed youth to get jobs. In an era of internet and job portals, what’s happening to them? »
The new Real Estate Act can help buyers by making developers accountable. But grey areas that are not explained in the Act or by the rules remain to be addressed by the judiciary. What are they? »
How good or bad is public health system for women in Bengaluru? A reality check revealed surprises to the researcher, with the presence of all mandated facilities and helpful staff. »
What happens when residential layouts are built on rajakaluves or lake beds? Water flows where it wants to, and thoughtless development takes its toll. »
Families were evicted from the housing quarters with a promise of new homes in the same place. Ever since, footpath has become their dwelling. What has the life been like, for the evicted? »
Public-private partnership does not allow land transfer to developers, but the BBMP has promised a sale in the MoU signed, and the developer is banking on it. Where will this lead to? »
Why has the BBMP not given plan sanction to the entire Ejipura EWS quarters project? What are the issues with plan approval? »
This is the story of how thousands of low income families are at the mercy of ill-planned government projects; Nothing illustrates better that housing for urban poor is a mess. »