Heritage | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

A journey from Bendakalooru to Bengaluru via Bangalore

November 13, 2017 Srinivas Alavilli

Books are a great way to know the culture of a city. These four books on Bengaluru are must-read for people who want to explore the mindset of Bengaluru.

Preserving heritage stones that trace Bengaluru’s tale

September 6, 2017 Yashaswini Sharma

Bengaluru’s stone inscriptions that could trace the city’s history from pre-Kempe Gowda days are in danger. A new project could make a difference.

Memories from the 70s: Oh Russell Market!

August 3, 2017 Praveen Singh

What was it like, to shop in Russell Market? A throwback to the good old days!

Bangalore’s hidden architectural gem, in style

July 4, 2017 Krupa Rajangam

A stone facade punctured by large windows, flat chajjas above, glass panels… this unique De Stijl house is a signature work of its talented creator, Amir Jairazbhoy.

Bengaluru’s temple architecture: From Halasuru Someshwara to Kote Anjaneya

July 3, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

Active Bangalore is a programme that is broadcast every Thursday. In this episode, RJ Vijaya speaks with Yashaswini Sharma who shares some facts about the architecture of some of Bengaluru’s old temples like Old temples

These olde Bengaluru houses

July 1, 2017 Nikhil R Reddy

Cuddappah tiles, red oxide, limestone walls, huge verandas, skylights… these old houses of Bengaluru built in Art Deco style have a grace and charm rarely found in newer buildings.

From a trading town to a silicon city: the story of Bengaluru

June 2, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

Yashaswini Sharma, the author of “Bangalore: The Early City, AD 1537-1799”, a book about Bengaluru’s history, speaks about the growth and development of Bengaluru.

Bengaluru’s top architects open their studios to the public

December 7, 2016 Krupa Rajangam

Open Day by Bangalore Architects, River Hope’s fourth annual event, makes the city’s best known architecture firms and projects open to the public.

Your chance to chronicle Bengaluru’s forgotten local heroes

December 5, 2016 Raghav C Madhukar

A 15-year-old student’s urge to know more about the people after whom the city’s streets and parks are named has led to an important local history initiative. Ashoka Youth Venture Fellow Raghav Madhukar shares more about the project.

Toymaker narrates the story of Chennapatna toys

November 16, 2016 Radio Active 90.4MHz

Channapttana toys are unique to Karnataka, and are world-famous. What do artisans feel about the future of this art?

Artists aspire to make Venkatappa Art Gallery a vibrant public space

August 7, 2016 Shree D N

As the controversy regarding Venkatappa Art Gallery slowly fades away, artists are hoping to help the government in making the Gallery an active tourist spot.

Old RBANMS building, 19th century bungalow among winners of Heritage Awards

April 17, 2016 Meera Iyer

INTACH announces the winners of the 2nd edition of the Heritage Awards, set up to bring attention and recognition to buildings of heritage value in Bengaluru.