Leisure – Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Why the slowest marathon of my life was such a special one

November 10, 2018 Praveen Shetty

This is not my story , this is story of a young visually impaired girl – her story of grit and determination. It was the slowest marathon of my life. But it was a special one, in all senses.

Fruits and vegetables: Organic choices for consumers in Bengaluru

October 29, 2018 Vinita

Food we eat shapes our health. But how to get safe food? Everything from growing it on your own to getting it from the sellers, your guide to buying vegetables, organic and otherwise.

How do those veggies reach your plate?

October 5, 2018 Vinita

Ever wondered what’s the story of the vegetables and fruits we consume everyday… where do they come from? What is its journey?

What to look out for at the Lalbagh Flower Show this Independence day

August 8, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Planning to visit the Lalbagh Flower Show this weekend? Here’s a complete guide for you. And even if you are not able to make it, don’t worry — these photos will give you the closest glimpse possible from the comfort of your home!

Excess food collected from community finds the needy, courtesy public fridge in Brookefield

August 6, 2018 Sahitya Poonacha

The one who has excess food can make sure the food isn’t wasted, by donating it. The needy receives the food with dignity. Public fridges are a novel way to help the needy – both donators and receivers.

Lessons from Singapore on nurturing urban greenery in Bengaluru

July 26, 2018 Sudha Narasimhachar

Our representatives go to Singapore often. But what have they learnt from what they see there? Can Bengaluru take a few cues from Singapore in developing and nurturing greenery?

Is it Electronics City, or Electronic City?

July 16, 2018 Shivakumara Siddaramappa

It’s an extension of Bengaluru that houses many IT bigwigs. Is it Electronics City, or Electronic City?

Vertical gardens can fail, but this is how Namma Metro can still go green

June 15, 2018 B V Rajarama Bhat

Everyone agrees that Metro is an excellent mode of public transport. It improves connectivity and is good for the city. It is environmental-friendly. However, we have lost quite a number of trees at the time

Bengaluru’s first Indie Comix Festival showcases independent creators

May 22, 2018 Seema Misra

Over 20 comic book artists participated in the event with close to 15 stalls. Art in Transit launched two anthologies by different artists: one about Bengaluru and the other about Cubbon Park.

Meet 6 passionate cyclists – one of them’s gonna be Bengaluru’s first Bicycle Mayor!

May 14, 2018 Shravya Sharath

A passionate environmentalist and cyclist who has earned the nickname ‘Go Green Rao’ for his years of activism, another deeply inspired by the French culture of cycling and its implications for urban health, a sustainable

When a library turns into makerspace in Bengaluru

February 14, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Are libraries relevant today? Can they become interesting public spaces for learning? An experiment in Bengaluru is trying to explore it.

Flower show brings Bahubali to Bengaluru

January 22, 2018 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Lalbagh flower show is here again, this time with a theme that might compel you to get out of Bengaluru and explore Karnataka!