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The Uber car in which Rekha Shankar was travelling that met with an accident

Bengaluru Buzz: 60 accident black spots | Commuters for bus lane systems … and more

September 23, 2023

Other news of the week: ‘Safe City’ project targets 2024, Lalbagh says no to group activities, and property guidance value to be revised.

Jayanagar: The transformation of a planned neighbourhood

September 22, 2023

A study on the transformation of a one sq km of Jayanagar’s residential and commercial area with a strong presence of typology and walkability.

Dengue in Bengaluru: The situation so far

September 21, 2023

Rising dengue cases are sparking concern in Bengaluru. Bangalore East, South worst among the BBMP divisions, as per data.

Interpreting Bengaluru’s urban development

May 23, 2023

Data analysis shows a spike in plan sanctions between 2013 and 2019, because the rules then allowed regularisation of building plan deviations.

Chasing Soppu: A guide to wild edible plants in Bengaluru

May 18, 2023

Chasing Soppu is a book to enable readers to know more about the plants around them and encourage these plants to grow in the wild.

A relationship of convenience: Why Bengaluru re-elected BJP

May 17, 2023

The average Bengaluru voter probably preferred Modi’s promises of aspirational projects on roads, luxury transport systems, IT hubs, AI research centres.

How Doddanekundi lake changed my life and why we need to save it

September 26, 2023

Through a school students’ lens: the journey of lake, which cultivated love for nature to witnessing its deterioration.

Jayanagar: The transformation of a planned neighbourhood

September 22, 2023

A study on the transformation of a one sq km of Jayanagar’s residential and commercial area with a strong presence of typology and walkability.

Swiggy workers on a break sitting on their bikes

Is ‘Digihenheimer’ an opportunity or vulnerability for gig workers in cities?

September 6, 2023

Despite employment diversity, gig workers face challenges such as lack of income safety nets, institutional regulatory mechanisms and skill training.

Interpreting Bengaluru’s urban development

May 23, 2023

Data analysis shows a spike in plan sanctions between 2013 and 2019, because the rules then allowed regularisation of building plan deviations.

Bengaluru MLAs are long timers: 16 of 28 have been legislators from 2008

May 9, 2023

Bengaluru MLAs have been voted again and again by citizens and have now gained decades of experience representing our city.

BBMP Tower. Pic: Wikimedia Commons, CC-by-SA. Veera SJ.

What Rs 23,000 crore of BBMP work orders show: 74% of funds for roads, drains

May 9, 2023

An analysis of BBMP’s work order data over the last five years shows 74% of funds were earmarked for roads and stormwater drain works.

How Doddanekundi lake changed my life and why we need to save it

Bengaluru Buzz: 60 accident black spots | Commuters for bus lane systems … and more

Jayanagar: The transformation of a planned neighbourhood

Dengue in Bengaluru: The situation so far

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Interpreting Bengaluru’s urban development

Chasing Soppu: A guide to wild edible plants in Bengaluru

A relationship of convenience: Why Bengaluru re-elected BJP

Citizen Journalism

How Doddanekundi lake changed my life and why we need to save it

Jayanagar: The transformation of a planned neighbourhood

Is ‘Digihenheimer’ an opportunity or vulnerability for gig workers in cities?

Data Journalism

Interpreting Bengaluru’s urban development

Bengaluru MLAs are long timers: 16 of 28 have been legislators from 2008

What Rs 23,000 crore of BBMP work orders show: 74% of funds for roads, drains

Environment

How Doddanekundi lake changed my life and why we need to save it

Economy

Is ‘Digihenheimer’ an opportunity or vulnerability for gig workers in cities?

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The promise of Gruha Lakshmi: Challenges of an ambitious scheme

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