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Encroached footpaths on road leading to Siddapura Road Junction from NIMHANS. Pic: The Footpath Initiative

Road safety: Audit reveals BBMP roads most hazardous, with 19-20 hazards per km

August 3, 2022

Even during the 2020 lockdown, targets for reduction in fatal accidents, as compared to 2015 figures, were not realised.

Bengaluru’s auto drivers have a love-hate relationship with ride-hailing apps

August 1, 2022

Many Bengaluru auto drivers use ride hailing apps only part-time as they say they are able to find customers without the apps most of the time.

Bengaluru Buzz: Flex ban implementation | Artificial intelligence for traffic management …and more

July 30, 2022

Weekly news round-up: BBMP plans to bring down flex banners and posters; water adalats every Thursday; AI to the aid of traffic management, and more

Living with Namma Metro construction: Dust, traffic, safety and livelihood issues

May 17, 2022

The kickstart of Metro construction across many Bengaluru localities has made daily life painful for residents and shop owners of these areas.

What fixing our own roads taught us about local democracy

May 6, 2022

We planted trees, installed drain covers, fixed water leaks, and filled potholes. Yes, it is time for localities to self-organise and self-fund themselves.

E-autos gaining traction as last mile option: What will it take to make them viable?

May 2, 2022

E-autos are pollution free, cheaper to maintain and provide a better riding experience. What needs to be done to make them ubiquitous?

Whom do you call to fix your lake?

July 21, 2022

Here’s a list of all the government departments as well as groups of residents and interested ecologists who are looking after Bengaluru’s lakes.

Flyover to nowhere: Koramangala’s monument to poor urban planning

July 14, 2022

The half-done Ejipura-Kendriya Sadan flyover can be left to rest. Let the trees run wild – maybe we will have our very own AngKor Wat within the city.

Bengaluru Metro elevated section near Mahalakshmi Layout

An urban rail network: Light at the end for Bengaluru’s harried commuters!

July 13, 2022

Metro and Suburban Rail together can provide relief to Bengalureans tired of traffic. A rail network will soon serve almost all parts of the city.

Trend of SARS-Cov-2 viral load across Bengaluru Urban

What wastewater surveillance in Bengaluru reveals about COVID-19 trend

January 3, 2022

A wastewater surveillance project shows the trend in COVID cases in Bengaluru; data indicates a possible rise in the coming weeks!

Annual rainfall increasing in Bengaluru, data shows

December 6, 2021

Bengaluru saw unprecedented rains this November. Larger trends indeed show changes in the city’s annual and monthly rainfall patterns.

Bengaluru’s deadly footpaths: Children, elderly at high risk

October 22, 2021

Bengalureans face great obstacles to simply walk in their neighbourhoods. And data shows, among pedestrians, children and senior citizens are at high risk.

Bengaluru Buzz: BBMP ward reservation | Heavy rains | Lalbagh flower show…and more

245 days and counting: Mediation sessions on to resolve ITI workers’ continuing protest

Road safety: Audit reveals BBMP roads most hazardous, with 19-20 hazards per km

Bengaluru’s auto drivers have a love-hate relationship with ride-hailing apps

Bengaluru Buzz: Flex ban implementation | Artificial intelligence for traffic management …and more

EDITORS’ PICK

Living with Namma Metro construction: Dust, traffic, safety and livelihood issues

What fixing our own roads taught us about local democracy

E-autos gaining traction as last mile option: What will it take to make them viable?

Citizen Journalism

Whom do you call to fix your lake?

Flyover to nowhere: Koramangala’s monument to poor urban planning

An urban rail network: Light at the end for Bengaluru’s harried commuters!

Data Journalism

What wastewater surveillance in Bengaluru reveals about COVID-19 trend

Annual rainfall increasing in Bengaluru, data shows

Bengaluru’s deadly footpaths: Children, elderly at high risk

Environment

How Bengaluru’s gated communities can positively impact the environment

Economy

245 days and counting: Mediation sessions on to resolve ITI workers’ continuing protest

Opinion

How Bengaluru’s gated communities can positively impact the environment

Governance

Opinion: For participatory city governance, Bengaluru needs to evolve an urban philosophy and politics

Mumbai

Chennai

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