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Learning to learn: a teen’s homeschooling experience

June 29, 2022

Alongside all the social impact projects that Nihar loves doing, he is a typical teenager who loves playing basketball and hanging out with friends.

Six reasons why Bengaluru apartments are not reusing their wastewater

June 28, 2022

Reusing wastewater is a critical step for conserving water, but what is holding back large-scale reuse? Researchers have identified six important factors.

BMTC plans to replace its current digital passes with wallets and smart cards by year end

June 27, 2022

For the future, BMTC is envisioning doing away with digital passes, and transitioning to wallets and smart cards, like Metro cards, that can be recharged

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!

A collapsed drain after rains in October 2020

No records, excess payments — Bengaluru’s stormwater drain works lack accountability

December 8, 2021

Contractors paid in excess, project without tenders, no proper records – what the CAG audit report on Bengaluru’s stormwater drain projects found.

Bengaluru’s stormwater drain story: Lack of planning, design, maintenance

December 4, 2021

Bengaluru’s stormwater drains are designed badly, violating all guidelines. Desilting and maintenance are rarely done. That the city floods is no surprise!

Learning to learn: a teen’s homeschooling experience

June 29, 2022

Alongside all the social impact projects that Nihar loves doing, he is a typical teenager who loves playing basketball and hanging out with friends.

Six reasons why Bengaluru apartments are not reusing their wastewater

June 28, 2022

Reusing wastewater is a critical step for conserving water, but what is holding back large-scale reuse? Researchers have identified six important factors.

container gardening on the terrace using drip irrigation

Alexa, water the plants! How this techie rigged a remote controlled garden watering system

June 24, 2022

Passionate gardener explains how to design an automated watering system and keep your plants growing well when you are away from home!

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: New COVID rules | Pourakarmikas on strike | Parents slam private schools … and more

Many citizens unaware that they can claim compensation for monsoon flooding

Learning to learn: a teen’s homeschooling experience

Six reasons why Bengaluru apartments are not reusing their wastewater

BMTC plans to replace its current digital passes with wallets and smart cards by year end

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What wastewater surveillance in Bengaluru reveals about COVID-19 trend

No records, excess payments — Bengaluru’s stormwater drain works lack accountability

Bengaluru’s stormwater drain story: Lack of planning, design, maintenance

Citizen Journalism

Learning to learn: a teen’s homeschooling experience

Six reasons why Bengaluru apartments are not reusing their wastewater

Alexa, water the plants! How this techie rigged a remote controlled garden watering system

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

Alexa, water the plants! How this techie rigged a remote controlled garden watering system

Economy

Pani puri vendor Ajay makes tidy profit for boss, but gets little for himself

Opinion

First, a bribe to cremate, then a bribe to get the death certificate

Governance

Many citizens unaware that they can claim compensation for monsoon flooding

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