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People with disabilities being helped to integrate into society

How to create a Bengaluru that ensures accessibility for everyone

September 23, 2022

‘Namma’ shouldn’t be just a catchword. When all authorities in the city prioritises accessibility, Bengaluru will truly become inclusive.

The story of Thippagondanahalli Dam on the Arkavathi

September 22, 2022

Thippagondanahalli Dam, once Bengaluru’s main drinking water source, is now defunct because Arkavathi river is polluted, and running dry.

Elevated metro corridor and flyover in Nayandahalli in Bangalore

Cities must focus on disaster resilient infrastructure in the era of climate change

September 19, 2022

Making disaster resilient infrastructure and planning a part of the city’s development plans can mitigate the impact of disasters in urban areas.

Akrama Sakrama — Civic groups continue to fight state attempts to revive the scheme

August 23, 2022

Civic groups say middle and lower-income classes will bear the burden of Akrama Sakrama, which has no mechanism to prevent future violations.

E-shram report card: Workers complain of lack of information and interest from city agencies

August 11, 2022

As e-shram is a central scheme, there is very little effort from the BBMP or the state to popularise it among workers and encourage their enrollment.

After one year as minister for Bengaluru, CM Bommai has many promises to keep

August 8, 2022

As Bengaluru Development Minister, many of Basavaraj Bommai’s promises are the same as those made by ex-CMs. However, many projects are yet to be even started.

How to create a Bengaluru that ensures accessibility for everyone

September 23, 2022

‘Namma’ shouldn’t be just a catchword. When all authorities in the city prioritises accessibility, Bengaluru will truly become inclusive.

The story of Thippagondanahalli Dam on the Arkavathi

September 22, 2022

Thippagondanahalli Dam, once Bengaluru’s main drinking water source, is now defunct because Arkavathi river is polluted, and running dry.

Co-creating cooling solutions for the homes of Bengaluru’s poor

September 16, 2022

A new collaborative project works with urban poor to find ways to make their poorly-ventilated furnace-like homes cooler.

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: Language bill tabled | 57% dissatisfied with govt | BBMP demolition drive on

Should ‘Action Taken’ reports on government audits be made mandatory?

How to create a Bengaluru that ensures accessibility for everyone

The story of Thippagondanahalli Dam on the Arkavathi

Cities must focus on disaster resilient infrastructure in the era of climate change

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Akrama Sakrama — Civic groups continue to fight state attempts to revive the scheme

E-shram report card: Workers complain of lack of information and interest from city agencies

After one year as minister for Bengaluru, CM Bommai has many promises to keep

Citizen Journalism

How to create a Bengaluru that ensures accessibility for everyone

The story of Thippagondanahalli Dam on the Arkavathi

Co-creating cooling solutions for the homes of Bengaluru’s poor

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

Co-creating cooling solutions for the homes of Bengaluru’s poor

Economy

Festival season a reminder of Bengaluru’s historic connection with the flower trade

Opinion

Lessons from Charlie, the Indie dog that inspired a movie

Governance

Should ‘Action Taken’ reports on government audits be made mandatory?

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