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Behind closed doors, domestic workers continue to face discrimination and abuse

June 16, 2023

The collapsing agrarian economy, and the government’s lack of vision in delivering jobs has created a workforce desperate for employment

For parents of children with autism, this project promises early intervention

June 16, 2023

An NGO is working on cost effective methods to empower autistic children, of all ages, with tailored, evidence-based interventions.

Bengaluru’s parks: Issues raised by Lalbagh and Cubbon Park Walkers Associations

June 14, 2023

Walkers in Lalbagh and Cubbon Park raise concerns of mismanagement and commercialisation of Bengaluru’s parks. But how far are these claims justified?

How can we “recruit” our MLAs when we know so little about them?

May 10, 2023

How do you evaluate candidates and decide who to vote for? What is the information we need to make such an important decision?

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.

Govt took some action during COVID, but failed to address larger structural issues in healthcare

May 7, 2023

There has been improvement in population health of Karnataka. But the state’s health indicators have always stayed in the middle range.

For parents of children with autism, this project promises early intervention

June 16, 2023

An NGO is working on cost effective methods to empower autistic children, of all ages, with tailored, evidence-based interventions.

A tale of three parks

June 12, 2023

A glimpse into what ails a typical neighbourhood in Bengaluru. For whom and for what purpose are these parks designed? Who suffers?

dry lake bed at Subbaraaya kere with some water and garbage

Monsoon preparedness of lakes: Lack of planning in development of Gowdanapalya lake and Subbaraaya kere

June 6, 2023

In the second part, the author gives detailed reports on three other lakes, where despite claims of rejuvenation, the reality is stark.

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.

Public data enthusiasts evaluate access to public transport in Bengaluru

April 25, 2023

Public transport should be accessible within a walking distance of 1-1.5km. With the metro, this is only present in the Central Business District. Other constituencies, which are bigger, have much less connectivity.

Data analysts evaluate civic participation in Bengaluru’s 28 constituencies

April 25, 2023

Participation by citizens in their local governance includes voting in elections to registering their grievances with the local bodies and participating in ward committee meetings.

Bengaluru Buzz: No to anti-conversion | Anna Bhagya paused, Shakti scheme popular … and more

Behind closed doors, domestic workers continue to face discrimination and abuse

For parents of children with autism, this project promises early intervention

Bengaluru’s parks: Issues raised by Lalbagh and Cubbon Park Walkers Associations

EDITORS’ PICK

How can we “recruit” our MLAs when we know so little about them?

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

Govt took some action during COVID, but failed to address larger structural issues in healthcare

Citizen Journalism

For parents of children with autism, this project promises early intervention

A tale of three parks

Monsoon preparedness of lakes: Lack of planning in development of Gowdanapalya lake and Subbaraaya kere

Data Journalism

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

Public data enthusiasts evaluate access to public transport in Bengaluru

Data analysts evaluate civic participation in Bengaluru’s 28 constituencies

Environment

Monsoon preparedness of lakes: Lack of planning in development of Gowdanapalya lake and Subbaraaya kere

Economy

The cost of high LPG prices: Environmental and health hazards in slums

Opinion

Mahadevapura Cong candidate H Nagesh: Traffic, floods can be fixed by proper administration

Governance

Here’s how you can access the five guarantees promised by the new Karnataka government

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