Living in Bengaluru, the new Citizen Matters guide book for navigating the city was released at Jayanagar’s Prism Book Shop on Friday by MLA B N Vijayakumar.
Dr Ravi Ralph, CEO of Lake Development Authority, shares his views on the development of lakes, what steps are being taken and how the work will progress for this process.
The underpass under construction at Kadubeesanahalli junction on the Outer Ring Road now has a proper drainage system to prevent flooding, says the BDA.
Street dogs is a topic of major controversy. There are people who argue they ought to be culled and people who are against it, but have no idea on how to fix the problem. This youngster, says she’s found a solution to this problem.
This globetrotting, long time Bangalorean is at ease with music as much as she is with consumer rights activism and journalism. Official and citizen’s apathy irks her but she’s still optimistic.
The creative, enthusiastic types looked around the mela and said, I too can make that jewelbox out of PET bottles. While wallet-happy shoppers bought the same to show off to their friends. But both of them went home with a message on recycling and reusing.
The bladder is about to burst. The stomach is hurting. Nature’s call. Where to go? Men lined up in front of public walls and relieving themselves is a very common sight. But is there a place for women to pee in peace?
A gun in hand, your army on one side, your enemies on the other. You have to kill the enemies to survive. Do your planning. Prepare backup and shield. You have to work as a team or else, everybody will die and you will lose! It’s a do or die situation. Who will win the battle?
How are Indian cities handling growth? Bengaluru grew 75% in just one decade with conspicuous shortages in water, affordable housing and transport. Don’t miss the Citizen Matters moderated Urban Talk and discussion series this Sunday July 1st.
Watching media makes up large part of her work. She thinks that the younger generation of journalists are very active, but media fails to connect the dots on larger issues.
Shobhana Narasimhan travels the world teaching physics, proving women can be scientists. But there is more to her than just science. A peek into the Physicist’s life.
It appears the city will run as usual, perhaps with lesser traffic, unless there are surprise incidents of violence in the morning that cause a shutdown.
Laila Ollapally’s passion for civic matters and society comes through in every conversation with her. The same passion takes her all the way to China to do a trek at an altitude of 1800 metres.
