Arun Patre, Author at Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Environment

Take a stand on climate change today!

October 23, 2009 Arun Patre

On International Day of Climate Action, Bengaluru youth raise awareness among citizens and leaders alike on the climate change issue. Arun Patre shares the inside story behind today’s events.

The weaving of a silken dream

April 4, 2009 Arun Patre

Read on to discover how a silken dream was woven by Tipu Sultan, the Maharajas of Mysore and Jamsedji Tata to make Bengaluru the pioneer of sericulture.

Not a drop to waste

March 21, 2009 Arun Patre

How can we conserve water? How does one start on recycling water and harvesting rainwater. An introduction from India Water Portal.

A dance festival for contemporary times

February 17, 2009 Arun Patre

The launch of a new arts festival in the city opens up possibilities for contemporary dance forms.

Society

Mills and factories start a boom

February 2, 2009 Arun Patre

The second in the series of articles on Bangalore’s growth tells us how the sleepy town was transformed into an industrial hub.

Infrastructure

“Let there be light…”

January 11, 2009 Arun Patre

…said the Maharajas of Mysore, and there was light! The story of how the city saw light in the early 20th century makes for fascinating reading.