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HomeAuthorsBosky Khanna

Articles by Bosky Khanna

About Bosky Khanna
Bosky Khanna is Staff Journalist, Citizen Matters.
Society

Female bureaucrats: Balancing a tightrope walk?

September 18, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Most government offices are male -dominated. What is it that holds women back, that doesn’t let them follow their dreams?

Governance

No land for firestations in Bangalore

September 17, 2013 Bosky Khanna

The Fire Department is trying to source land on the outskirts of Bangalore, to establish more fire stations. It appears the city has land for everything else. There is also the usual shortage of staff and vehicles.

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Commute

City’s roads to be pothole-free by February: BBMP Commissioner

September 14, 2013 Bosky Khanna

BBMP Commissioner Lakshmi Narayan says he will ensure that Bangalore’s roads are pothole-free by February end. Is this just another gimmick like countless earlier spotfixes promised before?

Governance

Pay BWSSB contractor to reconnect sewage line, or live with stink

September 11, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Residents of Jayanagar 3rd block are forced to pay hefty sum to the BWSSB contractor to restore their connection to new sewage lines. Those who don’t want to pay are being threatened and left with the stink and sewage lines unconnected.

Environment

Why do elephants visit Bangalore suburbs?

September 10, 2013 Bosky Khanna

A boy was trampled to death by elephants, near Tavarekere, 23 kms away from Bangalore. What might be the cause? Why do elephants get wild? Raman Sukumar has some answers.

Environment

Eco-Ganesha : Where to find him, and why?

September 4, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Make the Ganesha Chaturthi memorable with clay idols, to retain the tradition and contribute to a non-polluting celebration in Bangalore. Even if you aren’t celebrating, spread the word in your neighborhood.

Infrastructure

BDA site? Yes. BDA flat? No, no!

September 3, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Private builders are worried about BDA’s foray into flats. They are sceptical about the quality of the construction, while the public are hesitant to buy it.

Environment

It’s all good news: Good rains, limited power cuts, less water woes!

September 2, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Good monsoon rain means good news as well. Bangalore’s climate is cooler and pleasant, while the rains have also raised hope of less water problems and limited power cuts during summer.

Infrastructure

Bangalore’s new guidance value: Builders crib, buyers confused

August 29, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Builders’ community complains that the soaring realty prices will adversely affect the buyers, while the government says there will be more revenue flowing in. This will curb the flow of black money to an extent, while it will prove costly for buyers.

Civic

How to ensure your dream house doesn’t collapse?

August 23, 2013 Bosky Khanna

What caused six building collapses in two months, in Bangalore? Why does a building collapse? What should you check while buying a flat? Citizen Matters tries to help you get an insight of what is faulty construction which gives way to such accidents.

Governance

New realty guidance values: Look upwards, pay more

August 22, 2013 Bosky Khanna

With new guidance values, every higher floor and every additional amenity increases the value of your property in Bangalore. Here’s a peek into the criteria of new guidance values for apartments.

Civic

Enrol for Aadhaar card now, by taking online appointment

August 14, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Now you need not stand in a long queue to get your Aadhaar card in Bangalore. Just book your appointment online at your convenience.

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Governance

Now, download Aadhaar card yourself

August 9, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Everyday thousands of people enroll for Aadhaar from Bangalore. Many don’t get the card in time. Here is how you can get an electronic version of your Aadhaar card from the UIDAI site.

Environment

Pack your bags, to spend a great monsoon weekend!

August 8, 2013 Bosky Khanna

The rivers are full and nature is at its best this monsoon. Long weekends with holidays make it ideal season for you to visit various places outside Bangalore during weekends.

Education

From 2014, BU to have 4-year degree, less classes and more practicals

August 6, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Bangalore University has decided to do away with the age-old three-year BSc, BCom, BA degrees, and introduce four-year BS and one-year MS courses. How will this impact students?

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