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HomeAuthorsChristopher Martin Lopaze

Articles by Christopher Martin Lopaze

About Christopher Martin Lopaze
Christopher Lopaze is a University of Washington student majoring in journalism, and has written for various publications. He was an intern at Citizen Matters.
Society

Paper cranes are her tools to spread faith in inter-religion marriages

September 17, 2014 Christopher Martin Lopaze

Fear of rejection because of inter-caste and inter-religion marriage is the main disease Shivani Pal wants to eradicate with the project.

Health

Why elderly people in family go missing, and how to deal with it

September 10, 2014 Christopher Martin Lopaze

Bad news first: Dementia has no cure. Good news is, the conditions could be improved with proper care. Here’s your guide to understanding dementia and the facilities for patients in Bangalore.

Civic

Residents transform pothole-ridden neighbourhood road to beautiful avenue

August 25, 2014 Christopher Martin Lopaze

When a road in the centre of the city became too much for the city to handle by itself, what did some sensible residents do? They just pitched in with their own money and plan, and the road was transformed.

Civic

2K run, history, song and dance mark Underground Festival at K R Circle

August 20, 2014 Christopher Martin Lopaze

A hidden pathway through which one can walk around K R Circle without crossing roads was discovered. Some history, some music, some food for soul – was what Bangalore Underground Festival was all about.

Society

Mysore Palace comes alive in Lalbagh!

August 12, 2014 Christopher Martin Lopaze

Flower show is back again. Revel in the beauty of flowers, and buy gardening material if you like. This could be your weekend getaway, for a day at least!

Society

Bangalore media debate answers some frequently asked questions

August 5, 2014 Christopher Martin Lopaze

Why does the police cover the faces of the accused? Why is a rape victim not named? Why does every newsmedia give different versions of one incident sometimes? The debate had answers to all the questions.

Society

The big banyan tree, silk farms and a toy land: Just outside Bengaluru!

July 30, 2014 Christopher Martin Lopaze

A guided rendezvous to the countryside on Mysore Road from Bengaluru can offer you various natural visual delights. This is a must-do if you are a newbie to this city!

Governance

A tale of two cities: Seattle and Bengaluru

July 17, 2014 Christopher Martin Lopaze

Here’s a comparison between two city administrations lying on two sides of the globe – Bangalore and Seattle. While one has more autonomous structure, other is controlled by the state.

Society

Visit the many attractions Bengaluru has to offer, in one day!

July 3, 2014 Christopher Martin Lopaze

Hop on- hop off service introduced by BMTC is a time-saving and inexpensive way to experience the major landmarks of Bengaluru, for tourists or natives alike.

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