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HomeAuthorsDeepa Vaishnavi V M

Articles by Deepa Vaishnavi V M

About Deepa Vaishnavi V M
Deepa Vaishnavi is a member of Co Media Lab, she is also a soft-skill trainer and a citizen journalist.
Economy

Can a security guard in Bengaluru aspire for more?

June 17, 2019 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Security guards are ubiquitous in the city. But how well do they earn, and what options for career growth do they have? Here is the story of Merajul Hoque who migrated from Assam five years ago, to be a guard in Bengaluru

Economy

The economics of being a cab driver in Bengaluru

May 7, 2019 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Sridhar, a native of Kunigal taluk, had come to Bengaluru as a teenager nearly 25 years back. After working as driver for a family, for Ola Cabs and for a government department, he is still unable to make ends meet. His story reflects that of many cab drivers in the city

Governance

Bangalore Rural MP candidates: Choose from two-time MP, ex-MLC, and more

April 16, 2019 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

D K Suresh, the two-time Congress MP from Bangalore Rural constituency, is contesting from here again. His main opponent is BJP’s Ashwathnarayana, a party spokesperson and former MLC.

Governance

Bangalore North MP candidates: Choose among BJP and Congress heavyweights, and more

April 10, 2019 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

BJP candidate Sadananda Gowda is a union minister and three-time MP. His rival, Krishna Byre Gowda of the Congress, is a two-time state minister. Other than these high-profile candidates, 29 more are contesting from Bangalore North

Governance

Bangalore South MP candidates: Choose from first-timer, Rajya Sabha MP, Kannadiga firebrand and more

April 8, 2019 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

BJP’s Tejasvi Surya and INC’s Hari Prasad are both surprise candidates in Bangalore South, known to be a conservative constituency. Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj is also contesting from here.

Society

Of sugar fabrics, edible laces and pure art: A peek into Bengaluru’s famous cake show

December 25, 2018 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Be it Ranbir Singh or Sewing Dhaga or Red Fort, this cake exhibition has a place for everything. The designer sugary fabric adorns many of the pieces, as a testimony to the fine art of cake-making and innovation. Organising such a cake show isn’t a cakewalk. What goes into it?

Society

Project 560 grant to fund stories from Bengaluru’s neighbourhood streets

July 13, 2018 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

This art grant can help you plan and document stories of your neighbourhood.

Governance

“Fire Safety awareness must start with the young”

February 19, 2018 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

To create awareness about fire safety and reduce risks, it is important to sensitise the youth through creative campaigns – in schools, colleges and elsewhere, said Professor Rajiv Gowda at the 2018 annual memorial lecture organised by Beyond Carlton.

Environment

Flower show brings Bahubali to Bengaluru

January 22, 2018 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Lalbagh flower show is here again, this time with a theme that might compel you to get out of Bengaluru and explore Karnataka!

Society

Bengaluru’s own art festival enters her mid-teens, going strong!

January 8, 2018 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

The ever-busy Kumar Krupa road gets blocked for traffic, to make Bengaluru’s most-awaited art festival come to life! Glimpses from Chitra Santhe – 2018.

Society

How Bengalis are bonding in Bengaluru over Durga Pujo

September 28, 2017 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Bengalis are adapting to the culture of Bengaluru’s eco-friendliness, by working on greener practices and themes. There are many places where Durga Pooja is being celebrated this year, and this article has the list.

Governance

Take part in “If I were the Bengaluru Mayor” writing contest, win cash prize!

September 19, 2017 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

What would you do if you were the Mayor? Research. Think. Write. And win prize!

Education

Science Express in Bengaluru: The wait’s worth it

June 12, 2017 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Saturday (10 June 2017) morning saw me at the Kengeri railway station. I was there to see the Science Express – Climate Action Special. This was a special train exhibition that had reached Kengeri the

Governance

13 year old demos fire extinguisher he invented himself

February 29, 2016 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Jayakumar talked about how around 90-95% of people in his hometown of Sivakasi worked in cracker manufacturing units and how not much importance was being given to safety in these units.

Infrastructure

Beyond Carlton – 4th Anniversary Memorial Service

February 24, 2014 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

It’s been 4 years since the unfortunate Carlton Towers fire. Have the consequences of such a tragedy, not been kept in mind, while drafting Akrama Sakrama rules?

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