Deepthi Sarma Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Economy

Here is what you should do before you click the ‘order’ button online

November 3, 2014 Deepthi Sarma

Online shopping is a craze in Bengaluru, but it has its own pitfalls. You need to know the do’s and don’ts of online shopping in order to have a pleasant shopping experience and get value for your money.

Society

‘Indian dogs can cross roads easily’

April 19, 2012 Deepthi Sarma

In the age of pugs and Chihuahuas Indian breed of dogs have been ignored. But a bunch of Bangaloreans are adopting these dogs and showing them off proudly.

Society

Bengaluru gets a taste of Japan

February 22, 2012 Deepthi Sarma

Kimonos come in varieties. Origami has been adopted quite happily by Indians. Sushi is just one of the food items from Japan. A few glimpses from 2012’s Japan Habba.

Affordable art at Chitra Santhe

January 29, 2012 Deepthi Sarma

In its ninth edition, Chitra Santhe is drawing double the number of people. What sort of art are people buying here?

Education

These kids love math problems

January 15, 2012 Deepthi Sarma

Does Abacus help your child score a centum in mathematics? Does it help to push the child to learn it for the sake of scoring?

Environment

Bengaluru going big on home gardening

November 28, 2011 Deepthi Sarma

Even rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of green enthusiasts on Sunday. Nearly 400 people explored organic farming, terrace gardening and composting.

Society

When Paul the octopus, giant teddy bear and tigers took flight

January 27, 2011 Deepthi Sarma

Colourful kites dotted the blue skies of the city on Republic day. Over ten thousand people participated in the annual kites festival.

Education

Bal Jamoore, street theatre for child rights

November 2, 2010 Deepthi Sarma

CRY is conducting street theatre workshop for school children. The idea is to educate them about rights through creative and interactive theatre.

Society

Rangoli contest sees unique patterns by city women

August 11, 2010 Deepthi Sarma

Salt, glitter, coffee power, flower petals and even fruits! These were just some of the materials used by participants at a rangoli contest held in Basavangudi.

One-stop street for the shopaholic in you

June 16, 2010 Deepthi Sarma

Deepti Sarma takes you to the nooks and crannies of Commercial Street, exploring the variety of goods the shopping arcade has to offer.

Society

The art of playing with clay

April 15, 2010 Deepthi Sarma

Deepti Sarma looks at options for learning pottery, trying her hand at an art that only looks easy. A feature on pottery with tips on how to get started.

Society

Book fest bigger, some new features

November 11, 2009 Deepthi Sarma

Be it famous titles of famous authors or innovative work of new writers, it was all there under one roof. Worth a visit, but don’t expect anything very different.

Unique doll displays bring people together

September 24, 2009 Deepthi Sarma

Despite busy schedules, many Bangaloreans have kept bombe displays in their homes. A chance to keep tradition live and display artistic creativity, it brings families and friends in a joyful get-together.

Society

Reviving gaming, the traditional way

July 29, 2009 Deepthi Sarma

Who plays traditional board games like alugulimane nowadays?
Well some enthusiastic people did just that this weekend in a board games tournament.

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Bengaluru runs, cycles in a first time event

June 17, 2009 Deepthi Sarma

The city’s runners and cyclists, veterans as well as first timers, participated in India’s first duathlon last Sunday.