Society Dhobi ghats face a bleak future amidst the rise of laundry brands August 16, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod Dhobi ghats require proper facilities to adopt modern technology. Despite dhobis offering lower prices, customers find laundry brands more convenient.
Water Supply 30 dhobi ghats in Bengaluru, but not one has a functioning water recycling plant August 8, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod Cost and maintenance of water treatment plants in dhobi ghats is of concern. The solution lies in collaborative efforts of all stakeholders.
Society Bengaluru’s dhobi ghats keep their legacy afloat August 4, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod The oldest dhobi ghat in the city, Vyalikaval, has been around for more than 50 years and has about 150 members, who take pride in their profession.
Commute Hop on board with public transport August 3, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod The participants in the webinar, ‘Why not public transport?’, organised by Citizen Matters, Bengaluru, shared their concerns and suggestions.
Commute Breaking barriers: Meet Bengaluru’s women cab drivers July 27, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod The drivers are trained in self-defence and the cabs are installed with panic buttons to ensure the safety of both the drivers and passengers.
Education Explainer: The pros and cons of the four-year undergraduate programme July 20, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod There are claims that the curriculum for the NEP batch has not been altered, but implementation in some universities differ.
Civic Addressing communication and cultural gaps in the revamp of Gandhi Bazaar July 19, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod The question of whether a Church Street model can be replicated in a street that has a strong emphasis on heritage remains uncertain.
Civic Bengaluru has most manual scavengers in Karnataka, rehab a distant dream July 7, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod Bengaluru Urban has the highest number of manual scavenger deaths in the state, yet the safety of these workers remains neglected.
Education Our aim is to enrol more students and provide quality education: Preeti Gehlot, Special Commissioner July 4, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod Though Preeti is also in-charge of estate, horticulture, lakes and forest, she prefers to devote more attention to education.
Society Reservation in public employment for trans persons in Karnataka still a far cry: Akkai Padmashali June 30, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod Ondede, Akkai Padmashali’s organisation, is a frontrunner of transgender rights activism, and is working to sensitise government officials.
Education Offline coaching classes still popular, online study material a supplementary option June 28, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod Both coaching centres and edtech companies are adapting to post pandemic demands by conducting offline and online classes.
Civic Bengaluru’s parks: Issues raised by Lalbagh and Cubbon Park Walkers Associations June 14, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod Walkers in Lalbagh and Cubbon Park raise concerns of mismanagement and commercialisation of Bengaluru’s parks. But how far are these claims justified?
Civic Do rules protect Bengaluru’s parks or restrict citizens’ freedom? June 8, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod With accessibility to parks already an issue in Bengaluru, the tight regulations imposed now define citizens’ leisure time.
