Articles by Pragathi Ravi

BBMP’s decision to fell nearly 54 trees in front of Palace Grounds to widen Bellary road has drawn the ire of citizens and environmentalists.

Even though the redesigned Church Street serves as an aspirational model, it cannot be entirely replicated in other areas of the city.

Data shows that Bengaluru is far from achieving the zero hunger goal by 2030, highlighting the need to strengthen government schemes.

The lack of last mile connectivity and erratic schedules of BMTC often compel commuters to resort to booking an auto for the entirety of their trip.

Every story demands a lot of effort, care and thought on the reporters’ part. Yet some are particularly memorable for a host of different reasons.

Vismaya Kalike, founded in 2018, was started for first-generation learners. They received an overwhelming response for supportive learning.

Poverty, taking care of siblings, safety and poor health conditions are among the reasons for children to drop out of school.

Marks are awarded on the basis of absence of open litter, urination or defecation. Public toilets also have to be geotagged.

A recent study assessed the climate vulnerability of tree species in Bengaluru, and found that the warming city led to poor tree health.

While there is enough technical information, there is a lack of a governance system that monitors laying, re-laying of roads.

The BBMP’s current plan is to extend the pay-and-park system in a graded fashion to accommodate 24,387 two-wheelers and 2,834 cars.

In this conversation, urban expert Shrimoyee Bhattacharya explains how climate finance must be a common lens in all sectoral climate action plans.