Pushpa Achanta Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

I want to pull more women into politics: Ruth Manorama

April 11, 2014 Pushpa Achanta

When asked why JD(S), she says INC and BJP are more corrupt than JD(S). Read what Ruth Manorama has to say.

Governance

An honest man cannot function in a corrupt party: Babu Mathew

April 11, 2014 Pushpa Achanta

What does AAP candidate for Bangalore North, Babu Mathew promise to his voters? Read on!

Governance

Shivaji Nagar: No infra support for the traders’ hub

May 2, 2013 Pushpa Achanta

What are the problems in Shivajinagar constituency? What has the MLA done to solve the problems? Who are the candidates this time?

Pulikeshi Nagar: No end in sight for water, sanitation woes

May 1, 2013 Pushpa Achanta

What are the problems troubling the constituency? Who are the contestants? What expectation do the voters have?

Society

Melodious music from the world over

July 3, 2012 Pushpa Achanta

It is an yearly ritual for music lovers of Bengaluru. Listening to some familiar voices, discovering new ones. All music genres are presented to the discerning audience.

Society

Brush strokes of the real and surreal

May 24, 2012 Pushpa Achanta

Four young artists put together an exhibition of their art work recently at Chitrakala Parishath. Their works brought out varied interpretations of the subconscious and the visible.

Society

Rumale’s Varna Mythri

February 2, 2012 Pushpa Achanta

During the 1970’s and 1980’s, Bangaloreans regularly spotted Rumale steeped in bringing out his creations at parks, street corners and famous locales.

Society

Captivating creations from copper

December 1, 2011 Pushpa Achanta

Each of the reliefs appears to be infused with life and can hold the viewer in a trance. S G Vasudev’s copper reliefs are a visual treat.

Society

Theatre for a non-violent youthhood

July 31, 2011 Pushpa Achanta

Coming from an economically backward background, Aruldass found theatre to be an empowering experience. He uses the same to help youth to steer clear of violence filled life.

Society

A public space for art in Bengaluru

February 3, 2011 Pushpa Achanta

Chitra Santhe is Bengaluru’s art fest hosted by the city’s reputed art school, the Chitra Kala Parishath (CKP) based at Kumarakrupa road. Vignettes from this year January’s edition.

Commute

“Women have a right to feel comfortable anywhere in Bengaluru”

December 20, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

Are the police sensitised enough to handle sexual harassment cases? Is reservation of seats buses the only safety measure? Can the women move around in Bengaluru at all times? These were some of the questions raised at the pEtE maatu panel discussion.

EnAbling lives with employment

December 13, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

Shanti Raghavan and Dipesh Sutariya, co-founders of EnAble India that helps persons with disabilities in finding employment, talk about their journey.

Society

Batting differently in Bengaluru

December 3, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

Dec 3rd was world disability day. On this occasion, we share Samarthanam Trust’s efforts at making cricket accessible for the visually impaired. An interview with Chandrashekar K N, head of Samarthanam’s sports desk.

Need to help children at risk in Bangalore? Here’s how…

October 12, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

What does one do when one comes across a child separated from her parents or child who needs to be rescued from an abusive household or an employer?

Economy

“It took us almost three years to get a meeting with NASSCOM”

May 26, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

An interview with Karthik Shekhar, the General Secretary of UNITES Professionals, a union for IT and ITES employees.