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HomeAuthorsPushpa Achanta

Articles by Pushpa Achanta

About Pushpa Achanta
Pushpa Achanta is a writer who enjoys volunteering, photography and poetry.
Civic

Sagayapuram groups submit budget proposal to councillor

May 10, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

In the budget proposal, out of BBMP’s annual ward budget of Rs 6 crores, Rs 3 crores has been alloted to the economically backward neighbourhoods.

Governance

Corporation quickly clears a carcass

May 7, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

Ox departs to final resting place, with a little help from BBMP.

Governance

With usual messiness, city polls go peacefully

March 28, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

Preliminary estimates indicate that over three million (30 lakh) citizens went out to vote on a hot Sunday yesterday. Catchup with the unusual and the usual in this report.

Governance

In Sagayapuram, only 2 out of 8 candidates turn up for election debate

March 25, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

AIADMK’s Kailasam and JD(S)’s Marimuthu were present at a public meeting with their ward residents. Both arrived late, leaving little room for discussion.

Society

Bengaluru women speak up on Women’s day

March 9, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

8th March 2010 – a hundred years since the idea of International Women’s Day (IWD) emerged. But, how many women know about it? And what does it signify?

Society

Antiques, memories and more

November 24, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

Founder of The Qurio City Shop, S V Ramachandran goes down memory lane.

Society

Bangalore’s iconic book store

November 7, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

Select Book shop’s K K S Murthy takes us through the origins and evolution of one of Bangalore book connoisseurs’ well known destinations.

Environment

For a greener city

October 28, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

At a time when many Bangaloreans are concerned about the reducing tree cover in the city, some government bodies and citizens are actively engaged in planting more trees.

Environment

Want to plant a tree?

October 28, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

A quick guide on planting trees in your backyard or in your neighbourhood.

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Environment

Stop, don’t cut down the tree!

October 28, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

FAQ on when trees can be cut and what to do when you see a tree felled illegally.

Environment

Join the ‘Save Bangalore’ bandwagon

October 11, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

Over a glass of complimentary lemonade, they struck conversations with Bangaloreans about various issues such as cyclist and pedestrian rights, dwindling public spaces and reducing greenery.

Civic

On protecting Bengaluru’s public space

July 9, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

A day-long workshop held last Saturday looked at the slew of challenges in Bengaluru ranging from loss of livelihoods, public spaces and commons.

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Commute

Is it a lack of will or something else?

May 31, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

A few weeks ago, on a Monday morning, while I was  trying to drive away the blues, I saw a few people standing and staring at the railway track near our house. Not another one,

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Society

Dividing spaces

April 23, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

A personal account of observations on the fine line separating the IT Parks from Bengaluru’s suburbs.

Society

An evening with Kabir

March 9, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

The Kabir Festival was held in the last week of February at various venues across Bengaluru. It had promised to be a week of films, music and enjoyment. And so it was…

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