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Articles by Sahitya Poonacha

About Sahitya Poonacha
Sahitya Poonacha is a student of Journalism currently interning with Citizen Matters.
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These social ventures are re-inventing recycling, re-using and reduction of waste in Whitefield

September 20, 2018 Sahitya Poonacha

What happens when a community becomes aware of the problems of generating excess waste and hoarding unwanted things? Renting, selling, upcycling – there are many ways to deal with it, and they will all be explored. An enterprising story from Whitefield.

Society

Jagriti: Bringing the best of theatre to Whitefield since 2011

August 27, 2018 Sahitya Poonacha

Jagriti theatre is a refreshing space for theatre in East Bengaluru, which continues to bring global theatrical works to the city. It surely has a history – what is it?

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Excess food collected from community finds the needy, courtesy public fridge in Brookefield

August 6, 2018 Sahitya Poonacha

The one who has excess food can make sure the food isn’t wasted, by donating it. The needy receives the food with dignity. Public fridges are a novel way to help the needy – both donators and receivers.

Commute

Road-widening project intended to ease traffic puts Varthur lake in jeopardy

July 26, 2018 Sahitya Poonacha

Widening the road near Varthur lake is a necessity for Whitefield area, so is rejuvenating the Varthur lake. The hunger strike for the road and notices of lake protection agency on illegality in the lake – both have gone futile.

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Pre-primary section in govt schools: this Bengaluru NGO creates a model to follow

July 19, 2018 Sahitya Poonacha

Even as the Chief Minister announced in the budget of including pre-primary section in government schools, an NGO quietly worked on creating a model for such schools. What is this idea all about?

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