Srijaya N Char Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

What happens when civic sense is imposed on children?

September 1, 2014 Srijaya N Char

In US, kids have their say in what they should be doing and what they should not. In India, we tend to restrict them by imposing rules. Could this be the reason for their rejection of civic sense when they grow up?

Small mercies

April 3, 2013 Srijaya N Char

A Bangalorean relishes the simple joys of life that make up her perfect day.

Where are the playgrounds?

February 10, 2013 Srijaya N Char

Children now have to be taken in cars to some open space far away and left there with an escort.

How do we remind people (of) their civic responsibilities?

December 4, 2012 Srijaya N Char

A retired academic finds some children than their parents. She wonders if we can change adult attitudes for the better.

This is the way they are

July 20, 2010 Srijaya N Char

If you get us some apples, we will go to school, otherwise, no!, said the girl.

Commute

“Footpath Mel Hogi”. But how?

February 13, 2009 Srijaya N Char

Footpaths are being put to various other uses than what they are meant for, to be a walkway that is safe and away from the constant traffic.

My sweet and sour morning walks

June 2, 2008 Srijaya N Char

Walks have become unpleasant with people’s uncivic behaviour.

Still lying on the footpath

March 4, 2008 Srijaya N Char

One lady with a wheelbarrow. Another with a helper in a three wheeler to collect. Even other people to clean the drain. Yet
at 10 AM, the streets…