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“Why we should support enforcement of the amended Motor Vehicles Act”

November 30, 2019 Sudha Narasimhachar

Last year, 684 people – mostly pedestrians and two-wheeler riders – were killed in road accidents in Bengaluru. Only high penalties can force drivers to follow rules and prevent such accidents

How Swachh Bharat remains a poor joke in Bengaluru

March 26, 2019 Sudha Narasimhachar

With elections round the corner, Modi’s nationwide cleanliness campaign seems to be failing miserably in Bengaluru. What can citizens do to reclaim their clean and green spaces?

Lessons from Singapore on nurturing urban greenery in Bengaluru

July 26, 2018 Sudha Narasimhachar

Our representatives go to Singapore often. But what have they learnt from what they see there? Can Bengaluru take a few cues from Singapore in developing and nurturing greenery?

How Mayor can make Bengaluru better

November 10, 2017 Sudha Narasimhachar

From the idyllic city that Bengaluru once was, the transformation has been significant. One cannot bring back old Bengaluru. But what can be done to improve the city?

There is only one person who can ensure a “Swachh Bharat”: You!

September 8, 2016 Sudha Narasimhachar

The Prime Minister’s vision of a clean India will remain a pipe dream unless the common man takes it upon himself.

The big Bengaluru bubble: wake up before it bursts!

May 10, 2016 Sudha Narasimhachar

Housing crisis in the US has a lesson Bengaluru needs to learn. Uncontrolled development that doesn’t match the income of the citizenry is taking a toll on ecology too.

Lessons Bengaluru can learn from Calgary, Canada

October 16, 2015 Sudha Narasimhachar

What’s wrong with namma Bengaluru? A visit to a foreign country can bring a different perspective to the way in which one sees the city.

Infrastructure

Illegality and the BBMP: A case of hiding the elephant in a basket!

September 9, 2014 Sudha Narasimhachar

The poor purchaser, who trusted the Government departments and the builder who lures him with his swanky ads/brochures and tall talks by smart sales personnel, lands up finally in the mess. Where does the problem lie?

KHB, Please don’t build malls on playgrounds!

September 4, 2013 Sudha Narasimhachar

Karnataka Housing Board is building a commercial complex on a playground in Yelahanka Satellite Town in Bangalore, when there are already too many malls coming up nearby.

Science or common sense?

November 15, 2012 Sudha Narasimhachar

Garbage accumulation is Bangalore’s big challenge right now. Also, packaging and plastic items are increasing BBMP’s waste disposal woes.

Infrastructure

Why permit large housing complexes?

November 13, 2012 Sudha Narasimhachar

Why should permission be granted to builders to come up with huge apartment clusters, when the city civic authorities are not able to provide the infrastructural support required for the residents?

Bengaluru is losing all its iconic theatres to multiplexes

July 8, 2012 Sudha Narasimhachar

It is sad to see so many leading theatres which entertained lakhs of locals for decades are no longer functioning. Kalpana, Gita, Minerva and the like have vanished from the scene.

This sangeetha premi has a raga in his honour

April 5, 2012 Sudha Narasimhachar

Badarinath was an automobile engineer by profession, but his knowledge of music is legendary. He can recall the details of a raga effortlessly and tell you fascinating stories of performances.

Civic

No escape from “development” even in Yelahanka

January 15, 2012 Sudha Narasimhachar

Yelahanka’s rapid growth is at the cost of its heritage buildings, trees and lung spaces. What used to be a peaceful locality is now turning into another copy of Bengaluru

Society

Paramasivan: treasure trove of ranga geethegalu

November 17, 2011 Sudha Narasimhachar

Musical plays of the yesteryears have rarely been recorded. But here is a man who remembers more than 1200 songs. His passion is undiminished even at 80.

Faithful few keep old world library going

November 14, 2010 Sudha Narasimhachar

The Gupta circulating library in Malleswaram, has been serving over three generations of readers. What makes Mr Gupta continue?

Helping the homeless and needy in Bengaluru

August 17, 2010 Sudha Narasimhachar

He’s 22 and has already put in a good five years of social work. Meet wonder youngster Mansoor Chetlu, who has taken it upon himself to help destitutes in the city.

Save Bangalore atleast in your memories

August 15, 2010 Sudha Narasimhachar

Quick, go shoot pictures of our remaining trees for
Bangalore will soon be robbed of her greenery totally.

Society

Keeping original essence, message and local aroma intact

July 7, 2010 Sudha Narasimhachar

K K Gangadharan’s works speak for his love for languages. He has translated around 200 Malayalam stories and four novels into Kannada, besides a few Tamil and English stories.

Society

The godmother of hungry students

May 25, 2010 Sudha Narasimhachar

Mid-day meals was first introduced in a government school back in 1997 before it became a state government policy to implement it in all its schools five years ago. Meet Bhagya Rangachar who pioneered mid-day meal programmes.