Sudha Narasimhachar Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

How did bygone Bengaluru celebrate Deepavali? A citizen recounts

November 14, 2020 Sudha Narasimhachar

A Bengalurean reminisces about Deepavali celebrations of her childhood during the 60s and 70s.

Shut in at home during COVID? Rooftop gardening can give you some respite

July 1, 2020 Sudha Narasimhachar

Most of us are now staying home all the time, but this could be frustrating. Rooftop gardening is a good option for being close to nature without having to go out. Here’s a Bengaluru couple who are doing exactly that.

“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.