Articles by 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?

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?

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?

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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?

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.

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.