• About
  • Collaborate
  • Data
  • Search
  • Donate
Citizen Matters, Bengaluru
  • Cities
    • Home
    • Bengaluru
    • Chennai
    • Mumbai
    • Delhi / NCR
    • Pune
    • Hyderabad
    • Ahmedabad
  • Current
  • Civic
  • Commute
  • Governance
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Infrastructure
  • Waste
  • Water
  • Society
HomeAuthorsSudha Narasimhachar

Articles by Sudha Narasimhachar

About Sudha Narasimhachar
Sudha Narasimhachar is a retired banker and freelance writer based in Bengaluru.
Society

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.

Environment

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.

Commute

“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

Environment

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?

Environment

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?

Traffic jam
Governance

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?

Environment

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.

No Picture
Governance

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.

Infrastructure

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?

No Picture
Infrastructure

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.

No Picture
UNCATEGORIZED

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?

No Picture
Society

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.

Society

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.

Posts navigation

1 2 3 »

Citizen Matters NewsletterSubscribe

Follow us on

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

Information

  • Team
  • Awards and Recognition
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Grievance Redressal

Collaborate

  • Login
  • Openings
  • Contact Us
  • Reprint Permissions
  • Comment Policy & Disclaimer

Supported By


oorvani-foundation-website

© Oorvani Foundation 2013-2022