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Society

Lesser known champion, hero all the same

October 14, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

With cricket now a religion, karate is yet another sport whose Indian champions go unsung. Meet Bangalorean M G Prasad, recent winner of an international gold medal.

Is Namma Metro on a safe track?

September 29, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

Experts and officials respond to questions and concerns around the safety and design controversy surrounding the Bengaluru Metro’s construction.

Commute

Underpass chokes footfalls, shops close

September 9, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

Business for many shops south of the 24th Main/15th Cross intersection in JP Nagar has slumped due to construction roadblocks, to add to recent slowdown woes. Some have even closed and moved.

Citizens revolt at BBMP land acquisition for road widening

August 27, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

BBMP’s reinitiated plans to expand the ring road connecting Silkboard to Mysore Road from 100 feet wide to 150 feet has rankled residents and shopkeepers alike.

City gets ready for Ganesha’s colourful journey

August 17, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

Swine flu may still be a dampener this time, but from Pottery Town to Jayanagar to N S Palya, preparations – idol making of all sizes to community celebration plans – are on in full swing for Ganesh Chaturthi.

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Young netas look forward to city council polls

August 4, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

They are not very different from the rest of us, except for their foray into politics. Your next ward councillor may be in here, get a good look at these youth now.

Governance

Meet the youngsters who took the plunge

August 4, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

Get to know a whole host of Bengaluru’s dynamic ‘gennext’ politicians and political campaigners. And don’t miss our story on ‘Young netas’.

Governance

JP calls on Bangaloreans to join Lok Satta party

July 28, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

After his maiden election victory to the Andhra Pradesh state assembly, Dr.Jayaprakash Narayan, Lok Satta party’s founder, visited Bangalore recently to give the party’s local operations a push.

“I want Bangaloreans to drop cars and use mass transport”

July 13, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

In a free-wheeling interview with Citizen Matters, major-league state politician R Ashoka, Transport Minister in the state cabinet, talks on a range of transportation issues including BMTC plans and new initiatives.

Career, counseling and you

July 5, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

While we read about the different courses and fascinating success stories, many of us wonder how career counseling can help? When do I go for counselling? Do I need counseling? We will try answer some of them for you here.

Economy

Opportunities for workers open up, but more hurdles ahead

June 25, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

Bangaloreans reading this article may have felt the pain of the downturn, but access to job opportunities and benefits like insurance are things we still take for granted. But what about our cooks, maids, plumbers, construction workers and others? Here’s what we found out.

TMC upgrades technology

June 10, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

City traffic police use technology in the centralised Traffic Management Centre for more efficient traffic management.

Health

Mosquitoes thrive as BBMP spends crores on their eradication

June 9, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

While BBMP says they have spent 16 crores of rupees in the past four years for mosquito eradication, residents say that spraying of insecticides in their locality happens rarely if ever.

Governance

Got a traffic ticket by mistake? Police say no chance

June 1, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

While vehicle owners complain of receiving baseless traffic violation notices, the city traffic police department claims negligible number of errors.

Can a new law save Bengaluru?

May 10, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

If the chief minister greenlights the ABIDe committee’s proposed draft legislation, Bangaloreans may have a much greater say over local decision making. Yet, key questions remain unanswered, with the final deadline for the council elections looming.

Governance

“Everybody wants a young representative. It is time for change.”

April 16, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

Krishna Byregowda says he is young and experienced. With two terms as an MLA, this 36 year old now aims to win against the incumbent, four term MP, BJP’s Ananth Kumar.

Gopinath asks for votes, not caste

April 16, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

Independent candidate for Bengaluru South’s Lok Sabha seat, Captain Gopinath talks to Citizen Matters on a range of questions from who is going to vote for him to whether he can reach out to the poor, and more.

Bangalore Central candidates debate, but leave voters dissatisfied

April 16, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

The audience at the candidate debate session had hoped for direct and honest responses from the MP aspirants. Their hopes were belied.

Economy

Dwindling jobs, rozi roti, hope, and you

April 12, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

As the economic downturn rages through several industries in Bengaluru, Citizen Matters finds out how people’s lives are being impacted, what options they have and what measures they are taking to cope.

Health

An uncomfortable summer coming up, stay informed

March 26, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

Rapidly coming off a cool winter, Bengaluru is back to the usual: hit by water and electricity shortages. Be it combating seasonal ailments or dealing with shortages, know what’s going on and what is to come.