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HomeAuthorsSushumna Kannan

Articles by Sushumna Kannan

About Sushumna Kannan
Sushumna is a scholar at the Centre for the Study of Culture and Society (CSCS), Bangalore
Society

Takka-di-mi of Bangalore Rock

March 11, 2012 Sushumna Kannan

Thermal and a quarter is a name to be reckoned with Bengaluru’s rock scene for nearly two decades. Their new space for rock schooling, jam sessions and recording studio is a culmination of this long journey.

Society

Bengaluru’s first literary weekend a big hit

February 19, 2012 Sushumna Kannan

Both literature buffs and those curious about it had a great weekend with the city’s first big literary event. They are hoping it makes a come back.

Society

Kasaravalli on cities, and cities in his films

January 31, 2012 Sushumna Kannan

My films have always had a political-social message. In ‘Mane’ I recorded the experiences and perceptions of those with an agrarian background who come to inhabit a city.

Society

Rendering path-breaking research into Kannada

September 5, 2010 Sushumna Kannan

Prof S N Balagangadhara’s book ‘Smriti, Vismriti: Bhaarateeya Samskruti’ looks at the trends in social sciences within India and elsewhere. The Kannada translation of the book was recently released.

Society

‘Gulabi Talkies’ screened at Badami House

July 26, 2009 Sushumna Kannan

The movie was seen as a response to contemporary society in a discussion that followed the film’s screening.

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Governance

“Ask the public, they can tell you about the changes I have brought about.”

July 20, 2009 Sushumna Kannan

BTM Layout MLA, Ramalinga Reddy, talks about the issues in his constituencies and how he resolves them.

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Governance

“I enjoy problem-solving.”

June 15, 2009 Sushumna Kannan

Meet Dinesh Gundu Rao, the three time MLA from Gandhinagar constituency.

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Society

Bengaluru engages in soul search

March 11, 2009 Sushumna Kannan

Citizens engage in a dialogue over issues confronting society and discover new avenues of understanding and bonding.

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Society

Pub culture: Thoughts on a tangent

February 12, 2009 Sushumna Kannan

“Why are there no pubs?” asked some foreign friends on a visit to India. Is going to pubs part of ‘modern’ culture?

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Halting Turahalli tree park – A breath of fresh air

“ರಸ್ತೆ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರಿಗಳು ಹಕ್ಕುದಾರರು, ಹೊರಗಿನವರಲ್ಲ”

How street vendors survive in “silent” Sadashivanagar

Tree park beda okay, but what’s the vision for Turahalli?

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List of illegal religious structures will be made public: BBMP Commissioner

Turahalli: Missing the woods for the trees

Why has the ‘tree park’ plan in Turahalli forest irked Bengaluru?

Panel discussion on Turahalli: Govt’s mission or civil society’s vision?

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The mystery of the derelict locomotive in Indira Gandhi Park

How a Bengaluru apartment fixed its sewage treatment process

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Tale of a backyard bird-rescue

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