2009 Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Economy

The year of big plans: A rewind of 2009

December 31, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

As we enter a new calendar year, Citizen Matters takes you through 2009 – a recap of what happened in namma Bengaluru.

Road widening: Haralur residents in a fix

December 31, 2009 Savita Hiremath

BBMP’s decision of widening Haralur Road wasn’t just an unwelcome move; but, residents say it “does not seem to fit in the big picture of future development” with the rest of the city.

Society

Ancient martial arts still has takers

December 31, 2009 Sindhu Kashyap

A workshop on varma kalai not only helped the audience understand its principles and nuances, but also left them spellbound.

Society

Vintage Bangalorean food at Vidyarthi Bhavan

December 30, 2009 S K Shivashankar

Be a part of this culinary monument where Dosa is not a dish but a delicacy!

Of courts, judges, lawyers and environmentalists

December 30, 2009 Vivek Vaidyanathan

Just being in that court room for the GKVK road hearing, seeing lawyers presenting their case, judges going through the evidence presented, petitioners and defendants arguing vehemently, nervous interns, curious onlookers – brings back interesting memories.

Environment

Bannerghata zoo has work to do

December 29, 2009 Bhanu Sridharan

If your visit to Bannerghatta Biological Park turns out worthwhile, it’s because of its decent, tourist-friendly infrastructure. However, when it comes to wildlife care, the Park is yet to plug certain loopholes.

Society

Ramprasad’s treasured antiques evoke nostalgia

December 28, 2009 Poornima Dasharathi

Ramprasad’s collection includes a rare Chinese vase, Beidermeier glasses which are around 150 years old and a painting by the famous court painter Hanumaiyya and more.

Society

Behind every doll there is a story

December 27, 2009 Meghna Raghunathan

It was not just an exhibition of dolls. This recent event in Bengaluru also conveyed the story behind these handcrafted figurines.

Education

Schooling: ready for an alternative?

December 27, 2009 Chitra Aiyer

While many parents prefer traditional, mainstream schools, there are others in Bengaluru opting for alternative teaching methodologies.

‘Auto’cracy on three wheels

December 25, 2009 Padmalatha Ravi

The taxi of the middle class, auto rickshaws are something you cannot ignore. The women in the city, share a love-hate relationship with these three-wheelers.

Hither to thither in search of jobs

December 25, 2009 Sudha Narasimhachar

Thousands of people migrate from villages to bustling cities to earn their livelihoods, especially when nature disappoints them and their farms fail to meet their basic needs. Madayan is one of them.

Society

Announcing the Bengaluru Calendar 2010

December 24, 2009 Editors

Introducing four special Bengaluru 2010 calendars, jointly developed by Citizen Matters and Printo with select photographs of Bangalore, in aid of Kilikili! Pick up yours today, all for a cause.

Governance

ABIDe Convenor to quit, reforms stymied by cabinet

December 22, 2009 Subramaniam Vincent

Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar, convenor of the ABIDe task force for Bengaluru, has sent a letter to Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa indicating he has been left with no option but to resign.

Society

Passing on the legacy of Anglo-Indian cuisine

December 22, 2009 Theresa Varghese

People like Koramangala-based Bridget White-Kumar prove that you do not have to be an academician or historian to bring the past alive. Instead of simply retiring, she has become a food ambassador.

Commute

New life for works coordination; nascent effort underway

December 22, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

It’s a first for Bengaluru. Stung by criticism, local authorities and the traffic police claim they will now coordinate select public works using a simple one-page agreement.