February, 2009 Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Society

A literary couple: In tune with each other

February 26, 2009 Sudha Narasimhachar

Meet Sreenivasa Rao and Anusuya Rao, talented writers and more. Their achievements include major contributions to the Kannada literary world.

Truly interactive and unusual

February 26, 2009 Deepa Mohan

Bangalore’s theatre audience participates in an unusual form of interactive theatre, and enjoys it too!

Bengaluru news in brief: Feb 13-24

February 25, 2009 Amrith Jogi

Our weekly scan of Bengaluru’s Kannada dailies includes reports on how Wipro is converting waste food from its canteen into cooking gas to a robot that destroys cancer without surgery at HCG Cancer Institute.

Society

Adimoolam’s paintings showcased

February 24, 2009 Lakshmi Menon

A roundup of recent art events and performances in Bengaluru. From exhibitions of artist Shan Re and master Adimoolam to dance and music extravaganza at the Attakalari Biennial.

Step by step guide to paying property tax

February 23, 2009 D R Prakash

Read on for how to fill the tax form and pay your property tax.

Commute

JP Nagar pedestrian pained

February 23, 2009 T K Jagannathan

The footpath at the Kanakpura-Ring Road junction is
neglected and unusable. JP Nagar resident T K Jagannathan is striving to get it repaired.

Narrow avenue, broader minds

February 22, 2009 Deepa Mohan

Life, after the expansion of Avenue road in the heart of Bengaluru, will never be the same again. Vivek Vaidyanathan writes and Deepa Mohan photo-documents a heritage walk down this well known road.

Society

Children aim for a better future

February 22, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

Young citizens launch a community organization, Chaitanya Yuwa Samiti, to guide and help youngsters from the low income groups realize their dreams.

Environment

Citizens clean Agara lake, strong participation

February 19, 2009 Supriya Khandekar

A citizen-organised cleaning drive at the garbage ridden Agara Lake in south-east Bangalore, saw children and adults pitch in with enthusiasm.

Society

Gallery opens doors to Bengaluru art lovers

February 19, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

The National Gallery of Modern Art finally opens its centre in Bengaluru accompanied by controversy over the non-representation of city artists at the inauguration.

Commute

BBMP makes a mountain out of a pothole

February 18, 2009 Vittal Arcot Narasimhan

Kammanahalli Main Road had a pothole that BBMP workers converted to a mountain. Now who will set this right?

Nostalgic for ‘Beware of dogs’

February 17, 2009 Ravi Kaushik

Defence Colony, Indiranagar of the 90’s was famous for its large number of “Beware of Dog” signs. Each house had a retired defence force personnel, and apparently, a dog. Some signs were more affectionate. “Watch

A dance festival for contemporary times

February 17, 2009 Arun Patre

The launch of a new arts festival in the city opens up possibilities for contemporary dance forms.

Economy

Magnificent flying machines enthrall Bangaloreans

February 15, 2009 Deepthi Sarma

Bangalore hosted Aero India 2009, Asia’s premier air show and the Yelahanka air force station saw 50 international delegations as well as local visitors.

Economy

Yes or no to plastic bags?

February 15, 2009 Meera Iyer

Local retails chains are adopting ‘biodegradable’ plastic bags. Are these really eco-friendly? Meanwhile, one local trader shows there are simpler alternatives.