September, 2009 Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Society

Children drew their streets

September 30, 2009 News Desk

This past Sunday and Monday, Citizen Matters organised a spot drawing competition at ‘Sneha Sante’, National College, Jayanagar. Spot your favourite among the artworks of the young participants.

Medicines with good food – can the poor afford it?

September 30, 2009 Sudha Narasimhachar

What is the point of advertising on national media about importance of nutritious food for the pregnant, sick and children on when such food is beyond the reach of the common man?

Governance

Find your name on the voters list

September 30, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

With the Bengaluru council polls due this year, the State Election Commission has put up a website where you can search for your name on the electoral list, but only those who registered for the Lok Sabha polls.

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.

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Citizen Matters reporter shortlisted for Asia-level journalism award

September 29, 2009 News Desk

Citizen Matters is proud to announce one of its staff journalists Supriya Khandekar as a finalist for the 2009 Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) to be held at Tokyo.

Environment

Don’t throw, get ready to reuse

September 28, 2009 Meera K

An initiative to gift or receive used items freely, shows one easy way to be green. It has also benefited many, making a difference to their education or livelihood.

Arabian delight

September 28, 2009 Theresa Varghese

Alibaba has Arabian and Persian food, alien to many of us; there is also Navayathi food, which is completely Indian, and yet, unfamiliar to most of us.

Unique doll displays bring people together

September 24, 2009 Deepthi Sarma

Despite busy schedules, many Bangaloreans have kept bombe displays in their homes. A chance to keep tradition live and display artistic creativity, it brings families and friends in a joyful get-together.

Clothes donation campaign in your neighbourhood

September 22, 2009 Smitha Anand

If your kids have outgrown their dresses, donate their clothes. If you have lost or gained weight, and don’t fit into your old clothes, please donate!

Commute

Only Kannada people use ‘sada’ buses, says Minister Ashok

September 22, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

Only 800 BMTC buses have bilingual destination boards, while the remaining 4000-odd regular buses have Kannada-only boards. It is the top political leadership that appears to be standing in the way.

Economy

‘Colloquium-09’ – The changed world and risk implications

September 21, 2009 Siddharth Anand

A changing world or a changed world? SIBM students gain insights on tackling the future of business.

What’s your view on climate change?

September 21, 2009 Sangeeta Mansur

Participants are invited to join the citizen consultation in Bangaluru to voice opinions about the issue of climate change, as part of a world-wide consultation on the topic to be held this Saturday.

Environment

Road through campus forestland sets off High Court battle

September 21, 2009 Bhanu Sridharan

A petition filed by a group of former vice-chancellors of University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) and others against BBMP’s link road will be heard on September 23rd 2009.

RTI success in the city

September 21, 2009 Centre for Advocacy and Research

A coalition of NGOs provide case studies of a couple of success stories, proving RTI’s benefits in Bengaluru.

Society

Scintillating performances at BIAF

September 20, 2009 Srikanth Parthasarathy

Contemporary dance and Sufi music was an integral part of the Bengaluru International Art Festival held recently. A slide show.