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Month: May 2011

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Society

Mahadev got tired of driving an auto

May 31, 2011 Maitri Vasudev

After 12 years as an autorickshaw driver, Mahadev quit. Why? What does he think about past career and what about his future?

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Commute

Can we achieve urban sustainable mobility in Bangalore?

May 30, 2011 Marianne de Nazareth

Ideas flew around my head, ideas so foreign sounding for me coming out of India and Bangalore where the only thought of providing solutions by my state government, was to cut down our trees and widen our roads.

Society

Stanley Ka Dabba: The magic of childhood lingers on

May 30, 2011 Christina Daniels

Don’t miss this Stanley Ka Dabba. Its sincerity will leave you moved.

Society

No time to be a mom

May 30, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

For women working as domestic workers and in garment factories, their fight for survival comes in the way of them being mothers to their own children.

Governance

Hazare exhorts youth at landmark Bengaluru meeting

May 29, 2011 Navya P K

Anna Hazare’s maiden mass meeting outside New Delhi took place in Bangalore’s National College grounds on Saturday. Around 10,000 people may have been present during peak attendance.

Civic

Where pedestrians have the right of way

May 29, 2011 Sakuntala Narasimhan

I now have to remind myself constantly, that I don’t need to scurry and that as a pedestrian I have as much right as any other resident using the road.

Society

Bengaluru running for passion, for cause

May 29, 2011 Smit Zaveri

In its third edition, World 10k run has many takers in Bengaluru. Citizen Matters finds out what fuels the runners and how they train.

Governance

What documents will you need, to get UID?

May 27, 2011 Navya P K

UID or Aadhaar will roll out in Bengaluru in June. Here are the various documents one can use to make the enrolment easier.

Society

The Pirates are back with a bang

May 26, 2011 Christina Daniels

The fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie exudes a freshness, retaining the series’ unpredictability and sense of humour.

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Health

Minister finds lapses at Victoria Hospital

May 26, 2011 News Desk

Ramadass, Minister for Medical Education visited Victoria Hospital and has recommended corrective action.

Governance

Black box for your car, thieves beware

May 25, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

The risk of car theft is something most of us live with world over. Combating it appears to be getting easier with the cell phone technology based tracking solutions available. See what’s on offer.

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Health

What to ask your doc?

May 25, 2011 Mukul Saxena

A check list on what to ask your doctor and how to get the best out of your medical consultation

Commute

Public transport, yes. Public toilet, No

May 24, 2011 Navya P K

The much awaited public transport option for Bengaluru, Metro, will not have toilets at the stations. Short journeys don’t require toilets seems to be the argument.

Society

Student-actors present witty play

May 24, 2011 Maitri Vasudev

A day in the life of five couples that stay in a suite in The Beverly Hills Hotel, made for a enjoyable play, enacted by an all-student theatre group.  

Governance

Bengaluru campaigners get ready to welcome Hazare

May 23, 2011 Navya P K

Hazare and his band of reformers are coming into Bangalore on May 27-28. A live talk show on television and a major rally at National College grounds, Basavanagudi are planned.

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