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Home2011September

Month: September 2011

Commute

Citizens stop Agara-St John’s signal free corridor

September 29, 2011 Navya P K

It took an MP and seasoned campaigners of Koramangala to force the BDA to hit pause. Citizens were worried about being submerged in chaos as work for four projects along Sarjapur Road took off.

Society

Mausam: It’s a ride through rough weather

September 29, 2011 Christina Daniels

In a film ridden with melodrama and many old clichés, the only redemption lies in the film’s sophisticated production values and spellbinding choreography. Both make for extremely watchable cinema.

Society

Bengaloreans admit to being “Bangalor-u-holic”

September 29, 2011 Deepa Mohan

At the recent playback theatre performance, the audience shared their love, anxiety and memories of the city. The performance left them quite happy.

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Governance

What experts say about Bengaluru’s possibility as a “creative city”

September 28, 2011 News Desk

Francesca Rechia liveblogs from “BANGALORE AS A CREATIVE CITY” – an open consultation on organized at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bengaluru.

Society

‘Kannada film industry wants women to suffer violence in silence’

September 27, 2011 Navya P K

Activists held a silent protest on September 25th to demand a public apology from actor Darshan, and an assurance from the film industry to look in to such issues. It drew the KFCC’s ire.

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Society

Hockey ‘A’ Div League: SWR Hubli and RWF post wins

September 27, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

The round robin matches of the tournament will begin after the pool matches are completed on 28th September.

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Society

Former BHEL football player C K Ranganatha passes away

September 27, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

He played for BHEL for over 20 years and was instrumental in taking the team from ‘B’ Division to ‘A’ Division.

Society

We can still play cricket

September 26, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

Corporate jobs and shrinking open spaces leave very little opportunity for sports for working professionals. This tournament is the perfect excuse to get back into sporting spirit.

Economy

Are the new laundrettes taking over from the dhobis?

September 26, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

Some laundrettes charge Rs 25 to wash a handkerchief and some Rs 38 per kilo of dirty laundry. And quite a few people still prefer the age-old dhobi. Never before have options in the city been this diverse.

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Lalbagh – Flower Show or Garbage Show?

September 26, 2011 Jayashree A Rajanahally

Ever since I can remember-and that means since I was three or four years old, Lalbagh has been an inseparable part of my childhood. Whether it was to just run barefoot all the way (from

Society

The happy girls of Baale Mane

September 25, 2011 Suja Sukumaran

A home among the lush green ragi fields is the ideal retreat for 60 underprivileged girls, who find a home and future in Baale Mane.

Society

Koramangala fire put down in two hours, 15 fire engines rushed in

September 22, 2011 Navya P K

It’s a worrisome week for Bangaloreans. On the heels on a major gas cylinder blast that swallowed lives, another outbreak happened, this time in Koramangala.

Governance

Bengaluru city council does not vote anymore

September 21, 2011 Navya P K

For years now, Bengaluru city council resolutions on everything from budget to projects are being pushed through without the councillors voting. Here’s what a Citizen Matters inquiry discovered.

Society

Lifeu Ishtene: Contemporary, youthful cinema

September 20, 2011 Christina Daniels

Pawan Kumar’s directorial debut is made for the generation next, with a unique perspective.

Society

Santhe for quirky and eclectic Bengalureans

September 19, 2011 Hari Shenoy

The conformists of unique, distinctive styles of sartorial choices, art or home décor found their favourite things at the soul santhe. In its third edition, the soul santhe is catering to the quirky and off beat side of Benglauru

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