October, 2011 Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Governance

L K Advani says saaku to Karnataka IAC, declines meeting

October 31, 2011 Subramaniam Vincent

There is much talk about former BJP chief minister B S Yeddyurappa’s group snubbing BJP leader L K Advani in Bangalore yesterday. It is now Karnataka IAC’s turn to say they are miffed by Advani.

Society

Can you survive Bengaluru without Kannada?

October 31, 2011 Sriram Vittalamurthy

Life may have gotten easier for non-Kannadigas in Bangalore, with new-age jobs and comforts. But will young people find a future Bengaluru an alienating place if they don’t know Kannada? A Citizen Matters special for November 1st, Rajyotsava Day.

Governance

Festival night, tough to contact police!

October 27, 2011 Vaidya R

In case of a ‘real’ emergency, the city was all alone. The police force was too busy or not going to answer your call!

Environment

Sad state of Doddanagamangala lake

October 27, 2011 Parinitha Konanur and Neethu Peter

citizens are worried to see the dumping of mud and waste in the once pristine Dodda Nagamangala Lake, near Elecronics City.

Society

Theatricals get political in Bengaluru

October 27, 2011 Deepa Mohan

Students, amateurs and internationally renowned names all marked their presence at this year’s theatre fest. There was much drama both on and off stage.

Civic

Are politicians sabotaging RWAs?

October 27, 2011 Navya P K

Though RWAs are supposed to be independent of political affiliations, RWA reps across Bengaluru are getting worried about increasing interference from corporators and MLAs.

Society

Amateur yet powerful: college students’ make political statement

October 26, 2011 Umesh P N

Street plays are perfect vehicles for political protest. Plays by three college groups at the Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival last week won applause, sometimes for clever lines and at other times for their message

Commute

8 tips to reduce fuel expenses!

October 25, 2011 Ashish Nair

Ashish Nair helps you get started on reducing your car or bike’s petrol/diesel consumption – from when to refuel to when to replace spark plugs.

Society

Teesveen Shatabdi – When will we ever learn?

October 24, 2011 Umesh P N

The play attempts to make Hiroshima bombing relevant to a generation that seems to be far removed from that era. The question is, can I be accused of a crime that I never planned and participated in?

UNCATEGORIZED

BTM park split up for road

October 23, 2011 Navya P K

A part of the park was flattened for the road. While one part of the park is not maintained, the road that was built to ease congestion has been a bane for the residents. The Courts have refused to intervene.

Commute

New bus route after 17 years of persistence

October 23, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

After persevering for nearly two decades years BTM residents have a direct bus to Majestic from their door step. Padmakshi Srinivasan’s determination played a big role in it.

Health

Hypertension, the silent killer

October 23, 2011 Mukul Saxena

Not just medication but a change in lifestyle can save you the risk of heart attacks and stroke caused by hypertension

Commute

All roads lead to Metro

October 21, 2011 Navya P K

After a two year delay, Namma Metro finally chugs on. Although it is only Reach 1 of Phase 1 with lot more of the tracks to be laid, Bengalureans were out in full force to celebrate the moment.

UNCATEGORIZED

Enough is enough

October 21, 2011 Brig (retd.) R S Murthy

Residents of HSR Layout have been demanding clearing up of encroachment and shifting of the bus stand for four years now. Even fatal accidents aren’t moving the concerned officials, they complain.

Health

Hi-tech cleaning for your mattress

October 20, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

Earlier beds were cleaned by putting them out in the sun to kill the germs and beating them with a stick to remove dust. But today there are options of shampooing and hi-tech vacuum cleaning available for the same.