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Home2011November

Month: November 2011

Society

New German cinema in Bangalore

November 30, 2011 Christina Daniels

With Germany’s renewed focus on the technology of film-making, new opportunities for collaboration between Germany and India might open up in the years ahead.

Commute

For safe cycling at HSR Layout

November 30, 2011 Saju Joseph

Residents and government agencies together are teaming up to implement HSR Layout’s cycling project for children, office goers and everybody – how can you help?

Civic

High Court rules in favour of Sankey road widening

November 30, 2011 Navya P K

The heated protests of July appeared to come to nought at the High Court on November 30th, when the latter ruled to allow BBMP proceed with widening at the cost of old growth trees.

Education

Village fair came alive in Kanakapura Road school

November 28, 2011 C R Sridhar

Young and old enjoyed a village themed Children’s day celebrations at Sri Kumaran Children’s Home.

Environment

Bengaluru going big on home gardening

November 28, 2011 Deepthi Sarma

Even rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of green enthusiasts on Sunday. Nearly 400 people explored organic farming, terrace gardening and composting.

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Society

Bengaluru hosts cities caught in frames

November 28, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

The city hosted 50 framed cityscapes over the weekend. These were part of nearly three month long competition. Photography enthusiasts were treated to some spectacular shots.

Society

Children with cancer get some cheer

November 27, 2011 Bhavna Anegundi

Children with cancer were treated to puppet show and other fun activities.

Society

A little sunshine to cheer them up

November 27, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

The feeling that a Womens’ club can do ‘more than just cookery demonstrations’ was the motivation behind this home for children from difficult circumstances.

Governance

Bengaluru Aadhaar operators violating privacy

November 27, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

People wanting to register for Aadhaar are not being asked if they want to share their personal information. The box is checked without their consent, finds this Citizen Matters expose.

Society

G. Samaritan strikes again

November 25, 2011 K Vasudevan

My hand goes to my waist for the phone. No phone. Panic! Where the hell did it go?

Governance

STP mess partly due to our lack of clarity: KSPCB chief

November 24, 2011 Navya P K

KSPCB Chairman A S Sadashivaiah talks about STP issues in Bengaluru, especially those in apartments and layouts. With the release of the new STP guide, he says there will more inspections now.

Environment

Stone cutting units served ultimatum

November 24, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

JP Nagarites have been forced to live with noise and dust coming off the stone cutting units for decades. KSPCB has now asked the units to move out by April.

Society

Bengaluru hosts U-16 Baichung Bhutias

November 22, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

16 schools battled it out on the football ground. A Bengaluru school won it by a single penalty goal. All the action from the inaugural Equality Cup of the Parikrma Champion Football League.

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Economy

Bengaluru clicks for groceries

November 21, 2011 Yogaraj S Mudalgi

With new options for online grocery shopping, does the net-savvy Bangalorean prefer this to waiting in queues? What are the new offerings and how are they affecting your corner kirana store?

Governance

Missing police complaints body found half-formed

November 18, 2011 Navya P K

An independent police complaints authority to handle public complaints against cops was long awaited. First city police said it does not exist. And then came the discovery.

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