January, 2012 Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Environment

Counting your feathered friends

January 31, 2012 Deepa Mohan

It is not just about winning the first prize. It is also about bonding with fellow birders and meeting the who’s who of the birding world.

Kasaravalli on cities, and cities in his films

January 31, 2012 Sushumna Kannan

My films have always had a political-social message. In ‘Mane’ I recorded the experiences and perceptions of those with an agrarian background who come to inhabit a city.

Signs of suicide and how to help

January 31, 2012 Mukul Saxena

Can you tell when someone is suicidal? What can you to help them out of it?

Society

She represents the best of citizen activism

January 31, 2012 Meera Nair

Manvel Alur, 44, CEO and Founder of Environmental Synergies in Development, represents the best of citizen activism in Koramangala.

Politicians meet on Bengaluru’s imminent water meltdown

January 29, 2012 Kishore S U

Bangaloreans are going to see their water supply cut heavily as a result of capped supply, massive leakages, and non-stop growth in demand. On Sunday, politicians made all the right noises.

Affordable art at Chitra Santhe

January 29, 2012 Deepthi Sarma

In its ninth edition, Chitra Santhe is drawing double the number of people. What sort of art are people buying here?

Governance

Verdict barring shops in residential areas stuns, creates flutter

January 26, 2012 Navya P K

A High Court verdict of January 25th is both a stunner and relief for frustrated citizens in Bangalore. Whether it will be implemented and how, remains to be seen.

Education

Shock and worry in 2012: school fee hikes

January 26, 2012 Deepthi M S

If you are parent of a CBSE/ICSE-board private school in the city, you know all about fee hikes. A Citizen Matters dipstick survey of parents views found some trends.

Society

DiCaprio saves J.Edgar

January 24, 2012 Christina Daniels

If there are moments of brilliance in this film, they come from Leonardo DiCaprio’s spellbinding performance.

An alternative to crowded bus stands

January 23, 2012 Siddharth S

Buses to many parts of the city go through Corporation/Townhall stop, making it a major bus interchange point. This stop can be an alternative to the crowded major bus stands.

Environment

Green commandos steer Bilekahalli towards waste management

January 22, 2012 Deepthi M S

Volunteers of Youth for Seva are helping residents of Bilekahalli understand waste management and implement it.

Not a cheap life

January 22, 2012 Anuradha krishna

Bengaluru is accustomed to drivers who break rules and put others’ lives in danger. While on the road, what can you do to make things easier for pedestrians and fellow drivers?

Environment

Bengaluru’s floral artistry on display

January 22, 2012 Deepa Mohan

Yakshagana, Bhangra and Kathakali may be dance forms, but at the flower show they have been transformed into floral beauties.

Environment

Jayanagar gets waste converter

January 22, 2012 Deepthi M S

Jayanagar residents can now start segregating waste. BBMP will ensure it is not mixed up.

Society

Help! There’s a birthday in my home

January 20, 2012 Reshmi Chakraborty

I do love the idea of planning one, especially as the boy loves having them. Then why do i get birthday jitters?