April | 2012 | | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

To bare or to wear

April 30, 2012 Sridharan K

If you are thinking of getting into running or jogging or if you happen to be a runner, chances are the question of barefoot running has already come up.

Society

A cycle rally with a cause

April 30, 2012 Gayatri Kadarla

Volunteers hit the road for a cycle rally to spread the word on Project Utthaan, to raise money for underprivileged children.

Women do their bit for the underprivileged

April 29, 2012 Bhavna Anegundi

For many years now, Ladies Circle has been working with the underprivileged, holding medical camps and raising money for various other causes.

Governance

New Mayor, old promises

April 26, 2012 Navya P K

Water supply and waste management is the priority says the New Mayor. Will he follow through or will it be yet another scam ridden, bankrupt year for BBMP?

Society

Bengaluru gets India’s first professional cycling team

April 26, 2012 Maitreyi Ananth

The city now boasts of India’s first fully sponsored professional cycling team. Here’s a sneak peek into who they are and what they are planning.

Molière’s Imaginary Invalid , with a local twist!

April 26, 2012 Gaana Srinivas

Cult Entertainment Bangalore’s Imaginary Invalid is a South Indian adaptation of the French classic by Molière. The play is a satire on the medical profession, aimed at being “Fast, Filmy and Fun – a total paisa vasool.”

Commute

Coffee shops and Toilets at Metro stations

April 24, 2012 Navya P K

After saying there is no need for toilets, BMRCL has started building toilets at the MG Road station. They have plans for coffee shops too.

Society

Summer fun at Bal Bhavan

April 23, 2012 Anisha Nair

Bal bhavan has revised their summer camps this year to introduce classes like Sanskrit and Yoga to revive the traditional culture and also subjects like Animation to be at par with times.

A weekend at Ambedkar Nagar slum

April 23, 2012 Anisha Nair

No child wants to open text books on holidays. But here are a bunch of children who not only show up to study but have loads of fun while at it.

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Paint, raise awareness, says Traffic Police

April 23, 2012 Abhishek Angad

Traffic police will hold a painting competition for citizens on April 29th in Cubbon Park

Society

Around 700 attend Sunday flea market

April 22, 2012 Anisha Nair

The flea market held at Jaaga on KH road saw participation in large numbers. Articles and products were recycled, upcycled and sold in this market in the heart of Bengaluru.

Your new PID, how to get it

April 22, 2012 S Srinivasan

BBMP has issued new PID numbers for properties this year. Here is how you can find your PID number, to file property tax.

Bengaluru, get on to the voter’s roll this month

April 20, 2012 Anisha Nair

Have you just turned 18? Was your name left out in the last electoral roll? Here are the details on how to get on to the voter’s roll.

Biota booted, Citizens step in to save Agara lake

April 19, 2012 Anisha Nair

High Court order puts Agara lake back into LDA’s hands. Citizens too want to protect the lake.

Society

“This” is a play to watch out for

April 19, 2012 Deepa Mohan

Bangalore audiences, I find, are keen on being entertained with humour, and there is enough of punning and witty word-play to get the audience hooked to the situation.

Society

‘Indian dogs can cross roads easily’

April 19, 2012 Deepthi Sarma

In the age of pugs and Chihuahuas Indian breed of dogs have been ignored. But a bunch of Bangaloreans are adopting these dogs and showing them off proudly.

Governance

‘Temporary’ situation that has lasted 2 decades

April 19, 2012 Anisha Nair

Garbage dump outside BDA complex is causing inconvenience to the shopkeepers and residents around that area.

Civic

Elita residents file lawsuit against builders

April 19, 2012 Abhishek Angad

In yet another builder – apartment owners face off, the residents of Elita Promenade have sued Keppel Land. Lack of transparency seems to the case here.

Health

Be careful of the water you drink

April 19, 2012 Mukul Saxena

Water is the elixir of life. But according to World Health Organisation, nearly 1.8 million people die every year due to water-borne diseases.

Society

Srirangapatna, the historic island city

April 19, 2012 Usha Hariprasad

This egg shaped island is named after Sri Ranganatha. The city
served as the base for powerful empires of Gangas, Vijayanagara viceroys, Mysore kings and as the capital city of Hyder and Tipu Sultan.