September, 2012 Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Environment

Turahalli Habba celebrated to protest privatisation

September 13, 2012 Deepa Mohan

It is the last remaining wilderness space so close to South Bangalore. Nature lovers, cyclists, trekkers and rock climbers alike protested in a unique way, to ensure this last piece of greenery is not lost in the name of development.

Society

Life in a Darshini

September 13, 2012 Deepa Mohan

Most of us walk quickly into the Bangalore eateries that are called “Darshini”, order our food, and take it with hardly a glance at the person who is serving it. But that person often has a keen sense of observation, and may know you very well!

Commute

Bizarre saga of a Mysore Road mess

September 13, 2012 Vaidya R

After moving back to Bangalore from Seattle in 2011, Vaidya R felt the city had changed drastically. He talks about the Nayandahalli flyover mess on Mysore Road.

Society

Justice Hegde releases ‘Living in Bengaluru’ at Whitefield

September 12, 2012 Anisha Nair

He spoke on his experiences as Karnataka Lokayukta and the role of an Ombudsman in a democracy. While Sanjay Vijayaraghavan explained “The Apartment law you must know”.

Commute

BMTC off the road, Auto’s rule

September 12, 2012 Anisha Nair

BMTC staff is demanding pay hike among other things. Though the officials said there will be adequate services, commuters were left at Auto drivers’ mercy.

Panel to discuss SMS power vs Media

September 12, 2012 News Desk

The exodus has resulted in a closer look at the power of people-to-people communications technologies like SMS, as well as social media such as Facebook. Be at this panel discussion at St Joseph’s college on Friday Sep 14th to see the face-off between media power and SMS power.

Society

When Wolverine, Phantom and Dora descended

September 11, 2012 Varsha S Chakkera

It was an occasion no comic fan wanted to miss. It was also the occasion to prove to the world that India, the land of story tellers, can tell new tales in a new format.

Governance

BTP, citizen confrontation plays out on social media

September 11, 2012 Abhishek Angad

After their notes recounting harassment went viral on social media, both senior police officials and mainstream media took note of the incident.

Society

An evening with Anton Chekhov

September 11, 2012 Deepa Mohan

They do serious theatre with ideological contexts. Their plays are always enjoyable. Their adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s plays was no different.

Society

Not just roads, Ambedkar Bhavans; give us education

September 10, 2012 Navya P K

Much of the allocated money is not spent. And the little money spent goes towards building roads and houses, that are of poor quality. What about welfare schemes, asks Dalit leader, Venkatesh M.

Civic

Children take an oath to be active citizens

September 8, 2012 Priya Krishnamurthy

At the annual meet of Bangalore-based Children’s Movement for Civic Awareness, over 2000 students were educated on various civic-friendly initiatives.

Society

130 years of Celebrating Mother Mary

September 7, 2012 Anisha Nair

The city has witnessed the feast over a century now. The number of devotees attending has only gone up over the years.

Society

‘I chose entrepreneurship over education’

September 6, 2012 Abhishek Angad

He dropped out of college because he believed he was better off being an entrepreneur. His venture is the platform where both buyers and vendors get a good deal, while he makes his moolah.

Society

When commercial street went all ranga rang

September 6, 2012 C R Sridhar

The shopping paradise was buzzing with action for a different reason this time. Colourful rangolis filled up the street with creativity at its best.

Society

Solitude and breathtaking views beckon trekkers

September 6, 2012 Usha Hariprasad

Nothing rejuvenates a work-week fatigue like a short getaway. Less than two hours drive and a short trek later, that is exactly what you get at Shivagange.