May | 2013 | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

The language battle on Bengaluru’s airwaves

May 30, 2013 Vaishnavi Vittal

In part-II of the series, Citizen Matters explores why a section of the Kannada film industry is demanding only Kannada music on Bengaluru’s private FM channels.

Economy

Brick by brick, they build others’ dreams

May 30, 2013 Nalme Nachiyar

Who are these people who build the homes and commercial complexes in Bangalore? Where do they come from? Why did they come here? An insight on the people who came from nowhere to Bangalore in search of a better life.

How govt helps SEZ trump Bellandur lake

May 30, 2013 Navya P K

The central Environmental Ministry watchdog office in Bengaluru is so understaffed that they are signing off compliance reports without even inspecting sites. This is one of many reasons this 72-acre realty project is proceeding despite major violations.

Mantri’s 72 acre project encroaching Rajakaluve: IISc report

May 30, 2013 Navya P K

A 2300-crore real estate project in south Bangalore has encroached 2.6 acres of Rajakaluve, risking flooding, says an IISc report. The promoter, Manipal ETA Infotech Pvt Ltd, doesn’t even exist in the list of registered companies in India.

Why Tamil/Telugu music has no space in city FM?

May 29, 2013 Vaishnavi Vittal

The ‘cosmopolitan’ city Bangalore’s private FM radio stations have been broadcasting only Kannada, Hindi or English music. Why not Tamil/Telugu music, Citizen Matters explores, in part – I of the series.

Infrastructure

Hotel waste to be used in biogas production

May 29, 2013 Nikita Malusare

1,300 hotels registered under Bruhat Bangalore Hotel Association will be able to send their waste for biogas production, at a cost of 90 Paise per kg.

Commute

Quick and convenient: Cabs in Bangalore

May 28, 2013 News Desk

How to decide which cab suits your requirement? How to save time, money while hiring the cabs? What features are available in taxi services? A guide that helps you choose your cab wisely.

Cleansing the system should begin now

May 26, 2013 Sakuntala Narasimhan

We need to take the blame too, as residents. If exercising our franchise was a duty, so is the participation in decision-making. RWA meetings draw poor attendance, because they are not seen as “important.”

They build our dreams, but rarely receive their dues

May 26, 2013 Nalme Nachiyar

The language problem and the not-so-easy paperwork is making it difficult for construction workers to avail the benefits of the labour welfare schemes designed by the government.

Environment

A success story of lake rejuvenation

May 23, 2013 Sohel Mohamed

Today Kaikondrahalli Kere presents a totally different picture, with happy birds and happy visitors.

Bengaluru’s connection to Nobel prize in Economics deepens

May 23, 2013 News Desk

Bangalore ecologist Harini Nagendra is a 2013 Elinor Ostrom awardee, instituted in the name of the 2009 Nobel Prize winner.

Society

Being a mom means becoming a better manager

May 22, 2013 Reshmi Chakraborty

Being a full-time mom teaches you all skills in life and makes you a better manager. Here’s why essential, everyday mommy skills would be an asset in any job.

Infrastructure

Jurisdiction problem: No takers for garbage

May 21, 2013 News Desk

The garbage dumped in an area that falls in between S K Garden and Jayamahal remained untouched since 15 May 2013; The Congress councillors of both wards got busy shifting the blame on one another.

Infrastructure

Where does Bangalore get its water from?

May 21, 2013 News Desk

How is the city’s water demand met? Why is it important to reuse water or not waste it? How can people make best use of treated water? Can treated water be used to recharge bore wells?

Society

Students of an Actor prepares (aAp) showcase their talent

May 20, 2013 Nalme Nachiyar

The Institute offers three-months weekend course on acting, as well as dance classes on weekdays. The first graduation ceremony saw eight students stealing the limelight with their talent.