August, 2013 Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Pitying the perpetrators of sexual harassment: Right or wrong?

August 30, 2013 N Jayaram

What should be the treatment for offenders? Why are women expected to forgive those who offend them? Every day too many incidents of sexual harassment take place in BMTC and Metro, which go unreported most of the time.

Environment

High Court issues Contempt notice to govt on lake protection case

August 30, 2013 News Desk

Justice N K Patil report gave recommendations to protect lakes of Bangalore. Even after a year, the state has failed to form lake protection committees. Now the state government is facing Contempt of Court case.

Break the rules; pay fine ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 5000!

August 29, 2013 News Desk

BBMP seems to be in full swing on implementing the High Court’s directions on waste segregation – if the press releases by the BBMP are to be believed. The Commissioner has also authorised Assistant Executive Engineers or Assistant Engineers in respective wards to impose penalty.

Survey on garbage management in Bangalore: Participate now!

August 29, 2013 News Desk

Does the new Kasa Muktha initiative function efficiently in your area? Give your feedback by participating in this survey.

Sexual harassment in buses: BMTC urged to take action

August 29, 2013 News Desk

Sexual harassment experienced by women, including female conductors, in buses, is never spoke of in public. Can BMTC do something about this? Here’s a press release from Bangalore Bus Prayanikara Vedike.

Infrastructure

Bangalore’s new guidance value: Builders crib, buyers confused

August 29, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Builders’ community complains that the soaring realty prices will adversely affect the buyers, while the government says there will be more revenue flowing in. This will curb the flow of black money to an extent, while it will prove costly for buyers.

Gadgets for kids: Yes or no?

August 28, 2013 Reshmi Chakraborty

Is your child addicted to gadgets? Is it useful, or can it harm the child in any way? What should you be doing if you don’t want your child to be hooked to gadgets?

Commute

BBMP plans to merge Silk Board elevated road with Metro line

August 26, 2013 Nikita Malusare

Residents living near Jayadeva hospital welcome BBMP’s plan to integrate the elevated road from Jayadeva junction to Silk board with BMRCL’s R V Road – Bommasandra Metro line.

Environment

Youngsters lack sense of belongingness: Bhargavi Rao

August 26, 2013 Nikita Malusare

Laws and policies are all in papers but implementation is the place where we lack.The High Court order on ward committees still remains on paper, with no scope for effective implementation.

Legacy of honesty still exists today!

August 26, 2013 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Does being rich or poor make any difference in being honest? Or does honesty just depend upon one’s mindset? Arathi Manay Yajaman analyses the issue through her own experiences.

How to ensure your dream house doesn’t collapse?

August 23, 2013 Bosky Khanna

What caused six building collapses in two months, in Bangalore? Why does a building collapse? What should you check while buying a flat? Citizen Matters tries to help you get an insight of what is faulty construction which gives way to such accidents.

Society

Prof G Venkatasubbiah says it’s wrong to impose Kannada

August 23, 2013 Sriram Vittalamurthy

Like lakhs of others, he too was technically a migrant to Bangalore, though not from outside the state. He has enriched the language with his dictionaries and literary works. Here are the excerpts from an interview with Professor G Venkatasubbiah, who turned 100 today.

Society

Empty nest syndrome: It can happen to you too!

August 22, 2013 Reshmi Chakraborty

A mother can’t wait to steal some time for herself, away from her children, while they are growing up. Once they grow up and fly away in search of their destiny, will her mindset remain the same? Reshmi Chakraborty tries exploring the subject.

Commute

Metro Phase-II victims, intimidated by surveyors, write to BMRCL

August 22, 2013 Nikita Malusare

Metro officials refute the allegations of threatening the residents. Residents request Managing Director of BMRCL to stop the harassment, through a letter.

Infrastructure

Waste to power by gasification: Bangalore can emulate Pune model

August 22, 2013 Saptak Ghosh

At a time when Bangalore is struggling to cope with its garbage, the process of gasification technology, which is simulated using advanced computational tools at Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), could prove to be a sustainable solution