November, 2015 Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

State and media support LGBT activism: Akkai Padmashali

November 30, 2015 Pinky Chandran

From being a person who had to face societal opposition, to the one who gets Rajyotsava award for her activism, she has come a long way. Here’s an interview that throws light into Akkai Padmashali’s life and thoughts.

Are the authorities waiting for disaster to strike?

November 28, 2015 Raajesh S

Ramagondanahalli-Borewell Road in Whitefield is fraught with danger – street lights that don’t work, giant potholes and more. A residents asks why the authorities have not responded to multiple cries for help.

If there is no ban, how to deal with the plastic?

November 26, 2015 Akshatha M

There are no takers for low grade plastic, which is why the government has decided to ban it. There are ways to reuse the plastic waste, but they have not been found viable so far.

Whitefield protest on Nov 30th; Citizens bat for Justice Adi; Repair cafe; Did Rahul Gandhi really get stumped?

November 26, 2015 News Desk

In this edition, read about the protest by citizens of Whitefield against the bad infrastructure, and why citizens are rallying behind Upa Lokayukta Justice Adi. Also read about what transpired at the recent public hearing on BMRCL’s plan to axe trees. All this and more…

Did the Mount Carmel students really stump Rahul Gandhi?

November 26, 2015 Elixir Nahar

A final year journalism student who attended Rahul Gandhi’s talk at Mount Carmel College, writes about it.

Repair Cafe comes to Bengaluru: If it is broken, fix it

November 26, 2015 Ganga Madappa

Purna Sarkar and Antara Mukherji start a new initiative to give broken household things a new lease of life. Get things fixed, meet people and even learn how to repair stuff at India’s first Repair Cafe on 28th November.

An open letter to corporate heads by a humble Whitefield citizen

November 26, 2015 Khader B Syed

Will the corporates be able to support the protest on better infrastructure for Whitefield, by offering a leave on the day for those who want to join? asks a concerned citizen.

Public hearings on tree felling to be held in the affected places henceforth

November 26, 2015 News Desk

BMRCL came under fire from the public and BBMP at a recent public hearing on tree felling for the extension of the metro lines, as it could not provide proper responses to the objections raised.

Panel discussion on Nov 28: Creating safe spaces for children in schools

November 26, 2015 Ashika Shetty

Enfold is organising a panel discussion with experts on child safety to discuss the recommended protocols for schools as per the CPP and POCSO Act. The discussion is on November 28th.

Governance

Dear Chief Minister, do not remove Upalokayukta Justice Subhash Adi

November 24, 2015 Mukund Kumar

With the Karnataka government planning to initiate proceedings against Justice Adi, citizens are rallying in his support.

Whitefield citizens to take to streets on Nov 30th

November 24, 2015 News Desk

Thousands of citizens in Whitefield will hold a peaceful protest, asking the government to improve the mobility issues in the vicinity.

Environment

Story of Naziah, a waste sorter in Nayandahalli

November 23, 2015 Usha

Naziah is one of the workers working plastic recycling units in Nayandahalli. Life hasn’t been very kind to her, though she has managed to sail on. Read her story in her own words.

Society

City gears up to celebrate 4th edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival

November 21, 2015 Sridevi Rao

BLF, India’s second largest literary conclave, is to be held on December 5th and 6th. Themes for this edition include the growing intolerance in the country, and the refashioning of historical characters, among others.

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Plastic ban = 25,000 jobs gone?; Rainiest November ever in Bengaluru; Raman: The last years

November 20, 2015 News Desk

In this edition, read about what concerns the workers in the plastic industry have with respect to the government’s move to ban plastic. Also read about why Bengaluru has been seeing rains the past week and what the weather will be like in the coming days. All this and more…

The last years: Raman’s meeting with Nehru and more

November 20, 2015 Pavan Kulkarni

Towards the last years of his life, C V Raman developed bitter feelings towards political leadership. On the deathbed, this atheist remembered Mahatma Gandhi. More on the last days of C V Raman’s life.