January | 2017 | | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Big challenge for Bengaluru’s Mayor

January 31, 2017 Nikhil R Reddy

Every Mayor comes with an agenda to clean-up KR Market, yet it remains dirty.

The man who made Bengaluru proud through wildlife activism

January 31, 2017 Deepa Mohan

Environmental photographer and writer Deepa Mohan talks to Padma Ashok, wife of late wildlife activist Ashok Hallur, on their lives and activism.

Celebrating 50 Years Of Ravindra Kalakeshtra

January 30, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Ravindra Kalakeshtra, hear an Mahadevaswamy Mahakavya performance by Doddabelli Basappa.

BMTC vows to boost ties with BOSCO Mane, to help runaway children

January 30, 2017 Public Relation Officer, BMTC

Bangalore Oniyavara Seva Coota, also known as BOSCO Bangalore, is an organisation established by the Salesians of Don Bosco to protect and take care of children/youth who leave their homes and land up on the streets

Talk on rights, maintenance, property laws for senior citizens

January 30, 2017 Reshmi Chakraborty

Organised by Silver Talkies, an online magazine and engagement platform for senior citizens, the talk will cover the issues useful for senior citizens and families.

The POSCO act and child abuse

January 26, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

A talk about the POSCO act and child abuse on the mental health of the child, at the International Academy of Law and Mental Health.

Let’s change namma Bengaluru for better walkability

January 26, 2017 Nadia Asif

Take photos of the issues, post it on social media by tagging the authorities. Have faith: they will solve the issues for you!

Inside a fire station in Bengaluru

January 26, 2017 Nikhil R Reddy

From diesel generator to water pumps and tanks to fire-extinguishing mechanism assembled on two-wheelers, Fire Department has interesting set of tools to deal with emergencies.

Take a look at floral Gol Gumbaz at Lalbagh flower show

January 25, 2017 Abraham Koshy

Glimpses from Republic Day flower show organised at Lalbagh, Bengaluru.

Bengaluru’s own tree festival to be back in February

January 24, 2017 Poornima Kannan

The tree festival will have much to offer for children and schools. Schools can participate in the festival by registering with Neralu.

‘Women Start-up Programme’ takes off at IIMB, Bengaluru

January 24, 2017 Chandrika J. Chandwani

Over 1700 women across India participated in Stage 1 of programme which was a 5-week online course to identify an idea and initiate a venture; two mentor panels assessed around 300 submissions selecting the top 50 for Stage 2.

The case that changed mental healthcare in India

January 23, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

Lawyer Laila Ollapally talks about the PIL that helped change Mental Health Care in India.

Can my way be your right?

January 23, 2017 Rosemary F N

Pedestrians are the most-neglected species on the road. Their rights have been infringed by others’ “ways”.

BDA’s Revised Master Plan for Bengaluru: Citizens bat for limiting the growth

January 19, 2017 Akshatha M

Lack of social infrastructure, transport, not considering the non-adherence to old master plan and many other issues came to fore during BDA’s consultation for master plan.

Learn all about Sakala

January 18, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

Akbar Ali talks about the ’Sakala’ initiative of the government of Karnataka