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Home2017February

Month: February 2017

Society

Why is justice often delayed in child sexual offence cases?

February 28, 2017 Akshatha M

Delays in collecting forensic evidence, out-of-court compromises and delay in trials due to lack of functional special courts- are some factors affecting the POCSO cases in Bengaluru.

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Society

A woman or a man?

February 28, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

“Neenu Hengasa, Gandasa ?” a short film.

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Citizen Matters – Bengaluru Newsletter

February 25, 2017 News Desk

News, views and analysis from Bengaluru, all in one place!

Civic

Vijayanagara Vaibhava to be recreated on streets of Bengaluru

February 24, 2017 The Ugly Indian

250 Metro viaducts will be painted like the pillars in Hampi, and Metro boulevards will be adorned with replicas of stone monuments, in Bengaluru.

Education

How minority tag helped schools skip Right to Education act

February 23, 2017 Akshatha M

Right to education act has many loopholes – exemption given to minority institutions is a major one. Many schools save themselves under the protection of minority status even in the absence of certificates.

Environment

Voices from Bengaluru’s one and only tree festival

February 23, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

NERALU, meaning shade in Kannada is used to describe the Annual Tree festival in Bengaluru.

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Governance

BBMP notice to commercial units in residential areas: a primer

February 22, 2017 S R Tejas

Why did BBMP issue notices to commercial establishments? How is it related to master plan? Many such queries answered.

Infrastructure

10 wards in Bengaluru get responsible e-waste management systems

February 22, 2017 Manvel Alur

A new initiative in Bengaluru to help people dispose e-waste responsibly.

Health

MR vaccine campaign: Does your child need vaccination?

February 21, 2017 Akshatha M

Measles and rubella vaccination campaign is on. This is a primer for the parents wondering about the pros and cons of participating in it.

Education

60 young Bengalureans gear up to work with MPs

February 21, 2017 Anjini Bist

A recently launched experiential public policy programme offers 60 Bengaluru participants a chance to work on live projects for seven members of parliament.

Society

Bengaluru Matters Radio Show – Episode 1

February 18, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz
Environment

Rock Eagle Owls of the NICE Road

February 16, 2017 Deepa Mohan

These birds are on the verge of extinction, due to loss of habitat and superstition. You’d be lucky if you are able to spot one!

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Society

The Phoenix Rising – women in poetry

February 16, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

The will to change begins in the body not in the mind
My politics is in my body, accruing and expanding with every
act of resistance and each of my failures
Adrienne Rich (b. 1929), U.S. poet and feminist. “Tear Gas,” lines 38-39 (1969).

Education

How to get an RTE seat for a needy child in Bengaluru

February 15, 2017 Akshatha M

RTE admission season is open in Bengaluru. If you are looking to help someone to get their child admitted to schools under RTE, or if you need it for your child, this is your guide.

Infrastructure

BBMP needs to invest more on processing city’s waste: KCDC Chairman

February 14, 2017 Akshatha M

3000 tonnes of unsold compost is lying at KCDC as there are no buyers this year. The plan now is to shift city’s waste to outskirts via goods trains. More such interesting points, in the interview of Karnataka Compost Development Company Chairman Kenchegowda.

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