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MRP to packing lists: consumer court revelations

January 18, 2008 Daksha Hathi

A number of recent verdicts from the IV Additional District Consumer Forum in the city is a virtual alert for consumers. The cases range from violation of MRP on goods to damaging household effects during shipping.

Environment

The great Bangalore Bird Race

January 16, 2008 Deepa Mohan

The Bangalore Bird Race is on Sunday, January 20. More than 250 teams have registered for the event so far. Deepa Mohan participated in last year’s race and says there is much to look forward to.

Environment

Hebbal lake: whose space?

January 14, 2008 Rajeev Yeshwanth

A recent study by a doctoral students at the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Bangalore suggests that Hebbal lake’s ‘development’ is against the idea of the city being a ‘melting pot’, because it cuts off access to several communities. Rajeev Yeshwanth has more.

Not another Towering Inferno

December 27, 2007 Ayesha Aleem

Cinema theatres in the city do not have adequate fire safety measures. In case of a fire, these buildings are not equipped to effectively deal with them, finds Ayesha Aleem

Bouquets and brickbats for Bangalore

December 23, 2007 Shivani Shah

Inspite of many problems, the city continues to draw people from outside. Shivani Shah talks to some recent and not-so-recent newcomers to find out why they came and what they feel about the city.

Club’s lack of customer care

December 21, 2007 Daksha Hathi

Many clubs promise attractive deals and freebies to get members. Country Club is one such club that promised a lot to consumers and then left them high and dry.

Society

Fun, in a nutshell

December 18, 2007 Rushalini Rajkumar

The Kadlekai Parishe is a cultural tradition of Bangalore that has survived for over four centuries. Rushalini Rajkumar finds how it has evolved to suit the needs of modern day city dwellers.

Civic

Sakrama throws up more questions than answers

December 9, 2007 Samuel Jacob

Is the Sakrama scheme legally tenable? By many accounts, it appears to be a shoddy piece of legislation designed to skirt what is really a breakdown of civic administration, finds Samuel Jacob.

The Consumer Protection Act can work for you

December 2, 2007 Daksha Hathi

We regularly read reports in the news about citizens being awarded compensation from consumer courts on disputes with errant vendors. But how does this all work? Where does a Bangalorean have to start? Wise Buy guides you.

Society

Those were the days, my friend

November 28, 2007 Amoghavarsha JS

Amoghavarsha shows you what’s left of some popular cinema theatres from the heydays of movie going in the city.

Civic

What do you think of the BDA?

November 26, 2007 Revathi Siva Kumar

How do some involved citizens perceive the BDA – the state-created planning and development authority for Bangalore. Is it an IT-savvy organisation and has it helped the city, or is it a corrupt body just not upto its job?

How disabled-friendly are Bengaluru’s malls?

November 22, 2007 Ayesha Aleem

The city’s building bye-laws list out a number of amenities that public and semi-buildings must provide to disabled citizens. Malls are the most recent additions to modern Bengaluru, and Ayesha Aleem checks out a number of them to see if they are in compliance.

Civic

S T Bed Layout’s struggle for infrastructure

November 12, 2007 Samuel Jacob

This cacophony of houses, shops, offices and commercial units is one of the many tank beds that have been converted to layouts in the city. But short-sighted, unplanned and ad-hoc development has led to flooding and severe drainage issues for residents.

Environment

Bangaloreans contribute to wildlife protection

November 5, 2007 Deepa Mohan

A profile of India Nature Watch, an online resource for Indian wildlife photography buffs.

A health crisis in the making

November 4, 2007 Samuel Jacob

Is the water you drink safe enough?