bangalore journal

In an interview to Citizen Matters, Shobha reveals that being a woman was no hindrance for her performance as minister.

We speak of the failure of the political system in offices, hotels, social gatherings and compare our city to other cities, but what are we doing except blaming elected representatives – who are elected even if we don’t vote.

A panel discussion on World Water Day last week saw the doers share their experiences and ideas to resolve the water crisis in Bengaluru. There is some silver lining after all.

Cauvery Water in Bangalore was the first big step taken by the government to meet the growing water needs of the city. But that is not enough to solve the crisis now. Citizen Action Forum has a more sustainable approach.

Could I help her fill in an application online for a teacher’s job? Yes, I agreed. Never realising what is involved in applying for this government job.

Want to implement Rain Water Harvesting or Sewage Treatment Plant in your apartment? This Saturday, 23-March, visit apartments / houses in your community that have successfully implemented these initiatives

The latest Namma Bengaluru Awards receive a record 61,000 nominations from citizens. 53 finalists in 9 categories will vie for honours. P Manivannan, Britannia, B N Vijay Kumar, BOSCO among those nominated.

Can you spot the Blue, the Pioneer, the Tiger and the Common Wanderer?

City journalism students conduct a quick survey to understand the factors affecting wage inequalities across India. Help them with 30 seconds of your time!

Medha Patkar of Narmada Bachao Andolan visited the Koramangala EWS site, in support of the evicted residents. A volunteer reflects on the impact on the media coverage.

Many politicians, industry, schools and hospitals made serious commitments at the recent Wake up Cleanup event. So what will make things different this time?

All that you need to understand is what are your risk factors – inherited, life style and your fitness levels, and what can be done to mitigate them.