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Governance

How could Bengaluru descend into violence?

September 14, 2016 Shree D N

Who wants violence? Ask anyone in the city, no one is happy. Shree D N shares her thoughts.

Governance

When a better life seems a distant dream for freed convicts

April 12, 2016 Akshatha M

Rehabilitation is key for newly released prisoners, to avoid social stigma and financial problems. What are Karnataka’s policies to support them?

Governance

When a better life seems a distant dream for freed convicts

April 12, 2016 Akshatha M

Rehabilitation is key for newly released prisoners, to avoid social stigma and financial problems. What are Karnataka’s policies to support them?

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Governance

Out of jail, life is a roller coaster for these released prisoners

April 4, 2016 Akshatha M

What is life like for those who get out of prison after serving life sentences? Akshatha M spoke to a dozen newly released convicts and shares a story rarely told.

Governance

Out of jail, life is a roller coaster for these released prisoners

April 4, 2016 Akshatha M

What is life like for those who get out of prison after serving life sentences? Akshatha M spoke to a dozen newly released convicts and shares a story rarely told.

Governance

How not to fall prey to email scams and online fraudsters

March 11, 2016 News Desk

Many a time, we don’t think twice before we enter a password on a website, or make an online transaction. Here’s why you should pay more attention!

Governance

How should cops deal with women filing FIRs?

March 4, 2016 Ganga Madappa

Have you ever filed an FIR? What was your experience? This Women’s Day, Amnesty is inviting women to tell the Bengaluru City police how they would like them to react.

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.

Governance

A guide to BBMP scams in the last decade

November 2, 2015 Josephine Joseph

Managing the city of Bengaluru is a tricky affair where a lot of money can be lost if there is no integrity and coordination among officials, politicians and contractors. Here’s a list of scams that happened in last few years in BMP and BBMP.

Governance

Here’s what companies should do to ensure safety of staff working in night shifts

October 9, 2015 Akshatha M

Providing transportation is a must for all companies that employ women in night shifts, according to government rules. Do these rules cover men too? Here is an overview on the existing rules and regulations.

Civic

How to organise candidate meets for BBMP elections 2015?

August 12, 2015 News Desk

If a residents’ group wants meet BBMP candidates, and gauge their capabilities, commitment and integrity, here are some pointers.

Governance

With a powerful board and loose definitions, DNA Bill is a recipe for disaster

July 28, 2015 Sunil Abraham

Centre for Internet and Society registers its dissent over new DNA Bill draft, and explains how it does not address the privacy concerns despite a seemingly powerful language.

Governance

‘Your Police’ to make it easy for Bangaloreans to report sexual violence

July 27, 2015 Ganga Madappa

Bangalore City Police, in collaboration with Amnesty International, launched the ‘Ready to Report’ campaign to empower women in the city to report sexual violence with safety and dignity.

Governance

Three cases that raised ruckuses in Bengaluru in 2014: Here’s where they are now

May 27, 2015 Akshatha M

Citizens from Bengaluru were up in arms against the injustice meted out to the victims of these three cases. Where are the cases now? Has the system been able to prove the crime and deliver justice? Here is a status check.

Governance

“Please don’t beat him; let the cops take him to the police station”

April 17, 2015 Ammu Joseph

A man reportedly driving crazily, mowing down people and perhaps even hurting a cop, is chased and finally stopped. Then, in an instant, the crowd becomes a mob, and is on the verge of losing control. Can you imagine this in your residential neighbourhood? Ammu Joseph witnessed such an incident today and posted this account of it on Facebook.

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