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Society

Biker’s day out

July 20, 2008 Manish Gurnani

It was a heady mix of petrol fumes, burning rubber, shining chrome and unbridled energy as over 200 bikers recently got together to celebrate the International Yezdi-Jawa Day.

Education

Bit by bit, a local community gets computer savvy

July 14, 2008 Senthil S

Residents at Sudarshan Layout took the initiative to setup a community computer centre, with the help of volunteers from AID and Stree Jagrithi Samithi.

Society

A parichay to the Bangalore Fort

June 27, 2008 Meera Iyer

This is the fort which houses a 16th century Ganesha temple, and where Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan held English prisoners in the 1780s.

Society

Amidst Women Swimmers Then (and Now)

June 12, 2008 Usha Srinath

Learning to swim in the 1950’s.

Society

Walk, click and talk

May 15, 2008 Hari Shenoy

A young Bangalorean finds a novel way of indulging his passion for walking, photography, sightseeing and meeting new people all in one activity. Introducing, the Bangalore PhotoWalk.

Environment

Nature in our backyard

May 11, 2008 Rajeev Rajagopalan

The Bannerghata Nature Camp offers rest for the stressed out and close view of wild animals for nature lovers.

Society

If I can swim, so can you!

May 8, 2008 Deepa Mohan

So there I was, in my apartment building, eyeing the notice that said ladies could join the classes. It was my second attempt, and this time, I triumphed.

Governance

Policing the police

April 9, 2008 Muralidhar Rao

Generally, it’s people of my age group who bother with civic issues. But that’s beginning to change, because of the likes of Sarfy. Here’s how.

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Infrastructure

Still lying on the footpath

March 4, 2008 Srijaya N Char

One lady with a wheelbarrow. Another with a helper in a three wheeler to collect. Even other people to clean the drain. Yet
at 10 AM, the streets…

Society

A festival of a different kind

January 27, 2008 Pulkit Parikh

Namma Jatre, an exhibition cum fair organised by NGOs and other non-profit groups, is a good attempt to introduce development topics to the general public, finds Pulkit Parikh

Society

Musicians sans frontiers

January 23, 2008 Hari Shenoy

Hari Shenoy writes about a New Year-eve performance on the outskirts of Bangalore where David Moszkowicz from France and K Raja from our very own Bull Temple Road came together.

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.

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Society

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.

Education

Night schools in Bangalore slums

September 30, 2007 Balaji Kutty

Balaji Kutty shares his experience of working with government school students who battle again great odds to progress in life.

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Society

Free software alternatives advocated

September 19, 2007 Balaji Kutty

What is “free” about Free Software, who are the people advocating free software and why?

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