DIARY

Learning to swim in the 1950’s.

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.

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

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.

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.

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…

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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