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HomeGENRE: Explainers

GENRE: Explainers

FAQs, guides and write-ups that deconstruct government policy, schemes or civic processes

Collection of auto tippers
Waste Management

Who is a ‘Bulk Generator’ of solid waste?

May 20, 2022 Sandhya Bhat

BBMP has classified gated communities as bulk generators of waste, putting them on par with the commercial category. Here are the rules which govern them.

different types of tablets
Waste Management

How to prevent biomedical waste from contaminating our air and water

May 11, 2022 Manvel Alur

Be the Prescription for Change is a unique initiative to ensure responsible collection and management of household biomedical waste.

protest against infrastructure projects
Infrastructure

Public consultations mandatory for BDA projects; for others, citizens seek court intervention

May 5, 2022 Navya P K

Are all government agencies required to hold public consultations for their infrastructure projects? How much say do citizens really have?

BMP SAS Property tax payment
Governance

Step by step guide to paying BBMP property tax for 2022-23

April 26, 2022 D R Prakash

A guide to BBMP Property tax assessment currently underway. The process, problems, along with the changes introduced this year.

Plastic waste
Waste Management

The what, why and how of a plastic waste brand audit

March 8, 2022 Pinky Chandran, Dr Umashankar S and Nalini Shekar

Have you ever thought about conducting a brand audit of the plastic waste you generate and dispose of? This article explains how you can go about it.

Pet dog
Waste Management

How to dispose of pet waste

January 26, 2022 Pinky Chandran

Disposing of pet poop is a sensitive issue in neighbourhoods and apartment communities now. Here’s a guide on various ways to deal with pet waste.

COVID test
Health

Is Omicron really ‘mild’? Hear from the doctor who first spotted it

January 24, 2022 Sravasti Datta

“You should probably be hospitalised when you suffer from pneumonia with Omicron,” says Dr Angelique Coetzee, the first doctor to report Omicron.

Maternity ward in a hospital
Governance

How to get a birth/death certificate in Bengaluru

January 17, 2022 Nihira

The Civil Registration System (CRS) is helmed by a Chief Registrar who appoints Registrars responsible for entering accurate details in the CRS.

Traveling with puppies on Indian Railways
Commute

A guide to traveling with pets on Indian Railways

December 21, 2021 Sumedha Laxmi

If you have to travel long distance with your pets, Indian Railways makes it easy. Here are some pointers on how to make the journey smooth.

2/4 wheeler Community EV Charging station at Salarpuria Greenage
Commute

FAQ: How to set up a community EV charging station in your apartment complex

December 9, 2021 Sandhya Bhat

Bangalore Apartments’ Federation has negotiated deals with vendors to provide good deals to its members for setting up community EV charging stations.

Construction site
Infrastructure

Construction quality norms: How to ensure buildings don’t collapse

November 24, 2021 Prasad B Babu

Trained resources and due diligence can ensure structurally sound buildings. Here are the key steps to ensure construction quality.

K100 drain network
Infrastructure

Citizens’ Water Way Project: How Bengaluru is revamping the Majestic-Bellandur drain network

November 3, 2021 Raghu Rajagopal

The project is modeled on Cheonggyecheon stream restoration in South Korea. Here’s how multiple authorities are coordinating for the project.

plastic waste
Waste Management

How will Centre’s 2021 plastic ban affect Bengaluru?

September 27, 2021 Pinky Chandran

Many common plastic products will be banned with Centre’s new Rules. But Bengaluru already has more restrictions due to a State ban.

A stray cat
Civic

Stray cat population soaring in your neighbourhood? Here’s how to handle it

September 10, 2021 Priya Ramesh

Stray cat population has been rising in many Bengaluru neighbourhoods. How to control the cats’ population while also caring for them? Here’s a guide

Waste sorters with plastic bottles
Waste Management

The journey of your soft drink bottle from your recycle bin

August 24, 2021 Pinky Chandran

A responsible Bengalurean drops waste plastic bottles into a recycle bin or bag. What happens to it then? How does it get eventually recycled?

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