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HomeGENRE: Explainers

GENRE: Explainers

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

A high security registration plate in Karnataka
Commute

Explainer: How to get HSRP done in Karnataka

September 11, 2023 Vaidya R

If your vehicle is older than April 2019 it will be necessary to install High Security Registration Plates (HSPRPs) soon. HSRP features a 10-digit number.

BBMP Building
Governance

Ward delimitation yet again: Here’s what you need to know

August 24, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

The BBMP has come up with 225 wards this year. The public has two weeks to register objections to the new ward boundaries.

domestic violence
Society

Explainer: Understanding cruelty laws in domestic violence

August 15, 2023 Nyaaya

Nyaaya, an open access, digital resource that simplifies Indian laws, explains how survivors of domestic violence can seek help.

A being conducted in college
Education

Explainer: The pros and cons of the four-year undergraduate programme

July 20, 2023 Harshitha Padmavinod

There are claims that the curriculum for the NEP batch has not been altered, but implementation in some universities differ.

Electric meter in an apartment
Governance

Explained: Did the Karnataka government really increase electricity rates by Rs 2.89 per unit?

June 22, 2023 Krishna Panyam

Reports mentioned a tariff increase of Rs 0.70 per unit, but talked about a Rs 2.89/unit hike, without explaining where that number came from.

People waiting outside a ration shop in Bengaluru
Governance

Here’s how you can access the five guarantees promised by the new Karnataka government

June 9, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued orders for implementation of the five guarantees within this fiscal year. Here is a detailed explanation.

A young boy at an online training session
Health

Autism and the city: Intervention and support services widely available in Bengaluru

April 29, 2023 Sukanya Bhaumik

NIMHANS, St John’s, Dr. S R Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing are among the best places to get an autism assessment in India.

Shanti Nagar Assembly Constituency Map
Governance

Shantinagar voter guide: Candidates and constituency info

April 23, 2023 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Find out how Shantinagar Assembly Constituency in the centre of the city is faring and about the major issues in this constituency.

BTM Layout constituency map
Governance

BTM Layout voter guide: Candidates and constituency info

April 23, 2023 Sandhya Bhat

Find out how BTM Layout Assembly Constituency in the south of the city is faring and about the major issues in this constituency.

Chamrajapet constituency map
Governance

Chamrajapet voter guide: Candidates and constituency info

April 21, 2023 Vaidya R

Find out how Chamrajapet Assembly Constituency in the heart of the city is faring and about the major issues in this constituency.

Governance

Hebbal voter guide: Candidates and constituency info

April 21, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

Find out how Hebbal Assembly Constituency to the north of the city is faring and about the major issues in this constituency.

Rajarajeshwarinagar Assembly Constituency
Governance

Rajarajeshwarinagar voter guide: Candidates and constituency info

April 21, 2023 Vaidya R

Find out how Rajarajeshwarinagar Assembly Constituency to the west of the city is faring and about the major issues in this constituency.

Padmanabhanagar MLA constituency
Governance

Padmanabhanagar voter guide: Candidates and constituency info

April 21, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

This constituency is where JD(S) supremo and former PM HD Deve Gowda resides. It was carved out of Uttarahalli in 2008.

Bengaluru South Assembly constituency
Civic

Bangalore South voter guide: Candidates and constituency info

April 21, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

With the new delimitation of the 243 wards, the Bengaluru South constituency now borders Padmanabhanagara and Rajarajeshwari Nagar. 

Governance

Byatarayanapura voter guide: Candidates and constituency info

April 20, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

Byatarayanapura assembly constituency is in the Bengaluru Urban district and comes under the Bengaluru North Lok Sabha Constituency.

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