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HomeGENRE: Explainers

GENRE: Explainers

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

Commute

List of roads being widened in Bengaluru

December 8, 2009 News Desk

Check to see if your road or locality is included in this list. If you live in a property there, you may receive a TDR notice from the BBMP too.

Society

Prepare for the ringing bells

December 7, 2009 Theresa Varghese

With Christmas round the corner, below are some options for home made goodies.

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Governance

Adopting a child

December 1, 2009 Reshmi Chakraborty

What is the procedure to adopt a child? Are there adoption support groups in Bangalore that can help you? Read on.

Society

10 activities for kids this winter

November 25, 2009 Reshmi Chakraborty

Want to engage your child in some unusual activities this winter? Below are some interesting things to do in the city this December.

Commute

Junctions where grade separators are to come up

November 24, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

Here’s a list of some of the junctions identified for grade separator projects, all approved by BBMP’s Technical Advisory Committee, along Bengaluru’s major traffic corridors.

Environment

Want to plant a tree?

October 28, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

A quick guide on planting trees in your backyard or in your neighbourhood.

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Environment

Stop, don’t cut down the tree!

October 28, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

FAQ on when trees can be cut and what to do when you see a tree felled illegally.

Education

How to choose the right school?

October 20, 2009 Chitra Aiyer

With schools admissions process on in full swing, parents have the unenviable task of choosing the “right” school for their young ones. Some pointers on what to look for.

Society

For a safe and happy Diwali

October 11, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

Firecrackers are a part and parcel of Diwali. But if not used properly, they can cause injuries. Here’s what you need to keep in mind while handling fireworks.

Governance

From Form 6 to Voter ID card

October 1, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

Did you ever wonder how your name gets on the voter rolls in Bengaluru? Here’s a quick run through, slideshow included.

Governance

Find your name on the voters list

September 30, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

With the Bengaluru council polls due this year, the State Election Commission has put up a website where you can search for your name on the electoral list, but only those who registered for the Lok Sabha polls.

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Society

Thank god it’s Friday

September 17, 2009 Ravi Kaushik

What are your plans this weekend? This compilation of local event listing sites may give you ideas.

Health

All about water purifiers

September 7, 2009 Reshmi Chakraborty

Is your tap water safe or do you need to purify it? Or should you just buy bottled water? How do you decide? Here is a quick guide to water quality and water purifiers.

Health

Swine Flu or A(H1N1): Everything you need to know

August 19, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

What are the symptoms of swine flu? How do you know if you have the regular flu or if you have contracted the A(H1N1) influenza virus?

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Health

Hospitals treating A(H1N1) (Swine Flu) in Bangalore

August 17, 2009 News Desk

Update:Dear readers, the below list might be dated, for the new list and updates, read the latest article published in February 2015: Here is how you can manage Swine Flu in Bengaluru: See also: Doctors

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