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HomeGENRE: Features

GENRE: Features

Anecdotal, illustrative narratives to interpret news and current trends creatively

Kuchipudi abhinaya by Smt Srividya Angara Sinha
Society

Moving classical dance from a solo performance on stage to a community activity

February 17, 2023 Dipanjali Bedi

As society evolves, so does its art and it is Sarani’s desire to see Whitefield grow into a hub for the arts, dance in particular.

The Re-store in Vijayanagar, Whitefield
Economy

Thrift stores in Bengaluru that give back to the community

January 10, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

Know more about three unique thrift stores in Bengaluru with offers for children, women and those looking for miscellaneous items.

A child's wheelchair being adjusted
Society

Five innovative solutions that seek to empower persons with disabilities

January 5, 2023 N S Senthil Kumar

Read about organisations that are working with persons with disabilities to create transformative solutions for an inclusive society.

Photo of Binay Kumar Paswan, a paanwala, who has a stall near the outskirts of Sarjapur, Bengaluru
Economy

For paanwalas of Bengaluru, bribes and eviction threats a constant reality

December 16, 2022 Majid Sohaib

Paanwalas have their roadside stalls all over the city. Here’s their regular tale of struggle and survival.

Cell fabrication and assembly lab at Log9 Materials in Bengaluru
Environment

In the EV era, Bengaluru startups innovate for a more sustainable battery ecosystem

December 5, 2022 Manish Kumar

Innovation in sustainable battery infrastructure is key to EV adaptation in India. Bengaluru based companies show the way.

Aerial view of Jakkur lake
Environment

The Secret Life of Bengaluru’s Lakes: Envisioning a future

November 28, 2022 Pravar Chaudhary

If we protect our lakes, it could even be a solution to Bengaluru’s traffic management. All it needs is citizen involvement.

A photo of Jakkur Lake in Bengaluru
Environment

The Secret Life of Bengaluru’s Lakes: A look at their history and the current situation

November 25, 2022 Pravar Chaudhary

From being a city boasting of thousands of lakes to one with just over 200 lakes today, here is a look at what changed over the years in Bengaluru.

Kannada stand-up comedian, Sonu Venugopal
Society

Meet these Kannada enthusiasts who are giving us more reasons to enjoy the language

November 1, 2022 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Stand-up comedians, graphic designers, podcasters, and educators are creatively instilling a love of the Kannada language among people.

Thippagondanahalli Dam and Reservoir
Water Supply

The story of Thippagondanahalli Dam on the Arkavathi

September 22, 2022 Nirmala Gowda

Thippagondanahalli Dam, once Bengaluru’s main drinking water source, is now defunct because Arkavathi river is polluted, and running dry.

A rock agama lizard on a wall in Bengaluru
Environment

Why you will rarely see the once-common Rock Agama lizard in Bengaluru today

September 1, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

In a 2020 study examining the effects of urbanisation on Rock Agama lizards, researchers found significant changes to their habitats.

Flower sellers at KR market
Economy

Festival season a reminder of Bengaluru’s historic connection with the flower trade

August 19, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

Much has been forgotten about Bengaluru’s historic connection with the flower trade that sustains farmers from various parts of southern India.

Illustration on Right to Information
Governance

When Karnataka showed the way with a pioneering Right to Information law

August 17, 2022 Vaidya R

20 years ago, Karnataka got the KRIA act, before the 2005 RTI Act. Transparency activists have faced successes as well as failures and frustration.

an auto driver
Commute

Bengaluru’s auto drivers have a love-hate relationship with ride-hailing apps

August 1, 2022 Navya P K

Many Bengaluru auto drivers use ride hailing apps only part-time as they say they are able to find customers without the apps most of the time.

Tej Prasad Giri from Assam is a security guard
Health

Migrant workers — unaware and unable to access state healthcare schemes

July 15, 2022 Majid Sohaib

Migrant workers have little access to public healthcare. Plus they get little help from employers or contractors for medical expenses.

Economy

Migrant workers deal with unhygienic living conditions, poor nutrition

July 4, 2022 Majid Sohaib

Migrant workers, especially those who moved to Bengaluru recently, are poorly paid, and live in informal settlements or in the construction site.

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