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Why the slowest marathon of my life was such a special one

November 10, 2018 Praveen Shetty

This is not my story , this is story of a young visually impaired girl – her story of grit and determination. It was the slowest marathon of my life. But it was a special one, in all senses.

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When a library turns into makerspace in Bengaluru

February 14, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Are libraries relevant today? Can they become interesting public spaces for learning? An experiment in Bengaluru is trying to explore it.

Society

13 cities, 13 half marathons, 3 NGOS = one epic yatra

December 16, 2015 Ganga Madappa

A bunch of runners from Bengaluru will be running 13 half marathons in 13 different cities across India. Read how Mera Terah Run is raising funds for three NGOs.

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3,000 residents take part in Yelahanka Cycle Day

July 7, 2014 News Desk

Lot of sports, games, skits and fun… car-free, pollution-free Cycle Day event at Yelahanka was a big hit.

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Society

Join the politically inspired book club, to debate what you read!

November 18, 2013 Arvind Batra

Are you interested in meaningful conversations on human rights, good governance, environmentalism, equality for all, gender issues and others, with like-minded people? This club could be an option for you.

Society

Dasara dolls: Not just dolls, they represent a forgotten past

October 10, 2013 Shree D N

Dasara doll arrangement is fun and welcome change from the routine. Get creative and deck up the dolls with accessories. Just arrange them. Use them to tell stories too!

Society

To bare or to wear

April 30, 2012 Sridharan K

If you are thinking of getting into running or jogging or if you happen to be a runner, chances are the question of barefoot running has already come up.

Society

“We sold our house to fund my training”

April 4, 2012 Dharmendra D

She is just 30, and still holds the Indian national record for the 200m freestyle swimming, 8 years after retiring. Nisha Millet swims through this deep diving Citizen Matters interview.

Society

The buzzing marathoners of Samarpan

January 19, 2012 Sridharan K

While there are many people who run anywhere between 1km to 5km on a regular basis, a rare fever called “Marathon Running” is getting infectious and spreading quite fast in my layout.

Society

Art is therapy for HSR layout resident

October 23, 2007 Meera K

Meet Shail Pandey, an artist and an inspiring neighbour.

Society

Yuva helps train promising athletes and karate students

August 21, 2007 Jothi Padmanabhan

A sports club operating from a small room in a basement of a local stadium, YUVA has been grooming winning athletes.


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