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HomeGENRE: In Focus

GENRE: In Focus

Long form, in-depth or investigative reportage on issues critical to the city

Gig economy workers awaiting orders outside restaurants in Bengaluru
Health

Millions face cancer risk from the work they do, especially informal workers

January 25, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

Globally, the construction industry has the highest burden of occupational cancers because of exposure to asbestos and silica.

Verification by BBMP officials.
Governance

Final but not foolproof: Errors continue to appear in electoral rolls

January 20, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

Commander PG Bhat, a voter reforms activist, says most of the errors could be corrected if the Election Commission simply rectified their software.

BESCOM workers carrying out maintenence work in Vyalikaval, Bengaluru, with the locality residents looking on
Infrastructure

How renewable energy production can affect what you pay for power in Bengaluru

January 19, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

There have been reports of industries reducing costs by sourcing renewable energy. But will this seep all the way down to the household level?

NITI Aayog Urban dashboard 2021-22 for SDG monitoring
Civic

Ranked 15 overall, Bengaluru lags behind in two key SDGs

January 9, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

Data shows that Bengaluru is far from achieving the zero hunger goal by 2030, highlighting the need to strengthen government schemes.

A view of Bengaluru
Economy

Why BBMP is caught in a vicious cycle of low municipal revenue

January 6, 2023 Sukanya Bhaumik

Currently, BBMP’s per capita revenue is well below the norms set by the High Powered Expert Committee for urban development.

Outside KSR Bangalore City Railway Station
Commute

Does Bengaluru need airport-like railway stations?

January 4, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

The public and citizen groups have different priorities from the SWR. But the railway body appears to never consult the public over its plans.

The Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal lit up at night
Commute

What Bengaluru’s flight users got in 5 years, rail users await for 10 years

January 3, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

While SMVB has finally become operational with 29 trains originating and terminating here, passengers still face several difficulties.

The Polling officer administering indelible ink on the finger of a woman voter at a polling booth in PSBB School, Chennai Central Constituency, Tamil Nadu during the 5th phase of General Election-2009 on May 13, 2009.
Governance

Illegal voter data collection: Frontline workers of election management

December 22, 2022 Bhanu Sridharan

Lists of BLOs, their supervisors, and the EROs published on the website of CEO-Karnataka did not match the latest lists published by the BBMP.

A view Outer Ring Road at night
Infrastructure

The ups and downs of Outer Ring Road: A view through the years

December 20, 2022 Namrata Narendra

ORR, built to ease traffic congestion in Bengaluru, is ironically responsible for creating the biggest traffic jams in the city.

Elevated metro corridor and flyover in Nayandahalli in Bangalore
Commute

Namma Metro is not designed for inclusivity

December 15, 2022 Janani S

Making station entries accessible, having special amenities for different groups – Namma Metro has to do a lot more to make it inclusive for all.

Rural polling station in Bengaluru. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rural_polling_station_in_Bangalore,_2009.jpg
Governance

Illegal voter data collection: How can we protect our privacy?

December 12, 2022 Bhanu Sridharan

Activists suggest that citizens should familiarise themselves not only with the voter verification process, but also the officers in charge.

Voters waiting for their turn outside a booth in Malleshwaram
Governance

Illegal voter data collection: Does it really matter?

December 9, 2022 Bhanu Sridharan

Prior to collection of personal data, the purpose for which the data is collected and its planned use need to be disclosed to the people.

People with disabilities being helped to integrate into society
Society

How accessible is Bengaluru for a person with disability?

December 2, 2022 Agnee Ghosh and Sravasti Datta

The government should prioritise access for persons with disability across the city, but poor implemention of existing laws is a barrier.

real estate project amidst greenery
Environment

How climate change is threatening tree species in Bengaluru

November 29, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

A recent study assessed the climate vulnerability of tree species in Bengaluru, and found that the warming city led to poor tree health.

Flooded roads in Bengaluru in the aftermath of recent rains
Environment

Bengaluru: Still unprepared to face unusual weather events due to climate change

November 23, 2022 Sukanya Bhaumik

Citizen groups say BBMP is reinventing the wheel in preparing another Climate Action Plan, when a 2021 plan prepared by NGO ESG, is already with it.

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