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Commute

Bengaluru’s deadly footpaths: Children, elderly at high risk

October 22, 2021 Ruchi Agarwal

Bengalureans face great obstacles to simply walk in their neighbourhoods. And data shows, among pedestrians, children and senior citizens are at high risk.

Health

Coping with COVID, a challenge for Bengaluru’s seniors

May 3, 2021 Juhi Jotwani

While retired professionals spoke of loneliness and anxiety, those who are still working to earn a living highlighted their livelihood challenges, vaccine hesitancy, and problems in receiving pension.

Health

Elder abuse: What can you do about it?

June 15, 2015 Jayeeta Bose

This June 15th, unite to stop the abuse of senior citizens. Here’s a guide on how you can recognise elder abuse, and extend help.

Society

Making a difference in the lives of senior citizens

June 19, 2014 Sri Harshitha

A young girl’s account of helping a needy, old woman she found on the streets of Austin Town.

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Society

More senior citizens looking for jobs

February 10, 2013 Sneha Banerjee

In Karnataka, only one fifth of the senior citizens who are eligible to work, have jobs.

Society

Theirs is not an empty nest

December 19, 2012 Reshmi Chakraborty

The Non Resident Indians Parents Association (NRIPA) in Bangalore serves as an extended family to its members. This is their story.

Commute

Can skywalks be made convenient and safe?

November 7, 2012 Anand Sirur

The right design for underpasses, flyovers, and skywalks is critical to make the city roads accessible to all. Anand Sirur explains what can be done in Bengaluru.

Governance

Senior citizens hold silent protest for their rights

August 17, 2010 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Over 500 senior citizens took part in a protest in Cubbon Park, demanding better implementation of pension policies and other government schemes meant for them.

Society

Enthusiasm marks silver citizens walkathon

October 23, 2009 Amrita Sampathkumar

It all began when a small group of 60 plus men sat one evening and discussed the disconnect of the walkers – young and old.


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