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HomeGENRE: Voices

GENRE: Voices

Personal essays, commentary, opinion, interviews

A photo of M.A. Saleem, IPS, Special Commissioner of Police, Traffic.
Commute

Exclusive: “Presently, our focus is on regulating traffic,” says M. A. Saleem

January 12, 2023 Sherin Sunny

M. A. Saleem, Special Commissioner of Police, Traffic, explains how ITMS and synchronised traffic signals work, and about IPC section 283.

Stories about Bengaluru covered every aspect, from civic issues to the environment. Representative image. Vidhana Soudha. Pic: Pragathi Ravi
Civic

Reporter’s diary 2022: Three articles that are special to me

December 29, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

Every story demands a lot of effort, care and thought on the reporters’ part. Yet some are particularly memorable for a host of different reasons.

Construction site at Kerekodi Underpass
Infrastructure

The ups and downs of Outer Ring Road: The purpose of infrastructure

December 27, 2022 Namrata Narendra

Flyovers and underpasses cannot be seen as isolated projects and must be viewed as a part of the overall road network in Bengaluru.

An elevated view of Outer Ring Road (ORR)
Infrastructure

The ups and downs of Outer Ring Road: Contradictions in infrastructural planning

December 23, 2022 Namrata Narendra

The KEB junction flyover and the Dr Muthuraj junction underpass will not align with the elevated metro line at Kerekodi junction.

BBMP fixing potholes in Bengaluru
Civic

How Bengaluru roads can be free of potholes: Discussion highlights

November 24, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

While there is enough technical information, there is a lack of a governance system that monitors laying, re-laying of roads.

World leaders meet for COP27 at Sharm El Sheikh
Economy

Interview: How can a climate action plan unlock climate finance for Bengaluru?

November 17, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

In this conversation, urban expert Shrimoyee Bhattacharya explains how climate finance must be a common lens in all sectoral climate action plans.

The outside of Karnataka Central Library
Society

Why there is a need to revamp the Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965

November 16, 2022 Sneha Yanappa

Despite Karnataka leading the digital public library movement in the country, legislative backing is required for public libraries in the state.

Urban slum dwellers gather to collect relief kits at Whitefield, Bengaluru
Governance

An unequal monsoon: The impact of the floods on Whitefield’s poor settlements

October 7, 2022 Anshul Rai Sharma

The authorities addressed the grievances of IT companies, but largely ignored the plight of the poor settlements, who were the worst affected.

The Uber car in which Rekha Shankar was travelling that met with an accident
Commute

All app cabs must have rear seatbelts to minimise accident injuries

October 6, 2022 Rekha Shankar

A Bengaluru accident survivor shares her personal experience to emphasise the importance of wearing seatbelts in the back seat of a car.

Bengaluru's family courts
Society

Bengaluru’s family courts: An infrastructure nightmare 

September 27, 2022 Aishwarya Sudhir

With poorly-maintained structures to tardy dispensation of justice, Bengaluru’s family courts have much room for improvement.

Recent flooding in Bengaluru
Environment

How open data, wastewater reuse and other measures can prevent flooding in Bengaluru

September 26, 2022 Shreya Nath

With increasing rainfall, it is time to implement measures to fix Bengaluru flooding issues with practical solutions. Expert shares a roadmap.

A collapsed drain after rains in October 2020
Governance

Should ‘Action Taken’ reports on government audits be made mandatory?

September 23, 2022 News Desk

This webinar will provide insights into the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), India’s statutory watchdog agency.

People with disabilities being helped to integrate into society
Society

How to create a Bengaluru that ensures accessibility for everyone

September 23, 2022 Jacob Kurian

‘Namma’ shouldn’t be just a catchword. When all authorities in the city prioritises accessibility, Bengaluru will truly become inclusive.

Rakshit Shetty and a dog
Society

Lessons from Charlie, the Indie dog that inspired a movie

September 2, 2022 Harini Raghavan and Priya Chetty Rajagopal

The movie 777 Charlie explores pet abandonment, adoption, trauma care, inbreeding and cruelty – major issues we see in Bengaluru.

Streets of Rajendra Nagar slum, two storey buildings on both sides
Society

Youth of Rajendra Nagar slum face challenges, but there is hope

August 30, 2022 Anshul Rai Sharma

These young people are caught in a vicious cycle of poverty and lack access to education. NGO initiatives have brought some hope.

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