bangalore journal Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Bengaluru’s first Indie Comix Festival showcases independent creators

May 22, 2018 Seema Misra

Over 20 comic book artists participated in the event with close to 15 stalls. Art in Transit launched two anthologies by different artists: one about Bengaluru and the other about Cubbon Park.

CUBs go spot-fixing in Bengaluru

July 21, 2017 Clean Up Bangalore

On the morning of Sunday, July 16th, 10 of us, a group of teenagers, worked for almost four hours, scraping bills, removing garbage, and repainting electrical boxes near Marathahalli Bridge, Bengaluru. We started our work

All about filing FIRs in Bengaluru

July 25, 2015 Priya Mulgund Revankar

What is an FIR and when does one need to file it? And how? Here’s our attempt to demystify the process for Bangaloreans and help cope with the unwelcome contingency.

Commute

Four reasons behind Siddaramaiah govt’s failure to get Commuter Rail to city

March 3, 2015 Sathya Sankaran

The State government has left much to be desired in its action, to ensure Commuter Railway takes off in Bengaluru, says Sathya Sankaran in his analysis.

Society

Go! Make a difference by cycling!

February 5, 2015 Nishita Vasant

Join a 300 km cycling trip from Bengaluru to Gudalur to raise funds to support adivasis’ right to livelihoods.

Commute

BMTC merely wants to break even: Anjum Parwez

May 8, 2014 Ganga Madappa

In conversation with Anjum Parwez, MD of BMTC, regarding the recent 15% hike in bus fares and BMTC’s plans for FY 2014-2015.

Bengaluru’s connection to Nobel prize in Economics deepens

May 23, 2013 News Desk

Bangalore ecologist Harini Nagendra is a 2013 Elinor Ostrom awardee, instituted in the name of the 2009 Nobel Prize winner.

Yogaiah V C: From RWA to MLA Candidate

May 1, 2013 Pushpa S

Byatarayanapura candidate and ex-airforce man Yogaiah says he could not remain as spectator of current corrupt practices in administration and the opaque governance.

Governance

Young and bright Hebbal candidate – knows policy, can he practise?

May 1, 2013 Aruna C Shekhar

Sridhar Pabbisetty, an MBA and Loksatta candidate from Hebbal, presents a welcome picture to even the most cynical, and especially to the young and the middle class.

Mahalakshmi Layout: Strong incumbent against ex-deputy Mayor

April 30, 2013 Priyanka Nadgir

14 candidates including sitting MLA Narendra Babu and BBMP corporator S Harish are flighting it out in Mahalakshmi Layout. Though seen as a proactive MLA, Narendra Babu is yet to solve many issues in the area.

Chickpet: Big scams; little improvement

April 30, 2013 Aruna C Shekhar

Who is contesting from Chickpet this time? What are the problems in the constituency? What did the incumbent MLA do to solve the problems?

Governance

Padmanabha Nagar: Problems plenty in bigwigs’ backyard

April 30, 2013 Sriram V

Who are the candidates for Padmanabha Nagar this time? How has the sitting MLa performed? What are the problems of the constituency?

Governance

Govindraj Nagar: MLA’s assets go north, neighbourhood goes south

April 30, 2013 Basavanagouda Patil

Who are the candidates in Govindaraj Nagar? How has the MLA performed in last five years? What are the problems in the constituency?

Governance

Former ACP Abdul Azeem plans to decongest Bangalore

April 30, 2013 Aruna C Shekhar

Abdul Azeem is standing in Hebbal on a JDS ticket, and vows to ‘eradicate rowdyism’ in Hebbal.

BTM Layout: Solution to traffic problems a far cry

April 29, 2013 Sriram V

Who are contesting from BTM Layout this time? What are the issues bothering the constituency? What has the present MLA done to solve the issues?