Environment Pollution Board demands bribe; apartment association says no February 5, 2012 Sajin K Pollution Board’s attempt to extract Rs 75,000 “fee” from a city apartment turned futile, when residents found that it was in fact a bribe demand.
Governance Experience with passport verification at Hulimavu police station October 24, 2010 Arathi Manay Yajaman We expect government officials to be honest and duty bound always. But do they have access to basic amenities to execute their duties?
Governance “People can get khata without paying bribes” June 30, 2010 Vaishnavi Vittal It’s a tried and tested method. Residents of Suncity Apartments on Sarjapur Road took the ‘clean’ route to get khatas and encourage other Bengalureans to try it as well.
Commute “Fine” encounter with a traffic policeman November 9, 2009 Arathi Manay Yajaman It pays to be honest, even when you violate traffic rules, finds a usually careful driver.
