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Bengaluru generates thousands of tonnes of waste everyday, but we can reduce it substantially by using recycled or repurposed products. Here is an account of some interesting recycled products that were sold at an event organised by the volunteer group Second To None, last Saturday

Though more Bengalureans are taking to cycling now, cyclists are highly unsafe on the roads. This Sunday, over 3000 cyclists rode on the streets, calling for motorists to keep them safe

Recently, Rex theatre in Brigade Road wound up after 80 long years, to make way for a multiplex. As Rex and other single-screen theatres are disappearing from Bengaluru, the author reminisces about his experiences at Rex

The heritage All Saints Church is set to lose over 100 hundred trees and other structures to land acquisition for Metro rail. While BMRC announced that it will go ahead with the acquisition despite public protests, BBMP Tree Officer asserts that a decision can be taken only after an inspection report on tree felling, and public consultations

Once Employment Exchanges were the most sought after centres for unemployed youth to get jobs. In an era of internet and job portals, what’s happening to them?

The Karnataka Excise Department’s recent order to stop the sale of liquor on national highways in Bengaluru’s CBD is based on outdated highway records.

A senior citizen and his family lost their home to the NICE road. This is the story of his relentless fight for justice.

Many pedestrians avoid subways as they are dirty and unsafe. A citizen proposes a possible way of overcoming this issue.

Courtesy summer camps, gone are the days when summer was the time to indulge in indolence.

An email from an NGO changed the routine of the five women who went on to prepare quilts for the homeless, by collecting unusable cloth from various vendors.

Bengaluru’s Critical Mass cycling group, which has 220+ members on Facebook and growing, is having the monthly leisure ride this Saturday February 23rd. Reclaim the streets!

At 78, Nagamani makes a herb-infused oil and has two music albums to her credit. Here is how this charming lady started it all.