CBD Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

New construction in Cubbon Park: High Court permits 7-storey building, citizens to protest

October 31, 2019 Harsha Raj Gatty

New construction is restricted in Cubbon Park by law and court orders. But a recent High Court order has allowed construction of a seven-storey annexe building of the HC itself here, and that too, replacing a heritage structure

Clean Air Summit to discuss solutions to air pollution

August 22, 2019 News Desk

At ICAS 2019, scientists and policymakers from across the country will deliberate on strategies to reduce air pollution. You can attend panel discussions and trainings at the event

Bengaluru marches to promote scientific temper

August 10, 2019 News Desk

Around 200 scientists, teachers and citizens participated in a march in the city today, to promote scientific temper. Taking science to common citizens, solutions to Bengaluru’s water crisis were among the topics discussed at the event

Handbags from milk cartons, plants in coconut shells, and more at Second to None sale

July 31, 2019 Grace Madigan

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

Cyclists campaign for safety on Bengaluru roads

June 4, 2019 Sathya Sankaran

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

Bengaluru’s Rex is gone, but not forgotten

May 23, 2019 Amogh Rayanker

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

BMRC to acquire church land for Metro, Tree Officer says not yet

May 12, 2019 Revathi Siva Kumar

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

Employment Exchange: Old world job portal continues to serve

September 13, 2017 Akshatha M

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?

Will highway liquor ban affect pubs and bars on ORR?

July 14, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

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.

Civic

A lonely crusader

April 15, 2013 Deepu Aby Varghese

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

Commercialize pedestrian subways to promote their usage

April 9, 2013 A.S. Kodanda Pani

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

Environment

Into the wild, far from the madding crowd

April 2, 2013 A Gracias

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

Society

These women weave warmth into lives of strangers

April 1, 2013 Lalana Zaveri

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.

Society

Get on your cycle and join us this Saturday!

February 20, 2013 Satish Vangal

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!

Society

Never too old to realize your dreams

January 10, 2013 Reshmi Chakraborty

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.