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Unused materials in your home can help B’luru kids get back to school: An eco-group shows how

September 23, 2020 G Nagaraj

The eco-group Indian Ploggers Army has been collecting unused smartphones, toys and books, and distributing these to children in need. The initiative has helped many children access online classes even as it ensures sustainable waste management.

Will vehicle ban in Cubbon Park worsen traffic congestion? No, finds IISc study

September 14, 2020 News Desk

A recent IISc study finds that allowing vehicles inside Cubbon Park does not help reduce traffic. Instead, a vehicle ban in the park can reduce both emissions and the overall distance motorists travel.

How can BMTC ensure commuters’ safety during COVID? Share your ideas with us

July 13, 2020 News Desk

Post lockdown, lakhs of Bengalureans have resumed travelling in BMTC buses. What should be done to make these buses safe enough for commuters? Share your thoughts with us.

Podcast: What makes citizen activism in Bengaluru unique

May 21, 2020 Grace Madigan

Bengaluru has a extraordinarily large number of citizen activists working to make the city more liveable. Listen to our podcast on how these groups evolved and what they’ve been doing.

Vehicles driving on the wrong side of the road on Dickenson Road adding to the traffic pile up on both sides. Pic: Ekta Sawant

New traffic fines: “We need less outrage, more political accountability”

September 9, 2019 Srinivas Alavilli

Hefty fines lead to fewer traffic violations, and hence better traffic management. Then why are we angry about the new fines? And what can we, as citizens, really do?

Citizens drive the agenda in Bengaluru – is this a turning point?

May 2, 2018 Meera K

Candidates are now interviewed by citizens and participating in citizen-organised open forums; and their language is reflecting the citizen demands.

Is Opposition forgetting its duty while citizens keep govt in check?

March 7, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Bengaluru is a hotbed of activism. Citizens react to everything that affects them. It is the duty of the Opposition party to highlight and discuss the issues that matter to people – but what is the Opposition busy with?

Changing from bystanders to stakeholders: a year of Citizens for Bengaluru

October 10, 2017 Prabhadev, Mala Sugantha and Manasi Paresh Kumar

From forming a human chain to stop ‘steel flyover’ to Beku-BeDa Santhe a year later, Citizens for Bengaluru has come a long way, learning the ropes of dealing with government. Citizen participation is no longer an aberration but now a norm.

Kaikondrahalli Lake captures everybody’s heart, yet again!

January 17, 2017 News Desk

Workshops, photography trails, storytelling sessions, organic food and a lot of fun – this is what Kakondrahalli lake festival witnessed.