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Environment

Why we need our lakes

May 9, 2016 Deepa Mohan

If you are planning to invest in an apartment that promises a ‘lake view’, think twice! The building may just be coming up on the catchment area of a lake.

Governance

Public hearing on slum evictions in Karnataka to be held on January 28th

January 27, 2016 News Desk

The Karnataka Slum Janara Sanghatanegala Okkoota has called for a public hearing at Gandhi Bhavan to discuss highlight the socio-economic and cultural impact of slum evictions.

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Governance

It’s all only on Facebook, what’s the big deal?

May 27, 2014 Prakash Belawadi

His statement “toilets first, then temples” took me by surprise, says Belawadi, on why he chose to advocate Modi for PM.

Governance

‘Abandon Hindutva agenda, empower everyone’

May 22, 2014 Ganga Madappa

Modi has not been voted to build the Ram Mandir or rewrite the history textbooks – he should not tamper with all this, says Prakash Belawadi. Read more!

Civic

Why Electronics City is more than just an IT-hub

March 17, 2013 Jinal Dadiya

As governments grapple with land acquisition and zoning issues, a young researcher from the city explains why E-City itself could set an example in inclusive urban development.

Environment

The development vs conservation dichotomy

October 4, 2012 News Desk

On one hand development is leading to loss of green spaces, on the other, active citizen movements gives a hope for conservation. Bengaluru’s biodiversity despite urbanisation was the topic of discussion at the event organised by INTACH and ATREE.

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