HERITAGE Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Nominate a building to showcase Bengaluru’s heritage

February 13, 2016 News Desk

INTACH is calling for entries for the 2nd edition of its Heritage Awards. If you know of old buildings in Bengaluru which deserve to be recognised, don’t miss nominating them.

Five videos that capture the spirit of Bengaluru

February 1, 2016 Ganga Madappa

Bengaluru has become a melting pot of cultures. Have a look at these videos that beautifully capture the changing culturescape of the city.

Collaborate with Citizen Matters to document Bengaluru’s people

January 21, 2016 News Desk

Do you remember the knife sharpeners, kulfi walas/ice cream carts, salt sellers, son papadi sellers, metalware repairmen, etc of yesteryear? Collaborate with us to document their stories.

The last years: Raman’s meeting with Nehru and more

November 20, 2015 Pavan Kulkarni

Towards the last years of his life, C V Raman developed bitter feelings towards political leadership. On the deathbed, this atheist remembered Mahatma Gandhi. More on the last days of C V Raman’s life.

Raman, his research institute and his many hobbies

November 6, 2015 Pavan Kulkarni

C V Raman establishes Raman Research Institute with the savings of his life. He also chases many of his passions and works on sound, light and diamonds.

The Raman Effect on Indian Institute of Science

October 30, 2015 Pavan Kulkarni

Part 2 of the series exploring Sir CV Raman’s legacy: Raman takes over the reins of IISc. He soon invites Max Born to Bengaluru. He also initiates other reforms, setting off a chain of events that eventually cost him the directorship.

How C V Raman came to Bangalore

October 23, 2015 Pavan Kulkarni

In this four-part series, we explore the relationship between C V Raman and the city of Bengaluru – his life and work here, that gave the city many of its famous landmarks. This part explores early life and C V Raman’s journey to Bengaluru.

Remembering the man who built Krishna Rao Pavilion: Otto Koenigsberger

October 8, 2015 News Desk

A new book on German architect Otto Koenigsberger, traces his contribution to Bengaluru. Read an excerpt from the book describing his work on the KR Pavilion, City Bus Terminus and Municipal Swimming Pool.

When Bengaluru’s history buffs got together to paint Tipu’s fort Red

July 25, 2015 Akshatha M

How did they paint Bengaluru’s most important historical fort red, just in one night? Why the heritage party? What really went on?

Mythological beings… nature imagined

July 9, 2015 Deepa Mohan

Many creatures that are depicted in Hindu mythology are inspired by nature. As Deepa Mohan talks about some of them, she reminds us of the importance of feeling the nature around us as we go about our daily lives.

Society

When four goddesses walk around Mavalli, the heart of Bengaluru

June 18, 2015 Ganga Madappa

In early June, the village of Mavalli, close to Lalbagh, was witness to Ooru Habba. Celebrated once in three years, the festival is a call to invoke the blessings of the resident deity, Mariamma. Here are some snapshots from this year’s edition of the festival.

Society

In pictures: Bengaluru, through the years…

April 23, 2015 Rahul Ravi

Have you ever visualised how the cityscape has changed through the years? Here’s a look at some iconic pictures of Bengaluru and what they have evolved to today.

Bengaluru’s old buildings shine in first ever INTACH Heritage awards

April 21, 2015 Meera Iyer

INTACH recognises heritage buildings in Bengaluru on the basis of maintenance, architectural integrity and value to the cityscape at the first edition of the Heritage Awards.

Murphy Town market gets into heritage list, BBMP won’t redevelop it

April 15, 2015 Pavan Kulkarni

Murphy Town Market may be joining the list of over 800 heritage structures in Bengaluru. The BBMP has dropped its plan to renovate the old market, saying the structure is solid.

Governance

Lost in the rubble: Malleswaram Market becomes history

March 30, 2015 Pavan Kulkarni

The 50-year-old market was razed down this January to make way for a complex. After telling the court that they will not demolish it while the case is on, why did BBMP go back on its word? Here’s a sneak peak into the events that led to demolition.