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HomeGENRE: In Focus

GENRE: In Focus

Long form, in-depth or investigative reportage on issues critical to the city

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Economy

The Consumer Protection Act can work for you

December 2, 2007 Daksha Hathi

We regularly read reports in the news about citizens being awarded compensation from consumer courts on disputes with errant vendors. But how does this all work? Where does a Bangalorean have to start? Wise Buy guides you.

Civic

What do you think of the BDA?

November 26, 2007 Revathi Siva Kumar

How do some involved citizens perceive the BDA – the state-created planning and development authority for Bangalore. Is it an IT-savvy organisation and has it helped the city, or is it a corrupt body just not upto its job?

Civic

S T Bed Layout’s struggle for infrastructure

November 12, 2007 Samuel Jacob

This cacophony of houses, shops, offices and commercial units is one of the many tank beds that have been converted to layouts in the city. But short-sighted, unplanned and ad-hoc development has led to flooding and severe drainage issues for residents.

Environment

Bangaloreans contribute to wildlife protection

November 5, 2007 Deepa Mohan

A profile of India Nature Watch, an online resource for Indian wildlife photography buffs.

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Infrastructure

A health crisis in the making

November 4, 2007 Samuel Jacob

Is the water you drink safe enough?

Environment

Animal shelters do a great job, despite odds

September 30, 2007 Deepa Mohan

A visit to CUPA’s Bannerghata Rescue Centre and PfA’s animal hospice in Kengeri shows the centres doing their best for the animals.

Environment

More Bangaloreans going in for water harvesting

June 30, 2007 Revathi Siva Kumar

Since May 2007, the water board has made rainwater harvesting (RWH) mandatory for new constructions and appears to be quietly enforcing this rule.

Environment

Will PPP destroy lakes?

June 30, 2007 Rajeev Yeshwanth

Will the Lake Development Authority’s (LDA) public private partnership (PPP) model protect or destroy Bangalore’s last remaining lakes?

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Economy

Lack of political will, lots of confusion

June 5, 2007 Revathi Siva Kumar

What is the impact of the ban on Child Labour? Did it help eliminate this dreadful practice? There is confusion aplenty and a dearth of political will.

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Environment

Agara lake conversion stirring up protests

May 31, 2007 Rajeev Yeshwanth

LDA leases out Agara Lake to a private party which plans an amusement park. Local residents and environmentalists are aghast and plan their next moves.

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