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Environment

Alahalli lake restored, after eight long years

April 30, 2019 Anand R Yadwad

Around a decade back, Alahalli lake was filled with sewage and garbage. Birds and fish did not thrive here anymore. Here’s the story of how citizens got this lake restored, with eight years of persistent efforts

Society

These olde Bengaluru houses

July 1, 2017 Nikhil R Reddy

Cuddappah tiles, red oxide, limestone walls, huge verandas, skylights… these old houses of Bengaluru built in Art Deco style have a grace and charm rarely found in newer buildings.

Commute

Is it possible to connect to South Bengaluru through railways?

January 7, 2015 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

Will developing Anekal, Vijayanagar and Bidadi railway stations as terminals help reduce traffic jams in South Bengaluru area? Amith Subramaniam Pallavoor argues that it will.

Society

If I drop everything and rush there, will he come back to life?

December 10, 2014 Chandra Shekhar Balachandran

She actually lived Bhagavadgeeta-style, with an uncompromising attitude towards work. While trying to trace the story of a domestic helper, the author also chronicles the memoirs of the lost Bengaluru.

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Traffic in Adugodi to be affected on account of Rathasapthami

February 5, 2014 News Desk

Vehicular movement in Adugodi will be affected on occasion of the Annual Chariot Festival.

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Civic

Restive residents want greater control of Brigade Millennium community

October 21, 2010 Navya P K

For JP Nagar-ites, a key link road is the 60-feet road that runs through the Millennium complex that is open for traffic. Today, ownership and control of this road remains disputed.

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Environment

Cycle around Madiwala Lake

March 30, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

A group of cyclists have presented a Madiwala Lake Cycle Track proposal to the BMLTA, hoping to clean up the South Bengaluru lake and develop cycling infrastructure in the city.

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