Economy

Entrepreneurs rent solar powered CFL lights to small vendors, making it easier for the latter to ply their trade in the evenings too.

As the economic downturn rages through several industries in Bengaluru, Citizen Matters finds out how people’s lives are being impacted, what options they have and what measures they are taking to cope.

How is the global economic crisis shaping the job market in Bengaluru? Citizen Matters inquired into whether companies in the city are only firing or also hiring.

Read on to discover how a silken dream was woven by Tipu Sultan, the Maharajas of Mysore and Jamsedji Tata to make Bengaluru the pioneer of sericulture.

Empty billboards are dotting Bengaluru’s skyline. While some say this is because of the economic crisis, others say it is all just in the mind. Will the coming financial year see a change or is this trend here to stay for a while?

Bangalore hosted Aero India 2009, Asia’s premier air show and the Yelahanka air force station saw 50 international delegations as well as local visitors.

Local retails chains are adopting ‘biodegradable’ plastic bags. Are these really eco-friendly? Meanwhile, one local trader shows there are simpler alternatives.

A BPO employee’s account of her experience and people’s approach towards the BPO industry.

The ubiquitous gas geysers can prove dangerous if kept in an unventilated place. Better safe than sorry – read on.

An alert and persistent customer of one those new-fangled chain fresh-fruit-vegetable-grocery stores uncovers yet another way they cheat shoppers.

A harried housewife just wants her fridge fixed, the fancy MNC has nothing but fine print to show her.

An alert consumer gets the better of an offer at a big store that was not intended to be!