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HomeEconomy

Economy

Exploring issues around industry and employment in Bengaluru, with a special focus on urban livelihoods across economic classes.

Economy

Yes or no to plastic bags?

February 15, 2009 Meera Iyer

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

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Economy

BPO, a road much traveled but less known

February 8, 2009 Shruti Ramesh

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

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Economy

Water heaters or silent killers?

January 19, 2009 Divya Sharma

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

Economy

Hey! The price tag doesn’t match…

December 28, 2008 M Ramachandran

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

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Economy

The fridge that chilled spines instead of water

December 25, 2008 Purnima Coontoor

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

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Economy

Fine print: Check that discount

December 15, 2008 Supriya Khandekar

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

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Economy

Consumer wins Rs.50000 damages from beverage major

December 9, 2008 Supriya Khandekar

The complaint? He was over-charged for bottled water. The senior citizen has also decided to give Rs.25000 back to the Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum.

Economy

BIA cargo village inaugurated

December 8, 2008 Bangalore International Airport

Bengaluru International Airport inaugurated the country’s first of its kind Cargo Village.

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Commute

When citizens mattered

November 30, 2008 T L Prasanna Venkatesan

Passengers on a Bengaluru-Chennai bus unite in their demand and get a better bus. A citizen report by Prasanna Venkatesan.

Economy

Not a mall, just a simple complex!

November 25, 2008 Gopal M S

One of the shopping complexes not lost under the glitz of Bengaluru’s malls survives in Jayanagar 4th block. Check it out for a good bargain.

Economy

Refund for a power cut? Yes, it’s true

November 20, 2008 Supriya Khandekar

Did you know that BESCOM’s power cuts are subject to scrutiny by the state’s electricity regulator and the rules allow for penalties to be paid to consumers? Read on.

Commute

Truck central, Kalasipalaya

November 9, 2008 Gopal M S

Kalasipalaya is the hub of every major trucking company and supporting services in Bangalore; here are a few images that capture the spirit of Kalasipalaya.

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Economy

BRA-I, a voice for city realtors

October 16, 2008 Supriya Khandekar

The Bangalore Realtors Association aims to streamline and promote real estate brokerage with a focus on transparency and fair dealing.

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Economy

Old world charm, old world prices

October 6, 2008 Poornima Dasharathi

Enter these narrow lanes of old Bangalore to find the best bargains and come out with laden bags and not-so-empty wallets.

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Economy

How to start a CSR initiative

September 19, 2008 Sattva Ezine

No CSR initiatives in your company? Here’s how you can get something started!

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