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Citizens fight, while authorities abdicate

April 20, 2008 Revathi Siva Kumar

A green belt in the prime area of Koramangala was set aside in the 90s through litigation which citizens helped the government win. Today, that protection is under threat.

An early morning at Lalbagh

April 14, 2008 Mahesh Srinivas

You’ll have a range of wildlife to keep you company during your walk, from the rare Golden Oriole to the squabbling Pond Herons and more.

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The great Bangalore Bird Race

January 16, 2008 Deepa Mohan

The Bangalore Bird Race is on Sunday, January 20. More than 250 teams have registered for the event so far. Deepa Mohan participated in last year’s race and says there is much to look forward to.

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A recent study by a doctoral students at the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Bangalore suggests that Hebbal lake’s ‘development’ is against the idea of the city being a ‘melting pot’, because it cuts off access to several communities. Rajeev Yeshwanth has more.

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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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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.

Public nuisance to park

August 31, 2007 Hamsa Ravikiran

Hamsa Ravikiran recounts how a dreadful roadside spot got converted to a clean and green garden.

Candle light vigil against privatisation

August 14, 2007 Ayesha Aleem

A candle light vigil was held opposing LDA plans to handover Hebbal Lake to a private party that plans an upmarket recreational facility beside the lake.

Trees in front of retail showroom razed

July 9, 2007 Shubha Narayanan

Who cut the trees in front of Levi’s showroom in Koramangala?

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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.

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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?

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.