• National
  • Bengaluru
  • Chennai
  • Other Cities
    • Kolkata
    • New Delhi
    • Gurugram
    • Mumbai
    • Mysuru
    • Srinagar
    • Kochi
  • Blogs
  • OpenCity.in
  • Donate
  • Login
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Citizen Matters, Blogs
  • HOME
  • Blog Posts
  • Policy
    • Blogger’s Code of Conduct
    • Privacy Policy
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Blogger
    • Submit a Citizen Article
  • Cities
    • Bengaluru
    • Chennai
  • News

Month: April 2016

No Picture
Forward Bellandur

Yet another construction threatens to dry up Kaikondrahalli lake

April 29, 2016 Shilpi Sahu

Kaikondrahalli and Kasavanahalli lakes have been in the news for disturbing reasons lately – the rampant real estate developments in the valley zone that may lead to drying up of the downstream lakes and massive »

No Picture
Everyday City

What is the ‘Everyday City’?

April 26, 2016 Kiran Keswani

The idea of the ‘Everyday city’ is based on the concept of Everyday Urbanism that was proposed in 1999 by Margaret Crawford & others, wherein the city is seen above all as a social product »

No Picture
I Change Indira Nagar

Spotted: 27 species of trees

April 25, 2016 Poornima Kannan

Spurred by the recent tree cutting incident in the vicinity of the neighbourhood, a tree walk was organised on the morning of April 23rd by the BM Residents Welfare Association in Indira Nagar 1st Stage, »

No Picture
Puttenahalli Post

From Green to Clean: Puttenahalli Lake

April 23, 2016 Usha Rajagopalan

We are delighted to tell you that finally our Puttenahalli lake, (near MLR Convention Hall, J.P. Nagar) is showing, almost, its true glory! The alligator weed which had covered most of the entire expanse of »

No Picture
Music Matters

Minstrels Through The Ages

April 22, 2016 Chitra Srikrishna

Minstrels and troubadours were travelling musicians of the medieval age. Their songs and ballads reflected themes of love and chivalry. The performance was usually a single voice with a single instrument like the harp or »

No Picture
Deepa's Jottings

Butterflies in Bannerghatta: under threat

April 21, 2016 Deepa Mohan

When we talk of conservation, we often think of trees, water, mammals and birds. However, Rohit Girotra, who, in the past few years, has popularized  butterfly walks, and indeed, has discovered several species of butterflies »

No Picture
I Change Indira Nagar

Walk among the trees of Indiranagar

April 19, 2016 Praveen S

If you love nature, like walking among trees and flowers, and want to know more about our green heritage, this is the walk for you. If you know absolutely nothing about trees or nature, you »

No Picture
Editors' Blog

Launching OpenCity.in – a data portal for Indian cities

April 13, 2016 News Desk

Oorvani Foundation and Datameet are happy to announce the launch of OpenCity.in – an urban public data portal. In cities across India, there is a lack of accessible and robust public data. Citizens often do »

No Picture
In Lighter Whine

Tales from the South Side

April 12, 2016 Ritvik Mandyam

Hello, all. I apologize for my long absence (I vanish way too regularly, don’t I?). I’ve been a bit busy with things like my board exams. However, I am now back, although my skills (as »

No Picture
Ideas at Work

How to overcome Hale-kallu-Hosa-billu syndrome and Rs 4.99 lakh magic!

April 12, 2016 Ashwin Mahesh

In government, there has been a historical fear that private contractors will take public funds for a ride. And among the public, there is a historical fear that governments will award contracts to their preferred »

Posts navigation

1 2 »

Our Mission

Catalysing better cities by empowering citizens with the right knowledge and understanding.
Get the Citizen Matters newsletter
loader

Latest

  • The Why of Citizen Activism
  • CM’s Budget speech scores high on mobility ideas, water planing and education
  • Nature Feature, Feb ’19:Hayath and the world of many legs…
  • Citizens take pledge to save trees from felling
  • Thiruvaiyaru – A State of Mind
  • Kerehabba at Kaikondrahalli Lake on February 17, 2019
  • A Seniors’ meet with a difference…
  • Nature Feature, Jan ’19: Asian Waterfowl Census, Hoskote kere
  • When Ward Committee meets at Begur Ward
  • Disappearing natural waterways
Tweets by citizenmatters
Topics
  • Arts and Culture
  • Business & Economy
  • Civic Engagement
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Government
  • Health
  • Society
  • Leisure
  • People
Cities
  • Bengaluru
  • Chennai
Information
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Awards and Recognition
  • FAQ on Citizen Matters
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Advertisement Guidelines
  • Syndicated Content
  • Reprint Permissions
  • Openings: Staff / Freelance / Volunteer
  • Site Guide
Collaborate
  • Blogger’s Code of Conduct
  • Citizen Journalism Pledge
  • Citizen Journalism Guidelines
  • Comment Policy & Disclaimer
  • Style Guide for Writers
Supported by