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The Why of Citizen Activism

February 15, 2019 Meera K

In an earlier post, I wrote about the rise of the citizen entrepreneurs. Thought I’ll share why these active citizens do what they do. I am including myself in this club because I still volunteer

How citizen entrepreneurs can make a difference

May 28, 2015 Meera K

Some start their own enterprises because they want to be independent. Some have dreams of making it big. But some end up being change-makers, because they wish to see some problem solved, the kind nobody

Segregation going strong at Bellandur apartments

November 5, 2013 Meera K

Last Friday, on Rajyotsava, Karnataka High Court justices N Kumar and B V Nagarathna, visited Bellandur Ward apartments Divyashree Elan and Springfields. This was part of a tour of various Solid Waste Management facilities in

Aftermath of the pujas

October 25, 2013 Meera K

More than a month and a half have gone since the Ganesha festival, but the idols and trash at the Kalyani tank at Kaikondrahali Lake still make for a sorry sight. There are also the

One for the road, two for the pothole

September 17, 2013 Meera K

A resident from one of the 80 apartments in the Sobha apartments neighbourhood/Green Glen Layout posed an open challenge last week, daring people to walk down the main access road grandly named Palm Avenue, without

Gender equality begins at home

July 12, 2012 Meera K

Fifty percent of us are women. And there is a Women’s Day, yes. Yet, there are scores of stories about the struggles, achievements, journeys, and worries of women in our cities. We cannot cram all

Residents associations, follow the leaders!

June 28, 2012 Meera K

To the casual observer, it may appear that Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) in the city often work in silos; they are not often effective and find it tough to tackle larger issues. This may even

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Beware while taking a left!

May 20, 2012 Meera K

Dangerous section of Harlur Road needs quick action. Many of us who live on this road may have noticed this deep ditch by the side of Harlur Road; but it took Krishna Gurumurthy, from

Illegal construction continues at Kaikondrahalli lake

December 24, 2011 Meera K

Citizen Matters had earlier covered Kaikondrahalli lake being threatened by road widening plans and illegal building encroachment. The temple is only a few metres from the lake, which violates the rule that a buffer zone

A treasure of waste

Freedom from filth

August 22, 2011 Meera K

No public meeting organiser ever takes in to consideration waste management. Whether it is an exhibition or a hunger strike, it is rare to see dustbins. Food stalls all around Freedom Park. Not a bin

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ORR-Sarjapur Road anti-corruption meetings: Enthusiastic response

August 19, 2011 Meera K

Many Bellandur residents have been enthused by the anti-corruption campaign. They are organising small and large local rallies, candle light vigils and protests. It started earlier this week itself – Aug 16th saw a human

Child’s safety is no child’s play

July 25, 2011 Meera K

All the daily newspapers covered the death of a child at an apartment on Bannerghata Road yesterday. The mother was feeding the restless child near the open passage window. With the child cranky and kicking,

Two faces of every neighbourhood

July 24, 2011 Meera K

Every area in Bengaluru has two faces. Koramangala is known to be a posh locality. But turn into a side road off 80 feet road and you will hit Koramangala village, or what’s left of

Plenty of birds now at Kaikondrahalli Kere

July 11, 2011 Meera K

White-throated Kingfisher. Pic: Sohel Mohamed/B R Srivatsa. Sohel Mohamed and B R Srivatsa are both Birdwatchers with interest in wildlife conservation residing in HSR & BTM Layout respectively. They have shared the following report on

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Sewage backs up at newly rejuvenated lake, residents write to BBMP

May 9, 2011 Meera K

With the drainage lines from Ambalipura clogged, sewage has backed up near the Ambalipura Lake. Residents and members of Forward150 federation are trying to get the authorities to act, but no response till date. Sewage