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New Delhi to Chandni Chowk
First things first: The headline of this blog is not the title of an upcoming movie! This script was conceived during a pollution-free ride —amid a haze of smoke outside—from New Delhi (railway station) to »
Articles by Pravir B
Whitefield Rising
A fun way to raise funds for a happy school
As the country observed Teacher’s Day, it was time to celebrate a fundraiser held recently in Bengaluru. The money collected through the first-of-its-kind initiative in Whitefield will help renovation of Government Lower Primary School at »
Whitefield Rising
Kids take art to the waterside to portray the landscape
This Saturday, around 160 children participated in a drawing competition in the premises of Nallurhalli lake. Nallurhalli Rising had organised the event to encourage public participation and create awareness on the lake’s conservation »
Whitefield Rising
Whitefield residents rise in protest
More than 200 residents living in BBMP’s Mahadevapura Zone walked peacefully on Borewell Road in Whitefield recently, demanding restoration of the road and civic amenities. Young and old, women and men, joined hands to cover the »
Whitefield Rising
Whitefield habba is here this weekend!
Whitefield Habba is an initiative to bring together people belonging to diverse backgrounds and residing in different parts of BBMP’s Mahadevapura Zone. To be held at Whitefield’s oldest spot – Inner Circle ground – the fest is ‘by the people, of the people and for the »
Whitefield Rising
Is Deepavali without crackers an oxymoron?
Pic: Shree D N Diwali or Deepavali, literally a row of lamps, is just round the corner. Spread over five days, it is the biggest festival for our family and our community. The biggest festivities are reserved for amavasya or »
Whitefield Rising
Pool Circle completes full circle
Two days after the launch of the Whitefield Rising Pool Circle Initiative, Ashish (the ride giver) and Pravir (the ride sharer) car-pooled from Whitefield to Domlur on the morning of 19th October. Although their residences, »
Whitefield Rising
DCP lauds Whitefield citizens for neighbourhood watch programme
Encouraged by the success of Neighbourhood Watch (NW) initiative in Whitefield, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East Division), Dr Boralingaiah M B has announced the extension of the programme to other areas of South East »
Whitefield Rising
When a dream takes wings, a girl shines
Deepanjali Mishra. Pic: Pravir B. Sukanti and Bhagirathi Mishra are on cloud nine. Since May 28, when the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the results for Grade 10 board examination, these Whitefield residents »
Whitefield Rising
Turtles can fly – commemorating the 500+ children who started school
In 2015, Whitefield Rising volunteers joined hands with Samridhdhi Trust to run a Bridge School for children of construction workers in Nallurahalli area of Whitefield. Rotary and various companies contributed to the cause. Meanwhile, many »