February | 2010 | Citizen Matters, Blogs

Reminding government bodies about the law!

February 28, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

Heard that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has been spending thousands of crores of rupees on ‘development’ projects? And awarding contracts to various private consultants? But, who are they? Bangalore based Anti Corruption Forum

What the indictment of the city’s top brass means

February 28, 2010 Subramaniam Vincent

The episode at Carlton Towers could have happened anywhere in the city. The fire of 23rd February claimed nine and many more were hurt. The question of plan permissions, collusion, bye-law and safety violations and

Cycling Rally on March 7th, to promote Women’s Cycling

February 28, 2010 Deepa Mohan

This is something I would loved to have participated in if I’d been in Bangalore….do participate! Cycle Rally – 7th March 2010 The Event: ‘Go Green Bangalore’ – A Cycle Rally in Bangalore on Sunday,

Doctoral Program at IISc

February 26, 2010 Deepa Mohan

National Institute of Advanced Studies Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore 560 012 Tel. 080-22185000, Fax: 080-2218 5028 URL: www.nias.res.in DOCTORAL PROGRAMME The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is one of the uniqueinstitutions in

It takes a child…

February 21, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

…to question why she needs permission to answer nature …to wonder aloud why ‘adults’ often discuss kids’ issues without consulting them …to inform ‘leaders’ that their needs are critical too …to remind elders that they

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Smile Please

February 20, 2010 City Shutterbug

Hardships.Children.Smiles. Picture by Govind Chakravarti

Rock-Climbing Meet at Turahalli, 21 Feb 2010

February 18, 2010 Deepa Mohan

Celebrating Turahalli. It is that time of the year once again, when all the rock climbers inand around get together for some bouldering at Turahalli. It’s alsothe time for us to spread the awareness about

Rock-Climbing Meet at Turahalli on 21 Feb 2010

February 18, 2010 Deepa Mohan

Celebrating Turahalli. It is that time of the year once again, when all the rock climbers inand around get together for some bouldering at Turahalli. It’s alsothe time for us to spread the awareness about

Selling my business – Part II: Yes, I want to sell…what should I do..

February 16, 2010 Anjana Vivek

Getset and Go decided that they did, after all, want to sell a stake in their company to the Zing Group. They went back to Gyan, their advisor. Gyan, "Looking at this in a lighter

Injury Management Workshop for Cyclists at BOTS, Jayanagar

February 11, 2010 Deepa Mohan

Have you ever wondered what to carry with you on a long ride? Have you been puzzled by how to administer first-aid to a fallen bicyclist? Have you seen bollywood movies where the hero beats

Open letter from Hasiru Usiru on draft BMLTA act

February 10, 2010 Deepa Mohan

Dear Shri Mohsin avare, This is regarding the Draft of the Bangalore Metropolitan Land Transport Authority Act. I am writing to you on behalf of the Hasiru Usiru network. We would like to commend the

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A Russell Market Portrait

February 8, 2010 City Shutterbug

A street vendor at Russell Market takes a quick break to pose for us. Pic by Govind Chakravarti

Selling my business – Part I: Are these the right reasons to sell my business?

February 3, 2010 Anjana Vivek

Getset and Go were getting tired of running their business. Theirs was a 5 year old company, started with enthusiasm and a high level of energy. But … 2009 had been a bad year. Orders had