September, 2012 Citizen Matters, Blogs

Ganesha immersion at Puttenahalli Lake update

September 29, 2012 Arathi Manay Yajaman

There were not too many immersions at Puttenahalli Lake this year. This may have been because the water in the lake is not very visible because the surface is covered with the invasive Salvinia fern. Another

“Car Aside, Walk Beside”

September 28, 2012 Pushpa Achanta

An interesting way to urge four-wheeler users to burn more calories and less fuel. And of course reduce emissions, traffic, noise et al. Evangelical Social Action Forum, a Bangalore based NGO in association with Healthbridge

So cool to break the rules…

September 26, 2012 Deepa Mohan

It is a narrow gap in the Mini Forest, and any cars parked in that area causes a blockage for the passage of other vehicles. So, at this spot, having a "No Parking" sign

Shakespeare Play Readings

September 26, 2012 Deepa Mohan

Ranga Shankara & JustBooks CLC Shakespeare Play Readings As a precursor to its annual Theatre Festival, Ranga Shankara will present play reading sessions. Three well-known Bangaloreans, Padmavati Rao (among Bangalore’s best-known story-tellers), RJ Shraddha Chaudhary

What do you do?

September 24, 2012 Deepa Mohan

My friend Sugandhi Gadhadhar writes: "1. The driver in an Innova that had "Police" marked on it was honking away. He argued that he *had* to do that, because he was on his way to

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Ancient yoga new avatar

September 23, 2012 Anisha Nair

Being fit is the new mantra and Yoga is making a comeback. Currently young women in the age group of 20 to 35 are especially taking to Yoga. There are a variety of yoga styles,

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When food sizzles

September 23, 2012 Anisha Nair

Hot food is definitely tempting, what if it is smoking hot? A bed of minced meat cutlet with boiled vegetables with some great sauce and maybe mashed potatoes on the side, sizzling away at your

DocWok…

September 22, 2012 Deepa Mohan

Greetings from the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan! Magic Lantern Movies and DOK-LeipzigPresentDoc Wok*A year-long documentary training and mentoring programmeSupported by the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan and the British CouncilCommemorating: "Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities" This pioneering

Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival, 2012

September 20, 2012 Deepa Mohan

The Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival ’12 is back, and is now in its ninth year! This year the theme celebrates one of the greatest playwrights of all time: William Shakespeare. So, gear up for two

Environment

Ganeshas and lakes

September 18, 2012 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Eco-Ganesha kai hote? (What is Eco-Ganesha?) For sixty year old Savitri, who has lived all her life in a village in Maharashtra, the only Ganeshas she knows are the ones they make with the soil from

Turahalli: Developments further to the Habba

September 16, 2012 Deepa Mohan

Here’s the heartening report from Leo Saldanha of ESG: Dear All, This morning, Mr. Appu Rao, IFS, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Bangalore (Urban), Mr. Venkatesh, KFS, Asst. Conservator of Forests, Bangalore South Division, Mr.

Planting of saplings by volunteers

September 15, 2012 Usha Rajagopalan

PNLIT had requested volunteers to help with the planting of a few indigenous saplings at the Puttenahalli lake on Saturday 15th September. The process involved digging or expanding the existing pits, planting the saplings, filling

Get ready for Season Two of “Spark The Rise”

September 15, 2012 Arathi Manay Yajaman

The second season of Mahindra’s Spark the Rise begins on 17th September 2012. See the Spark The Rise journey video here. The Rise Blog said, "In order to re-ignite conversations and spread the word, we’re conducting an exciting three-city tour

Get Eco friendly Ganesha and Save the lake

September 11, 2012 Arathi Manay Yajaman

It is ironic that after praying to Ganesha, considered the Remover of Obstacles we cause such terrible damage to water bodies by immersing the toxic painted idol and killing aquatic life! Please get an eco

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What Kannada books are Bengalureans reading?

September 10, 2012 Anisha Nair

Kannada is dying because of increasing usage of English language is an oft-repeated refrain. Many activists and Kannada lovers are trying to revive the charm of Kannada in various ways. Gaanchali bidi Kannada maathadi, a