November, 2014 Citizen Matters, Blogs

Here’s how we can make Swachh Bharat campaign work in every city

November 30, 2014 Ashwin Mahesh

It’s too early to say that Swachh Bharat is failing. But it’s getting late to say what it will take to make it work, and so far there is no sign of those things. 1.

Theatre Review: Our Iceberg Is Melting

November 29, 2014 Deepa Mohan

The cast and some of the crew taking a bow after the show. It’s always a challenge to go to a play after it’s done several shows. This happened to me on 28th November, 2014,

How our city skies look….

November 28, 2014 Deepa Mohan

Smog over the city: view from Nandi Hills, 271114 I took this picture from Nandi Hills, The grey band in the lower part of the photo shows the skies over Bangalore. It was appalling

We CAN make it work!

November 28, 2014 Deepa Mohan

In May 2014, the residents of Casa Ansal, disgusted with the garbage piling up on their side walls, had called on the help of the Ugly Indian, and had this clean-up drive that I had

The City authorities have decided to redesign and redevelop some of the historic markets in Bangalore. In an article in the Bangalore Mirror, ‘Is this the end of the road for the city’s iconic markets?’,

Celebrating The Mother

November 26, 2014 Chitra Srikrishna

Photo credit: Bhoomija As the last quarter of the year rolls round, Devi or the Mother Goddess figures frequently in classical concerts. Bhoomija, a Bangalore-based trust that promotes performing arts presented a special concert

Does education mean a more heightened awareness about one’s role in society?

November 25, 2014 Sruthi Krishnan

Author: Tanmayee Narendra What does it mean to be “educated”? Does education necessarily mean a more heightened awareness about one’s role in society? These are some questions that I was forced to ask myself after

Before protesting against the Kiss of Love campaign, better understand why it is happening!

November 25, 2014 Ashwin Mahesh

I was surprised to see news reports that the Women’s Right Commission (WRC) chief has written to the DGP and the Home Minister asking the State to discourage the Kiss of Love protest, because she

Conserving paper, BESCOM style

November 24, 2014 Deepa Mohan

Me to BESCOM (Bangalore Power) employee: Can I have an ECS Mandate form, please, to enable me to have the monthly power bill amount deducted from my bank account automatically? (The forms are free, and

Birdwatching: Kaikondrahalli Kere, 23 Nov 2014

November 24, 2014 Deepa Mohan

Email to the bngbirds egroup: It was very pleasant to be able to go to Kaikondrahalli Kere after a long time and find that, apart from the dumping and levelling going on down one side

What to do if you find an injured bird or animal

November 23, 2014 Deepa Mohan

If you find an injured wild animal or bird, or even a domesticated pet such as a cat or dog: 1. Keep the creature as comfortable as possible, in an area lined with paper to

Not just citizens, the government too needs to help clean India

November 21, 2014 Ganga Madappa

On October 2nd, Prime Minister Modi announced Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Mission Clean India. In his speech, he appealed to Indians to devote 100 hours every year towards the cause of cleanliness. He also stated, “It

Five years of rain water recharge can change the water map!

November 21, 2014 Shreya Shankar

A Rainwater Harvesting system was implemented in Vivek Khanna’s residence in Shubh Enclave in early 2009. The system comprised storage of rooftop rainwater in a large 15,000 litre sump as well as two recharge

Bellandur Buzz | Champion in Me run | Iblur park clean up | APR run | SWM

November 20, 2014 Shilpi Sahu

Bellandur Buzz Issue # 23 Nov 20th 2014 This fornightly newsletter is published by the citizen group bellandur-forum@googlegroups.com Upcoming Events: Champion in Me Run Venue: Snehadaan campus on Sarjapur road. Date: November 23rd Time:

The Weight of Words…

November 20, 2014 Deepa Mohan

Tipu Pasha of Book Bonanza. Pic: Amith Kumar A few days ago, Amith Kumar introduced me to a rather unusual bookshop in Jayanagar—Book Bonanza. I have always been a lover of second-hand books, Somehow, these,

Month: November 2014