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Letting children close to nature

August 2, 2012 Vinita

Typically, urban children today are given little or no opportunity for physical contact with nature. They spend less time in and with nature – so how can they build a relationship with it?

A little activism, a little politics

July 29, 2012 Padmalatha Ravi

The High Court has ruled in favour of the citizens in the Agara-sirisi corridor project. The order essentially says ‘hear them out,’ to the State and BDA. For the moment, the order comes as relief

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MTR oota

July 23, 2012 Anisha Nair

So this time, it’s Karnataka cuisine. While interviewing Sakuntala Narasimhan, a senior journalist, she said there is dearth of restaurants that serve authentic Karnataka food in the city. So Citizen Matters did some digging. Mavalli

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Pick friends for your garden

July 23, 2012 Vinita

Companion planting is a core element of organic gardening. This has proven to have improved the yield of surrounding plants and even improve the flavour of neighbouring plants.

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A place for Vegetarianos

June 24, 2012 Anisha Nair

Vegetarian delights! Eurasia Pasta and Barbeque in Jayanagar would be one of the best choice if you want a variety, the vegetarian way. Rooftop, balcony or a cozy indoor seat? Choose your table according to

Butterflies in my garden

June 21, 2012 Vinita

Your little garden is not just for your plants. It supports a lot of animal life too. Do you see butterflies and squirrels in your garden?

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What a pest (Part II)

May 3, 2012 Vinita

Powdery mildews and mealy bugs are the biggest problems faced by gardeners. Here are some non-chemical, DIY solutions to keep them away.

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God’s own food in Namma Ooru!

April 24, 2012 Anisha Nair

The aroma of the coconut oil being heated on a pan, the tempting curries and payasam dishes spread across the table is what God’s Own Country’s food is about. Here are some of the restaurants

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What a pest (Part I)

April 23, 2012 Vinita

It is important we keenly observe the type of insect and the nature of ‘attack’ before shifting to panic mode and seeking out a solution to exterminate the organism completely.

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Dhokla, Faafda, Thepla, Haandva – Yes!

April 23, 2012 Anisha Nair

The Farsans tempt you, Kadhi welcomes you and you indulge in the heavenly feast of Gujarati Cuisine. Check out some of the inviting places to try out dishes from Gujarat.

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More than Gobi Manchuri in Jayanagar

April 6, 2012 Nagashree Gururaj

Do you want to taste authentic Chinese cuisine without the tadka? Here are some options you can check out in Jayanagar. Three Quarter Chinese at Jayanagar is a perfect place to hangout during weekends as

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Forget the Gobi Manchuri in Koramanala

April 6, 2012 Anisha Nair

The urge to eat Chinese cuisine made me hunt for a smaller version of China here in Bengaluru and I searched for some genuine Chinese cuisine restaurants here. When that sour and spicy taste mixes

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Wondering about birthday party venues in Koramangala?

March 28, 2012 Nagashree Gururaj

Birthdays are not anymore a simple affair with a bunch of friends, cake, balloons and candles. Today, childrens’ birthday bashes can be quite a fancy event with everything from bouncing castles to magic shows, all

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Don’t throw those leaves away

March 26, 2012 Vinita

We normally discard the cauliflower leaves and beetroot leaves. But they are packed with nutrition and taste great too.

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Salad corners in Jayanagar

March 13, 2012 Nagashree Gururaj

Gorging on delicious but high calorie junk food no doubt gives pleasure to our taste buds, but along with it comes guilt and weight; guilt of having indulged on so much fat and so many