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The plague goddess, the Ashwath Katte and the CITY

April 19, 2020 Kiran Keswani

In an article in LiveMint, ‘Of plagues, people and the everlasting impact of short events’, Anurag Behar, the CEO of Azim Premji Foundation writes, “We have not dealt with anything like this before, individually or

Kere Habba 2020: Celebrating Kaikondrahalli lake and its ecology

February 25, 2020 Shilpi Sahu

Workshops, photography trails, storytelling sessions, organic food, 5 km run and a lot of fun – this is what Kaikondrahalli lake festival witnessed. Special eco-friendly medals made of lake reeds were awarded to all runners!

Oorja for Whitefield Rising’s Bembala: Extending support to survivors of violence

February 21, 2020 Ritu George

Support women and children survivors of violence through group art show ‘Oorja’ at the Art Corridor Taj West End, Bengaluru from 23 February – 2 March 2020.

Theatre Review: “RamaNaya”, by Sandbox Collective

February 10, 2018 Deepa Mohan

When one goes to see a play,one goes with certain constructs; one, that there will be a linear narrative, that one may be entertained while also made to think, and that one will connect to

Theatre Review: “remember Remember”, by Tahatto at Ranga Shankara

October 13, 2017 Deepa Mohan

Since I have enjoyed the work of Tahatto for many years now (you can read my review of another of their plays, here (written on a rainy evening exactly 5 years and 3 days ago!)

How a Bellandur family organised a low-waste celebration

May 16, 2017 Anandhi Balaji

Sobha Quartz in Bellandur, Bengaluru is a residential apartment complex with 146 families. Some families living here compost their kitchen waste in their own balcony-based mini composting plants. They also embrace zero-waste events, sustainable menstruation

Sudha Ragunathan sings for Puttenahalli Lake

February 7, 2017 Arathi Manay Yajaman

PNLIT Fundraiser concert ‘Padma Bhushan Sudha Ragunathan sings for Puttenahalli Lake’ is here! ‘Without music, life would be a mistake,’ said Neitzsche. ‘Without water, there would be no life,’ they say. Sudha Ragunathan, Sangita Kalanidhi, and

Open well with water: Opposite Kaikondrahalli Kere

January 13, 2017 Shubha Ramachandran

Most borewells along Sarjapura Road do not yield much water. A new apartment opposite Kaikondrahalli Kere is also struggling for water as their borewells run dry. The builder decides to revive an old open well

The colours of devotion: Sai Baba Temple, 4th T Block, Jayanagar

December 16, 2016 Deepa Mohan

It’s always very enjoyable to watch the colours and festivities at a temple, whether or not one is reliigiously inclined. Standing across the road from the Sai Baba temple in Jayanagar 4th T Block, I

When a dream takes wings, a girl shines

June 8, 2016 Pravir Bagrodia

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

Photography Exhibition to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis

May 9, 2016 Deepa Mohan

Clicked2Help presents “Spirit of India”, an exhibition of photographs showcasing various facets of a vibrant and colorful India at Venkatappa Art Gallery (VAG). The exhibition will be inaugurated on 13 th May, 2016 and will

Walk among the trees of Indiranagar

April 19, 2016 Praveen S

If you love nature, like walking among trees and flowers, and want to know more about our green heritage, this is the walk for you. If you know absolutely nothing about trees or nature, you

When communities celebrate the gift of giving

November 28, 2015 Divya Sreedharan

Call me old-fashioned, but flea markets at malls leave me cold. For me, true celebration happens when communities and families chip in, not for themselves but to help others. And how better to ring in

How the Boy got his Drum at Puttenahalli Lake on 12th Sept.

September 16, 2015 Usha Rajagopalan

Thank god it didn’t rain! We never thought we would say this but it was important that the early evening of Sat. 12th Sept remained nice and dry. “Keshavraju Thippaswamy” wanted a drum above everything else.

Preparing for an eco-friendly Ganesha festival at Kaikondrahalli Lake

September 10, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

The nightmare of our lakes is fast approaching. Yes, this is the time of year that every lake that has water in it would actually be wishing it was dry enough to turn away devotees