Vasant Nagar | Citizen Matters, Blogs

Centres of conflict or pathways to peace?

October 12, 2011 Pushpa Achanta

Wise words About the Green line between Greece & Cyprus A potent message Facts on Northern Ireland’s religious divide Separating Palestine and Israel Symbols of peace? US shuts out Mexicans The performers pause Why do

A demand for smarter roads

December 13, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

“Bangalore is not a garden city any more!” is a common refrain that I have been hearing for over 3 years. It is definitely not the cool town that we had visited a few times

Dramanon is staging “Sic” again at Alliance Francaise

October 21, 2009 Deepa Mohan

After successfully staging the play at Ranga Shankara, the young Bangalore theatre group, Dramanon, is staging the play at Alliance Francaise de Bangalore. Troupe : Dramanon, Bangalore Playwright : Melissa James Gibson Director : Sharanya

“Art” to be staged by Cult at Alliance Francaise

September 9, 2009 Deepa Mohan

cult presents ART BY YASMINA REZA Art, a French play written by Yasmina Reza, adapted in English, by Christopher Hampton, is a play, that revolves around three diverse and minimalist products of human nature. Three

RTI clinic gaining momentum

July 30, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

"The RTI Act is best understood by using it, not just knowing it". – Anand S, ACF Bangalore It was around 2.15 PM on Jul-25, the last Saturday of the month at Cubbon Park and

Touching and transforming young lives

July 30, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

Ever visited a BBMP school? Or met children studying in one? When I first heard of it, I immediately visualized a dilapidated building with a loud bell and boisterous children. But this one was different.

Volunteer Diary

Women of this World

July 3, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

Women with courage, strength and patience. Supporting their children and each other. Speaking out against violence at home and outside. Despite the pain of abuse and the threat of ostracization and backlash. In India,