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Health

Sparkling stainless, at a South Indian restaurant

June 13, 2009 Sharath Bhat

A kitchen counter at a small, but popular South Indian restaurant in the city. It’s so popular, the place draws more than a thousand people every day. The food is tasty, the rates are comfortable

Environment

Welcome to the walking track around Ulsoor Lake

May 2, 2009 Sharath Bhat

It was the first time I was actually testing out the walking track here and believe me, this was refreshing. The walking surface is a wee bit rough but who cares, with the kind of

Society

Let’s make the city beautiful…

April 24, 2009 Sharath Bhat

This is one of the main entry points to where I live near Richards Town. It’s a small residential layout, off Lazar Road. This view is nice and flattering – peaceful, green, orderly – to

Society

How Cooke Town retains its old world charm

March 27, 2009 Sharath Bhat

Years ago, Cooke Town was full of old bungalows built during the "burra sahib" days. Lots of garden space, verandahs with trellis panels, spacious bedrooms, high ceilings, four-blade punkahs, windows with framed-glass shutters… I could

Environment

Eye opener for tree lovers

January 21, 2009 Sharath Bhat

While most of us voice visible concern when trees are cut indiscriminately, what are we doing about trees crying out for help, as a result of sheer neglect and apathy ? Just look at these

Society

Volunteer “traffic regulator” at 65

December 14, 2008 Sharath Bhat

Traffic flows smoothly out here. Pics : Sharath Bhat Meet Srinivasalu Naidu – a self-appointed traffic regulator who stations himself at a narrow by-lane off Millers Road in Benson Town – a little before the

Environment

No smoking. Swalpa adjust maadi.

December 7, 2008 Sharath Bhat

I’ve been taking a closer look at "No Smoking" signs in town from a designer’s perspective. Yes, there is a need to be loud and clear – at least till the message sinks in, and

Health

No entry for garbage

November 24, 2008 Sharath Bhat

In Cooke Town, you’ll see an unusual way to get the message across, to random dumpers of garbage. Especially those who miss the bus on the morning collection, when carts go down the road to