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Riding on water
/sites/default/files/homepage_images/lakefi.jpgAre lakes meant to become private properties or should their benefits be accessible to all through joint-ownership by the government, local residents and private bodies ?Aliyeh Rizvi finds out.
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How well do you know your Government?
/sites/default/files/homepage_images/indiagatefi.jpgTest your current affairs quotient regarding India's Government!
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To be or not to be, that is the question
/sites/default/files/homepage_images/tgfi.jpgAre there any long term, sustainable solutions that would help transgenders and beggers be able to live an ordinary lifestyle as opposed to blindly booking them under the stringent Karnataka Police Act? Find out what our readers had to say!
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Building safe communities
/sites/default/files/homepage_images/civildefence.jpgFind out how citizen participation and a time commitment of 2-6 hours a week can make your neighbourhood a much safer place to live in.
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India's Silicon Valley no more
/sites/default/files/homepage_images/siliconvalfi.jpgThe City of Bangalore might soon lose its tag as the I.T Capital of India, mainly due to its crumbling infrastructure and unresolved civic issues. Might this work for or against our already extremely populated city?
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Will Bangalore get a makeover this monsoon?
/sites/default/files/homepage_images/draagefin.jpgEvery year, our city is flooded is during the rains, but just how well do we keep ourselves prepared? J.Mumtaz finds out.
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Attend a film-writing workshop!
by Editor
ScreenWrite.in teaches you not only the art of screenwriting but also the tricky science that goes behind an effective screenplay. Various programs have been designed and conceptualized to guarantee aspiring writers to make their creations happen. Mr John E, a screenwriter of over 30 feature films of such critically acclaimed films like Guna, Kuruthipunnal, Chanakyan, Sooryamanasam & also popular films like Jillonnoru Kadal is the man behind this set-up.
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An open door policy
by Editor
Recently, in a particularly progressive move, the new Commissioner of Coimbatore, Amaresh Pujari decided to bridge the gap between the people of Coimbatore and their law enforcement agency by opening the doors of his office to the public.
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Mission: To stay on the footpath!
Bangalore citizen Nisha Thompson takes a walk around her neighborhood to track how long she can stay on the footpath! Have a video of your own to share? send in your videos/pictures of Bangalore to editor@ijanaagraha.org.
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Moving Beyond the Automobile: Biking
More and more people are choosing to cycle for at least part of their commute in cities across the world. Leading the way in the United States, Portland, Oregon is up to a daily bike count of 17,000 riders. The benefits of cycling are simple. Biking helps reduce congestion, air pollution; meet climate action goals and makes for healthier communities. Providing the best facilities is the only encouragement bicyclists require!
Source: Streetfilms
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What Rubbish!-Civic fest 2010-11
A quick look at the civic project organized by Bala-Janaagraha, aimed at providing a platform for children to share their ideas on civic issues and put into practice all that they have been taught through the academic year. Held on 12th February 2011 at St Josephs Convent Girls High School- the theme for this years Civic Fest was, "Solid Waste Management"
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How clean is your city?
Is Bangalore a clean city ? How civic-conscious are we ? Find out what Bangaloreans have to say !
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No need for speed
The mission of 20's Plenty For Us is to establish 20 mph as the default speed limit on all residential roads. In UK, some 3 million people live in areas with 20 mph speed limits. In this video both urban planners and citizens share thier experiences, showing us that not only do slower speeds save lives, but lowering the limit to 20 mph improves the way local streets function in more ways than one. The change has produced wide-ranging benefits, including less traffic, increased walking and biking, greater independence for children, the elderly and infirm, better health, and calmer driving conditions for motorists.
Source: Streetfilms
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Your view on traffic in Bangalore!
How can the problem of traffic be managed in Bangalore? Find out what the others have to say!
Mission: To stay on the footpath!
Bangalore citizen Nisha Thompson takes a walk around her neighborhood to track how long she can stay on the footpath! Have a video of your own to share? send in your videos/pictures of Bangalore to editor@ijanaagraha.org.
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Soap-Box
Panel Question: Should urban mobility be designed around pedestrians?
By Editor, 12 comments.
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K.G. Shashidhar
Yes- the pedestrian should be the focus of urban mobility.There should be some guidelines on pedestrian walkway(=footpath) design which we all need to ... |
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Aparna Nori
it's every person's right to be able to walk on the streets without risk to their lives. Bangalore's urban planning is a glaring example of lack of re ... |
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