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Give urban governance its due


By Editor on 27 Jun 2011 in Amenities, Governance


In this insightful article, M. Ramachandran explains the need for a national urban agenda and time bound targets to provide basic infrastructure and civic services for our actively growing urban areas that are suffering from dire neglect. Continue reading

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An open door policy


By Editor on 22 Jun 2011 in Governance, Safety


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. Continue reading

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If you have an opinion, 'share' it !


By Editor on 20 Jun 2011 in Amenities, Art and Culture, Education, Environment, Governance, Health, Heritage, Mobility, Safety, Sanitation, Water


When you are a student of communication, the first thing you are taught in class is that, “The medium is the message"-Marshall McLuhan.

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Culture eats strategy for breakfast


By Editor on 17 Jun 2011 in Governance


Following a conversation with Ramesh and Swati Ramanathan over dinner, Emily Miles shares her thoughts in her previously published blog post on civil servants deflecting and resisting change when a country is ready for it, and how ‘You have to change mindsets to change the culture!’ The post made for very interesting reading so here it is, ready to be shared with you.

 

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Learn or leave!


By Editor on 15 Jun 2011 in Art and Culture, Education, Governance


Recently, the Kannada Development Authority  submitted a recommendation to the State Government on making it mandatory for people new to Bangalore to learn and clear an exam in basic Kannada of the 7th grade level. Continue reading

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It's a dog's life!


By Editor on 10 Jun 2011 in Amenities, Safety


 

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Time to `Like ' the Bangalore Traffic Police On Facebook.


By Editor on 01 Jun 2011 in Governance, Mobility, Safety


 

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Do you live in a healthy neighborhood?


By Editor on 30 May 2011 in Amenities, Art and Culture, Health


 

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Another brick in the wall?


By Editor on 25 May 2011 in Amenities, Environment, Governance, Mobility, Safety


 

Recently, while passing by Cantonment Station junction in  Bangalore, a particular hoarding caught my eye. It was an advertisement for a popular luxury apartment builder, the copy of which said “Ten world class apartments-only for Bangalore’s finest”.

 

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It’s raining ! Time to join the Rainwater Club.


By Editor on 20 May 2011


 

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