Bhamy Shenoy | Citizen Matters

Why every citizen must press for the Consumer Protection Bill to be passed

March 7, 2019 Bhamy Shenoy

Introduced first in 2015 and eventually passed by the Lok Sabha in December 2018, the Consumer Protection Bill is yet to be debated or approved in the Rajya Sabha. The author attracts attention to the significant provisions of the new law and encourages readers to sign a petition calling for its enactment.

Round table discussions suggest alternatives to present education system

February 28, 2019 Bhamy Shenoy

A recap of deliberations at recent round table discussions in Karnataka that sought to develop a strategy for transforming our schools and higher education institutions, replacing the rote learning-driven system that they have traditionally followed.

Does heritage preservation in Mysuru have to be a zero-sum game?

February 10, 2019 Bhamy Shenoy

The Mysore City Corporation wants to demolish the iconic structures of Devaraj market and Lansdowne building, believing that to be the only option in the face of accident risks as well as growing demands of vehicular traffic. Yet, heritage conservation calls for a more balanced, meticulous approach.

Eight problems for new Mysuru MLAs to tackle

May 24, 2018 Bhamy Shenoy

Mysuru has works to be done. What are they?

Why we get the leaders that we deserve: A true story from the 90s

May 24, 2018 Bhamy Shenoy

Indian democracy will do well only when we learn to send the best candidate to represent us. Bhamy V Shenoy reveals why we are still a long way from that. Shenoy contested (and lost) the assembly elections in 1994.