Articles by Siddharth M

Siddharth Mohana is a Master’s graduate in Transportation Systems from the Technical University of Munich, Germany. He has three years of work experience, including leading and coordinating trans-disciplinary design and infrastructure projects across Germany and the Baltic region. His Master’s thesis investigated the systemic path dependencies of the transportation system in Bengaluru, while his research interests primarily focus on stakeholder-centered mobility planning.

Hidden cost of progress: Bengaluru’s identity crisis in an expanding city

by and June 12, 2025

Bengaluru’s cultural scene is a dynamic blend of history and modernity. From Kempegowda’s legacy to its evolving cosmopolitan spirit, the city embraces tradition and change equally. It boasts several cultural landmarks such as the Bengaluru Palace of the Wodeyar dynasty, Rangashankara, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum and Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR), alongside green retreats like the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Cubbon Park and Bannerghatta. From the neighbourhoods of Basavanagudi celebrating 'Kadlekai Parishe' (groundnut fair), flower shopping at Malleshwaram, to the renowned 'Karaga' in Chickpete, the city flaunts many micro-cultures tied to communities and shared local narratives. Bengaluru has also become a…

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