Bengaluru this week
September 25th 2014
 CITIZEN MATTERS
City news that mattersThe past week has been a special one for Indians across the globe. Mangalyaan, India’s low-cost Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft, entered the Mars orbit on September 23rd, making it the first spacecraft to achieve this in its maiden attempt. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was here in Bangalore to witness the spacecraft enter the Martian orbit at ISRO’s mission control centre. As a Facebook post put it, “Total distance covered by Mangalyaan – 68 crore km and total cost – 454 crore. That makes cost per km, Rs 6.67 – cheaper than Bangalore autos!” And before our Bengaluru This Week roundup, here’s the curation of latest city news.
This week’s highlight: Five reasons why your cab does not arrive on time
A City Taxi cab parked under the Bellandur flyover. Pic: Kedar Nadella How many of you have found yourselves left in the lurch after you’ve booked a cab? Ever wondered the reasons behind which the cab that you have booked is delayed, or sometimes does not show up at all? Citizen Matters explores the reasons. Dealing with dengue>> It’s that time of the year when dengue is doing its rounds in Bangalore. So what really is dengue and what precautions must you take? Read: The deadly disease among us. >> Of the many solutions presumed to prevent mosquitoes from breeding, Ovitrap is one. How does it work? Will it work in Bangalore? Read: Can Ovitrap help prevent dengue in Bangalore? Smart way of managing trash>> Retired IAS officer,T R Raghunandan talks about the unique staff of a government organisation, who despite working 365 days, did not demand a pay hike! Read: Millions of workers who did not demand wage! >> If you are already composting waste in your home, consider making a shift to vermicomposting. Here is Citizen Matters’ guide to composting waste using earthworms. Things that matter to you>> Cutting trees inside private premises is not just a simple case of yes or no – it is much more complex. Read: Residents divided over managing trees on apartment podium. >> One Bangalore for Lakes is on a mission to spread awareness about reviving lakes – ‘One Bengaluru, One voice, One Demand.’ >> Planning a visit out of Bangalore for Dasara? KSRTC has made arrangements for special buses for the festive season. Read: Round trip to KRS for Rs 375 only! Voices>>Why do people protest? And do these protests make the desired impact? Vivek Vaidyanathan ponders over the effectiveness of protests in Bangalore. >>Why do civic agencies postpone taking action until the threat of contempt of court looms in the air? Read: Things move in Bangalore only when court intervenes. Events this weekend>> Don’t miss A Journey to the Center of my Brain, standup comedian, Kenneth Sebastian’s act, on his take on music and his own journey, at Alliance Française de Bangalore on September 26th. >> Participate in a melange of activities that includes panel discussions, workshops by writers, music, dance and theatre performances and more at the Bangalore Literature Festival on September 26th, 27th and 28th. >> Watch over 35 non-fiction films from across the world at the Urban Lens Film Festivalon September 26th, 27th and 28th. Each of these films will explore the different facets of what the ‘city’ produces. >> Want to eat as French aristocrats did? Give your taste buds a sample of French cuisine at Fête de la Gastronomie on September 26th, 27th and 28th. >> How can the problem of child sexual abuse be tackled in a sustained manner? Bangalore International Centre is organising a panel discussion on the topic to understand the phenomenon and seek effective solutions on September 27th. >> Watch the screening of 7 Billion Others, a documentary on the fears, dreams, sacrifices, hardships and hopes of people from across the globe on September 28th. >> Attend the book reading of The Emperor’s Riddles by author Satyarth Nayak on September 28th at Urban Solace. The book has been touted as ‘a heady mix of history and mystery’ by The Hindu. Subscribe |
