City: Bengaluru

Recycle, reduce, reuse, replenish, renew, rethink... just a few of the Rs that led to the formation of a group that aims to promote reuse, recycling, and hopefully a greener, healthier place for us to live, through a series of flea markets in Bengaluru - Second to None (in short, 220). We organised our first flea market at Jaaga on Double Road, in the last week of July and the entire experience was a completely enriching one. Pic courtesy: Second to None The idea behind 220 was to provide a space for folk in the city to come, buy and…

In its third day, the Bangalorean protest for Jan Lokpal at Freedom Park does not seem to be slowing down in the least. What began with large masses of students in support of Anna Hazare has now broadened into drawing Bangaloreans from several other walks of life. Thousands more gathered on Thursday August 18th, stepping up their demand for passing the Anna Hazare version of the Lokpal bill in Parliament. An overcast sky with dark clouds looming did not dampen the spirits. One of the most spirited moments of the day came when thousands sang ‘Vande Mataram' in unison. By…

 The second phase of'B' Division Hockey tournament being held by Karnataka State Hockey Association (KSHA) began yesterday, 18th August and will go on till 23rd August after which the thrid phase will begin. Twelve teams, split into four pools will play in the second phase.Thegames are being played at the hockey stadium in Shanthinagar.Pool Table Pool A - DYSS ‘B’, HMT, Primrose H.C Pool B - Vidyaranyapura H.C, S.B.M.Jain College, Hassan H.C POOL C -RDT H.A, ASC Boys, Adhyamaan Engg College POOL D - Govt Sports School, Kudige, SAI ‘C’, Ideal S.C ‘A’ KGF Match result on 18th August1st Match: ASC…

Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation has been conducting Bus Day on the 4th of every month, providing publicity through different media. Bus Day is an initiative to promote public transport in the city of Bangalore. BMTC is now inviting innovative posters (inclusive of slogans) for Bus Day publicity carrying a prize of Rs 15,000 for the best poster design. Bus day posters should incorporate the blue & red wheel-logo (either Kannada or English) and BMTC Logo contained in Enclosure 1. The softcopy of the logo can be downloaded from the scroll found on the homepage of the website: www.bmtcinfo.com.The last date for submission…

Enrollment for the much talked about UID or Aadhaar scheme is expanding in Bangalore starting this week. In addition to post offices, exclusive Aadhar enrollment centres have started functioning in the city from August 17. They are set up by the Centre for e-Governance (CEG) of the state government. UID/Aadhar 24x7 helpline for Bangalore 08044554455 Also, in a move that indicates the state government's intent to enable widespread access, enrollment centres are also being setup within residential communities as well.  From August 17, 9 day centres and 5 night centres have been set up for the general public. This is…

"Be pleased! Your area has been moved up into the commercial zone," said a builder to us. "What you paid for your house in the `80's has now jumped to more than ten times the price." Should you be pleased? If you plan to live in the same house, get ready to see a slow and steady decline into a nightmare - just like what happened to us. Castle Street was a little quiet street in the ‘80's with bungalows and small families that happily knew each another and enjoyed the peace and quiet of being in the heart of…

The High Court case on Sankey Road's widening, which citizens had filed against BBMP and state government, will include BDA as a party. Five citizens and the residents' association Malleswaram Swabhimana Initiative had jointly filed the PIL last month when BBMP cut 17 trees across Sankey road stretch.HC ordered a stay on BBMP's tree cutting at the time, when two of the 17 trees were still standing. Hundreds of trees are expected to be cut for road widening from Cauvery Circle to CNR Rao Circle, and subsequently till Yeshwanthpur flyover.The High Court bench headed by Justice N Kumar passed the…

Karnataka State Billiards Association (KSBA) announced the first '6 Reds Snooker Karnataka State Ranking Tournament 2011', for men and women. 6-red, also known as six-red, is a shorter format of snooker which is played with six red balls instead of the standard fifteen. All oter rules remain the same. The tournament will begin on 20th Augustand will be heldin the Billiards hall of KSBA. The tournament will be conducted as per BSFI guidelines. The entries are open to all and the same should reach KSBA along with the entry fee on or before 17th August 2011. The entry fee for…

David Ramanath, former Karnataka State hockey player who also played for Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Bangalore, passed away in Illinios, Chicago, USA on 7th August after protracted illness for some months. He was with RBI for 15 years and there after migrated to USA. Karnataka State Hockey Association offered their condolences for his passing away and noted in their press release, "He was a jovial person and endeared himself to one and all." This info was provided by Karnataka State Hockey Association. ⊕

If Pride and Prejudice is a timeless novel turned in two films, a TV serial and more, so is Greed and Connivance. Except, stand back. Greed and Connivance is not a piece of Victorian-era fiction, it's the title of a report published by V Balasubramanian, Chairman of Karnataka's Task Force for Recovery and Protection of Public Lands on land grabbing in the state, particularly Bangalore. Each chapter in this book is a story in its own right, and the entire report is perhaps worth a television series of the length of Ramayana. TASK FORCE FOR RECOVERY OF PUBLIC LAND AND…