October, 2017 Citizen Matters

Why GST is making apartment owners across India angry and confused

October 30, 2017 Navya P K

RWAs have to register under GST and pay tax on maintenance charges collected, which is passed on to residents. But various legitimate concerns remain unaddressed.

Where are India’s top five smart cities putting their money?

October 26, 2017 Navya P K

India’s smart cities aim to provide essential infrastructure, decent quality of life, sustainable environment and smart solutions for citizens — to do more with less! Take a quick look at what the top 5 chosen cities are prioritising in the process.

Is Bengaluru’s bus system an intelligence failure?

October 25, 2017 Darryl D'Monte

Although Bengaluru’s Intelligent Transport System for buses has been nominated for the prestigious C40 Cities award for sustainable transportation, the reality on the ground leaves much to be desired.

Remembering Delhi as it was: A walk around Kashmiri Gate

October 23, 2017 Kasturika Ramamoorthy

In a walk around the Kashmiri Gate area of Delhi organised by the KLoDB (Knowing and Loving Delhi Better) community, the author loses herself in nuggets of history and rediscovers the capital as it once was.

What you must always remember as you light the Deepavali crackers

October 18, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

It’s that time of the year again. As we all prepare to indulge in the festivities and fireworks, a quick reminder of all that we need to do and avoid to ensure a safe Deepavali!

Meet the Good Samaritans helping Mangalore’s understaffed traffic police

October 16, 2017 Harsha Raj Gatty

As the Mangalore traffic police force struggles to manage the explosive rise in motor vehicles, traffic wardens and civic volunteers step in to make their work easier and the city commute smoother.

Let’s talk about mental health

October 12, 2017 Nivedita Sudheer

Mental illnesses have been treated as being “not real” or more often, as all “in your mind”. But they are real, and one merely doesn’t “shake out of it”. As we observe the month around World Mental Health Day, an useful explainer on its symptoms and what you can do about it.

Why we must still reserve seats for women on public transport

October 5, 2017 Navya P K

The practice of reserving a certain number of seats for women on trains and buses is prevalent across cities, but continues to be questioned by many, including women. Navya P K weighs in on the reality of such reservation and its necessity.