You’ve cribbed, you’ve ranted, you’ve tolerated, you’ve praised (even if rarely) aspects of our city, Bengaluru. Here’s an opportunity to let everyone hear what you think about the way our city is changing.
You’ve cribbed, you’ve ranted, you’ve tolerated, you’ve praised (even if rarely) aspects of our city, Bengaluru. Here’s an opportunity to let everyone hear what you think about the way our city is changing.
Once in a while our best laid plans go awry at the lake. For instance, from the time the lake was getting rejuvenated in early 2010, we had reserved a prime space for a Red-Silk Cotton tree (Bombax ceiba). It is deciduous but the flowers more than make up for the absence of leaves. The beautiful bright red flowers attract birds in hordes. They visit not just for the nectar but also for the water that collects in the cup like flower. But it seemed impossible to get a sapling. Finally, Mr. Ramachandran, a regular visitor to the lake got…
We've had and will continue to have, diverse events at the lake to bring the neighbourhood together. The Nrityotsav on 5th November, held in collaboration with Nritya Darpan and IPAAC, was unique for more than one reason. This was not only our first formal dance programme but also that it took place on a stage specially set up, with the water in the background and birds flying overhead. Also the first time in terms of the number of artists (90?) from little ones aged 7 (I guess) to shall I dare say, 45 years? The dancers were accompanied by their relatives and friends so…