Project Description
Failing The Lakes!
Failing to plan is planning to fail, the quote that best describes the management of Lakes in Bengaluru. Once upon a time, we were a city of 1000 Lakes and what is seen now is a weak attempt to save the 280 odd lakes that have turned into sewage pools. As the voices that are fighting to save the lakes [...]
Top 10 Safety Measures which Must be Implemented for Women
Top 10 Measures for Women Safety & Empowerment A nation’s true strength lies in the safety and empowerment of its women. When women feel secure, they can thrive, contribute, and drive progress in every sphere of life. However, rising crime rates against women highlight persistent gaps in safety measures, reminding us that true empowerment begins with protection. Ensuring a safer [...]
Addressing the age-old question of Waste Management
It is a common sight in any city in India, to be walking down a lane and finding a heap of garbage which generally doesn’t belong there. Waste management has been in the talks for as long as one can remember but was officially launched into a scheme in 2014 as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Bengaluru needs an EV Roadmap
Bengaluru’s rapidly evolving transportation sector is one of the key causes of local air pollution, rising greenhouse gases (GHG), and associated health problems. In Bengaluru, road transport contributes to over 40% of carbon emission (TV Ramachandra et. al, 2015), with many urban transport systems already under strain and mobility demand predicted to grow significantly in the future, mobility needs to [...]
ಬೆಳಗಿತು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು – ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ “ಪ್ರಕಾಶಿತ”ಇತಿಹಾಸದ ಸಂಕ್ಷಿಪ್ತ ನೋಟ
ಹಿಂದೆ ಬಳಸುತ್ತಿದ ಪ್ಯಾರಾಫಿನ್ ಅಥವಾ ಸೀಮೆ ಎಣ್ಣೆ ದೀಪಗಳು ನಮಗೀಗ ಪ್ರಾಚೀನ ವಸ್ತುಗಳಂತೆ ಅನಿಸಬಹುದು. ಆದರೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಹಿರಿತಲೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಅದು ತುಂಬಾ ಚಿರಪರಿಚಿತ ವಸ್ತು, ನಮಗೆ ಅದು ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಗಳ ಸಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಅಪರೂಪವಾದ ವಸ್ತುವಾಗಿ ಒಂದು ಸಣ್ಣ ಜಾಗವನ್ನು ಪಡೆಯುವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಮಾತ್ರ ಸೀಮಿತವಾಗಿವೆ.
Belagithu Bengaluru – A Brief History of Bengaluru’s “Illuminated” Past
We have come a long way from the days of the now antiquated paraffin or kerosene lamps. Though our grandparents might be very familiar with these lighting relics, their existence has now been relegated to only occupying a small space in our storage or as a curio on display.