All the news about HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
By Anuksha Dey Watching movies on over-the-top (OTT) platforms or on TV has become the new normal during the pandemic. But, for those who miss the experience of the big screen, startups such as Lonely Cow Entertainment and organisations such as Sunset Cinema Club and SteppinOut are providing a safer alternative to the traditional cinema … Read more
By Aratrika Dey When the BBMP’s ABC (Animal Birth Control) program in the Bommanahalli sector stopped operating midway through last year and CUPA had to stop their sterilization operations for strays around March 2020 due to the pandemic, three HSR Layout residents, Priyanka Gopal, Tapsi Raina, and Prabha Bhaktaram, stepped up to fill in the … Read more
By Chandrima Mazumdar In one of the most significant drug trafficking raids by Central Crime Bangalore (CCB), the big shot of cocaine supply in Bengaluru who goes by the name “Chief” is now behind bars. According to Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Sandeep Patil, the man, who’s real name is Chidiebere Ambrose, was supplying drugs to … Read more
By Zahid H Javali Vinod Kartavya (36), a technical officer at Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and his team of concerned citizens, is on a mission to rid the city of nails from trees. After he got hurt while leaning on a tree, Kartavya, has been removing nails from trees with fellow citizens every … Read more
By Qamar ZJ The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has won the silver medal for its energy-efficient street lighting project under the ‘Best Utilities Project’ at the Partnerships Awards 2020. The judges included 80 individuals representing public and private enterprises. However, netizens are dubbing the honor as a ‘pseudo achievement’ as most of Bangaluru is … Read more
By Aratrika Dey Do you want to take action against the ever-persisting problem of corruption? Or have you been subjected to malpractices and become a victim of corruption? Have you been asked to pay a certain sum to the police inspector assigned to you in your passport verification process to get the job done quickly? … Read more
By Aratrika Dey ‘Nandi’ as he has been endearingly named, was rescued by the residents of HSR Layout. On November 26, resident Prabha Bhaktaram found him bleeding profusely around his head. It was right in front of her house in Sector 4, and she immediately took action. “I started making calls to CUPA (Compassion Unlimited … Read more
By Chandrima Mazumdar To reduce public urination and fix the broken footpaths within the year, Janaagraha, a non-profit organization, has teamed with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in their annual budget campaign called MyCityMyBudget. And every citizen can play a role in beautifying the city. In the last five years, over 50,000 citizens gave 90,000 … Read more
By Aratrika Dey On December 1, the BBMP published a public notification in the papers, promising to compensate citizens injured due to bad roads or footpaths with a payment of Rs 15,000. In case of death, the family of the victim will be paid Rs 3 lakhs by the BBMP, while minor injuries will merit … Read more
By Ruchika S We have an expose by a 21-year-old communications student in Bengaluru about the corrupt ways of the Koramangala Regional Transport Office (RTO). She applied for a permanent driving licence through her driving school, and found that the RTO officials were granting the permits without proper tests. Here is her first person account … Read more
By Zahid H Javali Chetana Kulkarni (39), the co-founder of The Birth Home in JP Nagar, is on a mission. The resident of Indiranagar believes in natural birth and family-centred care to be her life’s focus. Though qualified as an engineer, midwifery has become her life’s calling in the last 15 months in Bengaluru. While … Read more
By Chandrima Mazumdar & Qamar ZJ The end of the year seems to bring good news for the residents of HSR Layout. There was a 70% drop in active COVID-19 cases from October to November. While the statistics are impressive, authorities are advising caution and no undue celebration just yet. According to Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara … Read more