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Sun, 20 May

Mega seminar
Canopy restaurant, M.G.Road | Sun 20 May

Mega seminar-ASSET protection for all
Canopy restaurant, M.G.Road | Sun 20 May

Stress Management Workshop
Sixth Avenue Hotel, 598, 15th Cross, 35th Main, 6th Phase, JP Nagar, Bangalore 560078. | Sun 20 May

Robinson and Crusoe (Play)…
No.36/2, 8th Crs,2nd Ph, next to Post Off, J P Nagar Bangalore, Karnataka 560078 | Sun 20 May

Vocal concert by Vignaraja
The Indian Heritage Academy Hall, 6th Block, Near Police Station, Koramangala, Bangalore. 560 095. | Sun 20 May

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In this Bengaluru slum, 6500 people use 10 toilets at dawn

Sankar C G

Amid the continuing saga on never-to-see new housing for people at the Ejipura slum, nearly 6500 people are now suffering due to a water supply outage. The slum is adjacent to Koramangala 8th Block in Bengaluru.

Will 50% women councillors in BBMP help Bengaluru?

Abhishek Angad

The Karnataka cabinet on 7th May announced 50% reservation for women in urban local bodies. Is this a political gimmick?

A mad rush to remove tint on glass

Navya P K

There have been protests and even a petition online. Bangalore Police are pushing hard to help people remove film from their cars by 19th May.

“I always knew I would be a writer”

Anisha Nair

At 36, this Bangalorean has authored several books, including one on actor-director-producer Aamir Khan. Her next book is going to be on Bangalore.

Continued zoning violations upset Koramangala residents

Anisha Nair

Residents are upset that on top of an already weak mechanism to prevent over-commercialisation, a recent High Court ruling that came as a boost is also being ignored.

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NEWS AND ANALYSIS Will 50% women councillors in BBMP help Bengaluru? The Karnataka cabinet on 7th May announced 50% reservation for women in urban local bodies. Is this a political gimmick? A mad rush to remove tint on glass Continued zoning violations upset Koramangala residents	FEATURES God’s own food in Namma Ooru! The aroma of the coconut oil being heated in the pan, the tempting curries and payasam dishes spread across the table is what God's Own Country's food is about. Here are some of the restaurants that serve the best of Kerala cuisine in Namma Bengaluru. Know your mangoes Colours in nature
INTERVIEWS “I always knew I would be a writer” At 36, this Bangalorean has authored several books, including one on actor-director-producer Aamir Khan. Her next book is going to be on Bangalore. 'There is no fun in giving up' The man, the babus fear and respect	MOST DISCUSSED BRUHAT BUZZ Property tax payment for 2012-13 CITIZEN CRIES OUT Clean up, everybody, everywhere… CAULIFLOWER AND BEET LEAVES ARE EDIBLE TOO Don't throw those leaves away WHERE YOUR MONEY DOES NOT GO The tax hole BBMP does not talk about RESIDENTS UPSET OVER LACK OF TRANSPARENCY Elita residents file lawsuit against builders

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Politics The Managing Director of BESCOM.... High Court lashes out at BDA, BBMP Will 50% women councillors in BBMP help Bengaluru? A mad rush to remove tint on glass Continued zoning violations upset Koramangala residents	Water, Roads & Power The mystery of the mucky drains A mad rush to remove tint on glass What will be the nail on this city's head? Perfect choice for late night travel Risking perjury, BDA has its way	Sports Don’t stop playing because of the sun Running to raise money for the lake where they train! To bare or to wear Bengaluru gets India’s first professional cycling team "We sold our house to fund my training"
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Heritage A Casa state of mind Good tidings for the festivals... Bangalore....Wherezit? The land of Halasina Hannu On the closure of Hotel Brindavan, M G Road, 010212	People Revive Puttanna theatre “I always knew I would be a writer” 'There is no fun in giving up' Walking the talk for the girl child The man, the babus fear and respect	Art & Leisure “I always knew I would be a writer” Movie Magic: Hugo and Méliès More Citizen Matters writers are now book authors! God’s own food in Namma Ooru! Know your mangoes