Citizen groups to support candidates who take a green vow

The Association of Green Industries and Services, a nonprofit that works to promote green businesses, lifestyle and policies, has come up with a Sustainability Commitment Declaration for the Karnataka Assembly elections.

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Bangalore airport is opening its runway to runners

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is turning 10 next month, and the celebration is anything but standard operating procedure. On the afternoon of 8 May, the airport’s runway will be closed off for a 10K run, and you can participate.

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A day in the life of an Ola driver

Imagining a life without services like Ola/Uber is unimaginable in a city like Bengaluru where the public transport system is not in great shape. So, the cabs are what makes the city move. Ola had released a bunch of statistics in the year 2017 which stated a few obvious and some shocking facts,

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A family innovates, cuts water bill by half

Reports have suggested that people can use up to an astounding 300 litres of water a day, most of which drains out as blackwater. By reusing the grey water, the Saxena family has managed to eliminate this expense entirely. Little wonder their water bills are at an all-time low.

The Better India

A pink patrol vehicle for women's safety

Equipped with Global Positioning System units and cameras, new vehicles will soon be added to the existing fleet of 221 in the city, taking the total to 272 vehicles. The patrol cars will be stationed at sensitive locations frequented by women and children.   ... 

Business Standard

Apple Stores coming to Bengaluru

Apple CEO Tim Cook is banking heavily on India. In an effort to get a stronger foothold in the Indian market, Apple is going to be opening its U.S. Fifth Avenue-style Apple Store in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi next year.
Apple will be investing between $3 and $5 million into its three flagship stores, which will be up and ready within the next 18 months. IBT

Space at Bengaluru Metro stations for startups to work

It comes as no surprise that the Government in Karnataka is promoting startups to such an extent that spaces at metro station will soon be rented to budding entrepreneurs for their ventures. In a report by Economic Times, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation is planning to send out notification to startups for renting space at large metro stations in the city. Trak.in

Bengaluru City railway station now has a new name

In line with the tradition of naming and renaming public spaces and schemes after historical figures and national leaders, the Bangalore City railway station has been renamed after freedom fighter Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna, who participated in one of the first armed rebellions against the British East India Company.  ScoopWhoop

Rains To Lash Bengaluru

The cyclonic circulation which was in the Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a low pressure area yesterday. Thereafter, the system underwent further intensification and has now become a well-marked low pressure area.  During the next 24 hours the weather system is likely to become a depression.  Skymetweather

Restaurants in Koramangala

Here is a list of all personal favourite food joints in Koramangala. Since Koramangala is one of the food capitals of the city, we decided to break it down into 2 (or 3) parts. Hungry Forever