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Many dangers of the mobile phone

2 July 2012 - 9:26am — psaram42
Everything else

 

We have come a long way from the early days of the computer since 1964. The mobile phone can be a mini computer in itself hence can be cloned / hacked.  

Potential for Savings in Bangalore Power Consumption via BESCOM Incentives for Buildings

1 July 2012 - 10:42am — sanjayv

Bangalore (and Karnataka), like most cities and states in India is facing a power deficit.  One way around to solve this issue is to implement energy conservation measures.  The terminology in the power industry for this is called demand side management (DSM).

Public can say 'no' to malls

30 June 2012 - 6:53pm — murali772
Traffic jams

If you don't want a mall in your area, just put your foot down. If mayor D Venkateshmurthy has his way, citizens will have their say when a plea is made to the BBMP's town planning wing on malls coming up in residential zones.

Other Commuter Rail Study reports for Reference

29 June 2012 - 2:18pm — Sanjeev
Commuter Rail

Hidalgo County Commuter Rail Study

http://www.co.hidalgo.tx.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/14006

On Page 207 : Public meting held to take opinion of the Public.

Mysore Keen on Promoting Cycling - Why not Bangalore taking any initiative

29 June 2012 - 1:18pm — Vasanth

Mysore City's new Commissioner and Deputy Commissiner are keen on promoting cycling in the city. They have mandated all the Government employees working in Taluk Office, Corporation and DC office to come by Bicycle or Public Transport on Mondays. They are also building cycling tracks around the city. Also, heritage cycle tour of Mysore has started along with walking tour.

Bangalore's global 'Hot-Spot' ranking

28 June 2012 - 6:02pm — murali772
Economy

According to a study commissioned by the Citigroup, Delhi has been named the most competitive city in India for its demonstrated ability to attract capital, business, talent and tourists by a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) research report. Bangalore figures at 79 (behind Delhi @ 68; Mumbai @ 70).

Commuter Rail - Email Campaign !

28 June 2012 - 11:12am — kbsyed61
Commuter Rail

RITES report is out. Time for action. Shouldn't take more than 5 minutes to send one. Here is a sample of the email that I had sent to various people. You may send this petition to these email addresses:

Government Of India

Union minister of Urban Development - Minister-mud@nic.in

Union minister of Railways - mr@rb.railnet.gov.in

Pitiable road conditions at Indiranagar Domlur fly over.

27 June 2012 - 11:41am — psaram42

The junction at Indira nagar 100 ft and old airport roads has an elaborate 12 leaf fly over system.

This is what "being pro-active" is all about

23 June 2012 - 3:57pm — murali772
Governance

Finding that BBMP was not quite equipped to clear the "tree trimmings" from the roadsides, fast enough, following the periodic exercises carried out by his men, particularly during the monsoon period, what does Mr Manivannan, the BESCOM, MD, do?

BBMP (and BTP) and inclusive development

22 June 2012 - 11:16pm — s_yajaman
Urban Development

One look at the typical projects happening in Bangalore and it is quite clear that for the BBMP the city is a thoroughfare meant to enable cars to zip across the city with minimal inconvenience.  There always seems to be enough funds for flyovers, underpasses, road widening and asphalting.



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