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murali772 - 4-JUL-2008
While the use of the Kannada script (but not on number-plates) does certainly contribute to the propagation of the language and thereby the culture, the numerals do not serve any such purpose at all. The regular 1,2,3 can as well be read ondu, eradu, mooru, so on, without in any way diluting the purity of the language, but in many ways simplifying life, particularly for the non-Kannadiga's who then have only to grapple with the jalebi's, the prospect of which is less intimidating. |
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Forcing medium of instruction - High Court verdict swamy - 4-JUL-2008
What does praja say on the call made by the high court? Refer "kannada medium not must" for private schools. |
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Photoyogi - 3-JUL-2008
I had the opportunity to drive down NH7 to the BIA last evening and again this morning. Some of the things that immediately struck me was that Yesterday, the taxis were driving at more reasonable speeds and why? At critical sections of the road there were these "interceptor" vehicles equipped with radar speed guns and were fining offenders on the spot. I think that this definitely puts the fear into the drivers and will behave? Good going Bangalore Police may you be empowered further :-) |
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Working Group on "Transportation" - all set! admin123 - 3-JUL-2008
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kbsyed61 - 2-JUL-2008
Respected Praja Forumers, Friends, please spare your few precious moments in posting your esteem feedback on 'Praja'. The feedback of yours would be helpful in understanding the works of Praja Community, its concept, its objectives and its impact on some of the burning issues of our City - Bangalore. This collection of feedback would enable people like journalist to write and publicise the 'Praja' in thier respective news media publications. This would also help in spreading the word about Praja far and wide. |
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Urban Transportation reforms around the BMLTA concept silkboard - 2-JUL-2008
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murali772 - 2-JUL-2008
One significant drop out from the list of 'stake-holders', compared to the BATF days is Bangalore Telephones. |
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Why India’s Bus Rapid Transit Projects don’t excite me asj - 29-JUN-2008
The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as it is currently planned in India is suggested as the one-size-fit-all solution to our transport woes. Having travelled on Mumbai’s bus service (BEST) for thirty years & London’s public transport since 2001, I can’t share the optimism of those who believe BRT (as it is currently planned) is the way forward. When senior citizens, children & disabled struggle to cross the roads safely, one would hope for a solution that improves all aspects of mobility. I wonder why a city like Pune would spend crores of rupees on BRT when 40% of its roads don’t have pavements (see state of Pune pavements here). That almost a third of Pune citizens commute by walking makes the question more poignant.
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Abide - Participation, PR and Networking! (edited) silkboard - 29-JUN-2008
Oh yeah. Murali Sir and I were there. 10 am - 4 pm, a good 6 hours. Met so many people, and heard and saw so much, that I need some time to organize and share the details. Enjoy some pictures till then, will update this post with notes pretty soon. [flickr-photo:id=2620362030,size=m][flickr-photo:id=2619538405,size=m][flickr-photo:id=2619538015,size=m][flickr-photo:id=2619538585,size=m]
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tsubba - 29-JUN-2008Attention shutterbugs and bangalore enthusiasts!! An excellent oppurtunity to show your camers skills and to get some insider gyaan on water in bangalore from S. Vishwanath. The OORU-NEERU Water Walk will look at the Hesarghatta reservoir and its current state. A siphon provided as an overflow mechanism, another unique structure worth a closer look, remnants of a brick aqueduct and a small temple on the bund are some of the other facets that will be looked upon during this walk. http://bcp.wikidot.com/city-walks:water-walk The Hessarghatta Urban Space Event is being organised for the Bangalore City Project by S. Vishwanath, (www.rainwaterclub.org and www.arghyam.org) who writes extensively on water issues. |
In the telecom space, you have TRAI which is a national level regulatory body. Rightly so, since telecom networks have national footprint through interconnections, it need not be looked at as a state subject. Drawing a parallel for our state, think of extending BMLTA concept - a Karnataka state land transport authority (KSLTA). Why so? Because we want efficient two or three change connectivity from Whitefield to Haradanahalli as well, and not just to Jayanagar or Malleswaram. Just like the primary schools, every region needs good connectivity.