Illegal convoy cars use by Yeddyurappa

psaram42 - 24-FEB-2013

A front page Bangalore Mirror report of 22^nd Feb 2013 about Yeddyurappa reveals that he still manages to enjoy government convoy cars for which he was eligible only as a CM, This too along with government drivers, maintenance and fuel!

Like IRCTC , Passport Seva website also seem to be giving appointments to Agents.

v2jaies - 23-FEB-2013

Like IRCTC , Passport Seva website also seem to be giving appointments to Agents.

Bribery and the Convenience Fee.

Bangalore is Mine - 18-JAN-2013

When I called the building plumber to replace the heating plate of my Water Heater, I was surprised to see that the MRP sticker was removed and the price he had paid seemed to be high (Rs 950/-).  Being wary of it, I asked him to come next day, while I would source the plate myself.

Fixing accountability for BBMP's works

murali772 - 15-DEC-2012

One of the concrete slabs, covering the drain across the road junction in front of our residential complex (in S T Bed layout, Koramangala) main gate, developed cracks somewhere along, and eventually gave way around the middle of last week (see picture below), posing a hazard, particularly to pedestrians and two-whheler riders.

Risks of Entrepreneurship in Bangalore

idontspam - 13-DEC-2012

This is how small business is encouraged in Bangalore. The world needs to see how we encourage people to do business & create jobs. And if you thought this was a one off case, talk to any small business owner about how many people come to their doorstep & feel entitled to take money from them without any compunction.

Extortion - the three way squeeze on street vendors & hawkers

silkboard - 12-DEC-2012

Hope you all read about the BBMP councillor extorting Rs 15000 / month from an eatery at Kalasipalya. Here is the news report in DH. I cross checked to find same version in Hindu also, so its not a one off tabloid type story:

A lecture on promoting good governance

psaram42 - 9-DEC-2012

Public Affairs Centre click [1] has been promoting good governance since 1994 through

The 'Cash Transfer Scheme' debate

murali772 - 5-DEC-2012

Of course, cash transfers have advantages too: they have lower transaction costs, more convenient for migrant labour, and might be easier to monitor.

Fighting Corruption: The Way Forward

murali772 - 5-DEC-2012

COALITION  AGAINST CORRUPTION cordially invites you on the occasion of ‘International Anticorruption Day’ to a Public Lecture on "Fighting Corruption: The Way Forward"

by Dr. Samuel Paul, Founder Chairman, Public Affairs Centre,

Open house meeting with Sri Prashant Bhushan - 3 PM, Saturday, Nov 17th, 2012

murali772 - 16-NOV-2012

For over 18 months now, people around the country have been coming together under the aegis of ‘India Against Corruption’ to demand a strong anti-corruption law in the form of a JanLokpal Bill.