MASTER PLAN 2015 / Anything goes under new zoning rule from cyber cafes to auto repairs!
Residential peace at peril The State government recently notified the Bangalore Development Authority master plan for the next 10 years growth of Bangalore metropolitan area. Bangaloreans are wondering about changes being made with regard to land use, setback rules, opening up of green belt area, new housing projects and others. In this backdrop, Deccan Herald runs a series of reports on various aspects of the plan from today.
City book stores ride Potter wave The worldwide release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is scheduled for July 21, 6.30 am (IST) and book stores across the City are busy with pre-bookings and fuelling the Potter mania with various events and attractive offers.
Power of Gayatri Mantra "Gayatri is that which protects the life breath or the senses, beginning with speech. That which saves those who sing it, revere it, repeat it, or meditate on it is called Gayatri. Vedamata will confer all boons on all those who worship Her."
Wah! Taj... International kite flier K Niranjanrao Kadam flies a huge Taj Mahal kite at Cubbon Park to campaign for the entry of the famous monument into the list of seven wonders of the world. Kadam, a tenth standard student, has prepared the kite, which weighs 2.5 kg and is 11 feet high. DH Photo
Why is Bangalore/ Karnataka turning into a hub of terror network? What should the authorities do to prevent the youth from becoming pawns in the hands of terrorist groups?
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