Our week at Oorvani: Addressing urban heat in Bengaluru| A guide to square foot gardening| Tamil Nadu’s glossary of LGBTQIA+ terms turns two
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The presentations were part of findings from a recently-held datajam, which was organised by OpenCity.in, our urban data platform, in collaboration with the BBMP Climate Action Cell and WRI India, supported by ATREE.
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Citizen Journalist Nikhil Shenoy shared a guide to Square Foot Gardening last week. His easy-to-follow method has become quite popular already. Here is a short video version of the guide to inspire anyone, who is thinking of getting into gardening.??
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Citizen Matters: Recommended reads for the week
As the week draws to a close, here are the top stories for you to explore over the weekend.?
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Mari Kanagy writes about the Tamil Nadu government's glossary of LGBTQIA+ terms, released in 2022, which includes Tamil and English words. As the glossary turns two, the article looks at its importance in promoting visibility and acceptance for the community while also highlighting challenges such as disagreements over the accuracy of certain terminology.?
In another article, Mari highlights how women in resettlement sites in Tamil Nadu are leading safety audits to improve their living conditions. These audits, facilitated by the IRCDUC, have brought in various solutions such as the installation of police booths in a few areas, streetlights and CCTV cameras.?
Yash Sheth, a citizen contributor, through photos and vivid descriptions, highlights the historical significance, traditions, and cultural diversity of Uttan village in Dharavi Island on the outskirts of Mumbai.?
Legal experts critique the passing of the Government Parks (Preservation) Amendment Bill, 2024 in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in July without any discussion. And how it concerns the Karnataka Government Parks Act, 1975, which has been amended repeatedly to make way for different purposes.?
A young reporter visits Delhi's Yamuna Khadar and writes about the daily struggle of residents to get an adequate supply of water.
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