Lake activists outraged over a minister's grand housing plan on 'dead lakes'
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Karnataka Housing Minister V Somanna's recent statement on building houses on dead lakes had triggered an uproar among lake activists.
The activists and the Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority later clarified that there is nothing called a dead lake.
In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan takes the debate further by interacting with Friends of Lakes (FoL) CoFounder V Ramprasad.
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Decongestion requires much more than junction upgrades and TomTom surveys.
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The TomTom Index's latest global survey showed Bengalurus' traffic speeds to be the second slowest in the world after London.
The recent Karnataka budget chose to address this by allocating funds for junction upgrades and new elevated corridors. But there are big issues both about the State's plans and the TomTom survey itself.
In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to independent mobility expert Satya Arikutharam, who elaborates on the survey and the traffic decongestion measures proposed for Bengaluru.
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Five ways to make public transport work for everyone in our cities
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Bus4us, a multi-city, multi-State campaign launched by the Urban Works Institute, has a clear objective: To transform the way public transport is planned, operated and used by everyone through multi-stakeholder participation.
In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to Shreya Gadepalli, Founder, Urban Works Institute on a five-point agenda to transform public transport in Bengaluru and other cities, besides discussing ways to address multiple commute challenges.
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Watching the aerial displays from outside the airshow venue, simulators and more
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In this episode, Deccan Herald business reporter Lavpreet Kaur gives a roundup of the just concluded Aero India airshow analysing the ups and downs, positives and negatives; voices from people who watched the aerial displays from outside the venue, without spending a rupee, and a word with an expert on a low cost flight simulator designed and developed by DRDO's ADA that attracted a lot of crowds.
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From military to civilian use, recon to cargo, Indian drones made a statement
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At the just concluded Aero-India 2023, the Drone Zone attracted a lot of attention for one big reason: The remarkable range of drone innovations by startups, the capabilities on display both in civilian and military applications, and the perceptible benefits of industry-academia partnerships, especially those involving the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to the founders and spokespersons of multiple drone startups, elaborating on their products and the quickly maturing drone ecosystem in India.
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The ePlane-200, a Flying Electric Taxi
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Helicopter taxis are extremely expensive as a mode of urban air mobility. So why not marry helicopter and drone technologies to build a Flying Electric Taxi?
This is the ePlane, a 2-seater, 200kg payload aircraft that can take you from, say, the airport to the city in a seamless, affordable way.
In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to ePlane's Vishnu Ramakrishnan to understand what exactly is the concept and how it can potentially change urban air mobility to alleviate traffic congestion.
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Responses and insights from industry experts from across the spectrum
In this special DH Radio Union Budget episode anchored by Deccan Herald's Business Reporter Lavpreet Kaur, industry players from multiple sectors respond and analyse the budget proposals.
It is raining funds in India's green energy sector as the government made sustainable growth a priority in the 'Amrit Kaal' Budget. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023, her fifth, and wooed taxpayers by increasing rebate slab to Rs 7 lakh, along with other shake-ups to the new tax regime. The MSME sector also got a boost with a revamped credit guarantee scheme and an additional Rs 9,000 cr outlay.
Now, over to the industry experts on what they think about the budget.
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Voices from players in the real estate, retail, aviation, EV, gaming and other sectors
In this special DH Radio pre-budget episode anchored by Deccan Herald's Business Reporter Lavpreet Kaur, a range of industry players from multiple sectors articulate their expectations from the Union Budget, all set for presentation on February 1.
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An interaction with urban planning expert V Ravichandar on a flawed approach to the PRR
The Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) project was designed to complete another circle around Bengaluru city, linking up with the existing half circle called the NICE Road. Recently, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai pulled up the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) for the delay in going ahead with the project.
In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to urban planning expert V Ravichandar on the much-delayed project, the lack of an area development plan associated with it, the merits of thinking far ahead into the future by taking a holistic approach, and not repeating the strip-development method adopted for the Outer Ring Road (ORR).
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An interaction with Kannada filmmaker K M Chaitanya and actor-filmmaker Nandita Yadav
A lot of hashtags have been trending on social media calling for the boycott of movies. Now, do these trends actually influence movie-watching? And how does it impact the film industry, where the livelihoods of thousands are dependent on a movie's success?
To discuss this and a lot more, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to noted Kannada filmmaker K M Chaitanya and actor-filmmaker Nanditha Yadav, who has been associated with a few Bollywood movies as well.
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Talk with Dr Guydeuk Yeon, ChatGPT researcher, director, Innovation Centre, Christ University
Feed any question to this Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot and get your answers in a jiffy. This tool, called ChatGPT is making waves across the world, but it has a dark side.
Students can use it to cheat, get it write their entire text-based assignments in no time. Are teachers, colleges and universities prepared for this challenge?
In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to Dr Guydeuk Yeon, ChatGPT researcher, director, Innovation Centre, Christ University.
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Is there a smart way to get notified when your RAC ticket is confirmed after chart preparation?
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When you are about to book a railway ticket and note that it is on the Waiting List, your first thought is: Oh No! Let me book it anyway and wait for confirmation in a day or two.
But if that doesn't happen and the Wait Listed ticket graduates to RAC, Reservation Against Cancellation, you board the train and wait for the TTE (Train Ticket Examiner). But if he does not turn up - yes, it happens - you end up sharing the berth with another RAC ticket holder for the entire length of the journey.
Is there a more smart way to address this? Or are you destined to be at the TTE's mercy? In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to frequent train travellers and mobility experts.
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Accidents can recur if SOPs, Zone Area Management plans not readied soon, warn experts
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The recent Namma Metro accident that killed a woman and her toddler son has raised serious questions about safety, precautions and the clear lack of Work Zone Management.
The victims were crushed under a reinforcement cage of an under-construction pillar when it came crashing down on the road.
In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to urban mobility analyst Ashwin Mahesh and civic activist Nagesh Aras, exploring ways to put a Work Zone management plan in place and fix responsibilities.
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Commuters, experts talk about a new ADB report and a way out for bus-starved BMTC
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The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), with its grossly inadequate fleet of about 6,500 buses, has a huge problem.
But, as a recent Asian Development Bank (ADB) report shows, there is a possible way out: Route rationalisation.
For instance, the report says that just by increasing its peak-hour schedules and diversifying its routes to under-served areas,BMTC can both increase its revenues and reduce commuter wait times at bus stops.
To understand this in more detail, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to Shaheen Shasa from the Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike, designer and commuter Chinmay Dholakia and retired Director, Operations, KSRTC, Rajkumar.
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A chat on his life mission, blood donation & demand scene and amplifying his message
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For over three decades, Alphonse Kurien has been actively networking with blood donors to help thousands of patients across Bengaluru and beyond get that life-saving fluid on time.
Through his Lion's Club Bloodline, he relentlessly keeps that supply system active, linking a growing list of voluntary donors to those in dire need of blood.
In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to Alphonse on his mission, the blood donation and demand scene, and the use of social media to amplify the noble act of voluntary blood donation.
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Interactions with artists and art buyers from the largest art fair this side of the world
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As many as 1,200 artists; 10 lakh visitors; sales exceeding Rs 5 crore. All in a single day. This, in a nutshell, was the 2023 edition of the Chitra Santhe held last Sunday on a traffic-free Kumara Krupa Road in Central Bengaluru.
From traditional paintings to quirky home decor, intricately handcrafted sculptures to live portraits, the Santhe's creative dimensions were in full flow.
But what explains the magnetic pull of the Santhe, organised annually by the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath?
To get a ringside view of this celebration of art, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan spoke to artists and art buyers right from the Santhe.
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A look at how it can practically help Bengalureans tide over their daily commute woes
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The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) Bill is now an Act. But how does it help the commuter on the road or the rail?
In practical terms, how does it ensure that the Bengalurean can travel from Point A to Point B seamlessly, without hassles? How does it help to shift from an autorickshaw to the Metro to the bus without delays?
To understand the BMLTA in layman's terms, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to civic and mobility activists Srinivas Alavilli and Rajkumar Dugar, while HS Sudhira from Gubbi Labs gives a historical perspective to the new legislation.
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Nostalgic Bengalureans recall those good old fun days of double-decker city commute
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Once upon a time in Bengaluru, double-decker buses were a fun way to commute within the city. But they were phased out in the late 1990s as vehicular numbers overwhelmed the roads.
But now, the BMTC wants them back in a new, electric, air-conditioned avatar. At least five of them will be on the streets by July-August this year.
In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan rekindles some double-decker nostalgia, interacting with a cross-section of Bengalureans whose fun-filled bus commute had sparked a thousand memories.
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A talk with SPIC-MACAY Founder Dr Kiran Seth on his mission & 'meditative' cycling journey
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Seventy-three year-old Dr Kiran Seth has been on a cycling journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, using a simple cycle without gears, GPS or any fancy accessory.
This founder of the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture amongst the Youth (SPIC-MACAY), a movement that began 45 years ago, was in Bengaluru recently.
In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to Dr Kiran on his cycling journey to celebrate India's composite heritage, the message of cycling itself as a means to good health and its Gandhian simplicity.
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Voices from five seasoned campaigners for a better, greener, equitable Bengaluru
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Bengaluru means different things to different people. But what does it take to make the city a better place for everyone in 2023?
In this final episode of 2022, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan spoke to five Bengalureans, who have been actively working to solve the city's myriad problems, on their wish-list for Bengaluru in the New Year.
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