HSR Layout Residents Watch - April 2018

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Species of HSR (Part 2) (Continued from last issue) Seventh Species: This species loves an argument. And if it loses the argument, it will not sit quiet but continue to argue.

They are in the mistaken belief that the last person talking is the winner. And they don't mind fudging data to strengthen their point.

In this second installment, learn about many more individuals inhabiting HSR Layout.

Eighth Species: This species likes to do things quietly and without much publicity. But when someone else takes credit for what they think was their work, they scream hoarsely about it. And when things don't go their way, they use the others to train their guns on officials and netas who are spurning them.

Ninth Species: This is a completely selfless set that believes in making the others smile. They work day in and day out, without any title or recognition. Their selfless attitude makes them everyone's most reliable neighbour.

Tenth Species: These are activists who can't stomach any kind of atrocity. And nothing or no one can stop them from making their point or even filing a court case.

They are driven by their ideals.

Eleventh Species: This one is a notorious lot. They don't do anything but love fancy titles.

And they do any kind of match fixing to get that title. Such people are the most useless in society.

Twelfth Species: These are the cowards. They don't have an opinion or lack the guts to say it to people that can set things right. These are the 'yes' men and women we should stay away from.

Thirteenth Species: This species is highly opinionated and loves to give suggestions and directions to others, but never like to get their own hands dirty, when they are asked to. Citing their busy work schedule, they get away all the time.

(To Be Continued)

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NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

WASSUP HSR

Smita Kulkarni shortlisted for 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year' HSR resident Smita Kulkarni was shortlisted by the Namma Bengaluru Foundation for the 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year' award for 2018. She didn’t win, but the nomination was award enough. The co-founder of Stonesoup is all about offering sustainability products and services. Smita and her partner Malini Parmar consult individuals and organisations on sustainability in addition to selling home and community composting kits, menstrual cups, cloth diapers, cloth sanitary pads and raising eco-awareness in schools through talks and fun events on sustainable living. No wonder, they were nominated in the right category. Coincidentally, two other HSR residents were also nominated this year: Pinky Chandran of Radio Active 90.4 MHz whom we profiled in the November 2017 issue and Residents Watch editor Zahid H Javali. That’s nearly 10% of nominees from HSR this year from among 41 finalists.

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Kid writes letter to top cop

Disturbing trend among RWAs

The one-way rule is being constantly violated at Rockview junction at the end of 27th Main Road in Sector 2. Six-year-old Yashvi and a resident of HSR Layout has written an open letter to the Police Commissioner to fix the problem.

We have noticed one disturbing trend among resident welfare associations (RWA).

Whoever owns a site becomes a member of the association. Which is fine. But imagine that person owning a site in every other sector of HSR and also contesting for RWA elections in every sector? They could be part of core committees or even office bearers in multiple sectors. This should not happen. We would urge all the Sector RWAs to adopt a resolution to ensure that this does not happen. The members can only contest if they are residents of that area. Just owning a site will not do to contest for elections.

When there is no sense of belongingness, the larger public good is sacrificed at the altar of their greed for positions. "This is true. I fully endorse this view," says RS Murthy, founder and past president of Sector 2 RWA. Dr SB Kittur of Sector 3 RWA agrees. "Site owners should not be eligible to become RWA members. Residents who are having their own houses in HSR should be eligible to become RWA members. All sector RWAs should adopt this rule."

SLS Springs is water-sufficient Stumped by the abbreviation, RWH? Well, Rain Water Harvesting has reaped rich dividends for SLS Springs, the apartment complex in Somasundrapalya. Says resident Varughese Cherian: "We did RWH in 2015. No tankers for us since we implemented it, except on occasions like motor break downs. Any one planning to invest in RWH is welcome to visit SLS Springs. We will be happy to share our experience." With summer staring in our face, those who have done RWH will benefit from it. The others will have to rely on tankers.

Pigs continue to roam the streets Despite hiring contractors for the purpose, the BBMP is inept at catching pigs. The menace continues unabated. Resident Sridhar Ramu says, "Pigs are a common sight at all places... this is alarming and it is frustrating to see that no tangible action has been taken."

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NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

Residents donate clothes

Workshops on student safety

Several residents of Somasundrapalya and HSR Layout donated items to the Goonj warehouse at Kudlu gate recently. Says Lalithamba BV: "Goonj is really doing a great job of creating resources with materials we have given. Their godown collects items, segregates and then creates a family pack for rural people to use. The rural pack consists of two pairs of pants, sarees, kids clothes and so on. They also give stationary and books to children. They are generally short of sarees which they end up buying. So they ran a campaign called 'Saree for Dignity' to receive and distribute more sarees to rural women." If you would like to join more such campaigns by Goonj and do your bit, visit: goonj.org.

The Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC) is conducting BSafe, a Safe School Program in HSR Layout schools, both government and aided. If you want to volunteer for it, you can contact Lalithamba BV (94480-63776). The objective of the program is to conduct free workshops for parents and teachers about the child safety act and its implementation in schools in addition to organising workshops for children about safety in government and aided schools. The target is to reach out to at least 6000 kids over time. "All the parent, teacher and children workshops will be different," says Lalithamba. "All you would need is to meet us to understand both the programs and meet a few school principals to spread the word and help us reach out to more stakeholders and children. You will get a certificate for your volunteer-ship."

Water crisis is real Resident KK Puravoor was shocked to see the programme 'India's Water Crisis' on National Geographic Channel and urges the residents to adopt all water harvesting and water saving tips required to prevent an apocalyptic future. "The documentary discusses the problem of water crisis in the country... its origin, severity, and the effects of polluted water and a few solutions," says KK. "It states that by 2025, India will face a major water crisis, with ground water depleting in all the major cities and at a time when even money can't buy tanker water.

This will be the single biggest problem to paralyse the nation after seven years. I would recommend everyone to watch it and spread the awareness of water crisis."

RW drive against corruption Make the most of Residents Watch's anti-corruption and anti-harassment drive in HSR Layout. If any of you or your friends have been troubled repeatedly by HSR govt officials, be it BBMP, Bescom, BWSSB or BSNL, give us the full story with proof and we will publish it in Residents Watch. We will name, shame and have them punished for their crimes. Just remember that they should be presently working in the Bommanahalli zone. Mail all your complaints with proof to: residentswatchmag@gmail.com.

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BAD ROADS OF HSR 17th A Main, 23rd A Cross

This garbage dump on 25th Cross, 18th A Main near NH Narayana hospital has been beautified by the waste contractors under the able leadership of Roopesh and Anil Benni.

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17th C Main, 23rd B Cross

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18th Cross, 14th Main 22nd Cross, 19th Main

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HEALTH

Residents Watch impact

Illegal eateries shutdown by BBMP after a story in this magazine

By QAMAR HJ Operating any food outlet with the kitchen in the basement is against the order of the Karnataka High Court. When Residents Watch brought this to the notice of its readers and the authorities in the previous months, action followed. Thanks to proactive health inspector Vinod G, the Raghavendra Coffee House on 24th Main was shut down and Bansuri Sweets on 27th Main is to close by the end of March. Similarly, the upcoming Zoya Food Court on 27th Main that was highlighted by Residents Watch in our March issue was also issued a notice to prevent their launch in the basement. They have since moved to a new location.

All of this was possible, thanks to a proactive Residents Watch keeping a tab on all the retail happenings in HSR Layout. The active Telegram group brought this to the notice of other residents and government officials. This was followed by the publishing of the rampant violation of the law in the monthly neighbourhood magazine. Says Vinod: "It is a violation and the BBMP hadn't given any permission to run such an establishment in the basement. The eatery owners said they would go to court against this shutdown, and we told them to go ahead."

Little do the businessmen realise that they are in violation of the highest court of the land.

Let this story serve as a forewarning to all those businessmen planning to start any eatery in the basement. Similarly, you cannot open any commercial store in a basement if it’s earmarked for parking. Even that will be shutdown.

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photographs and we will alert the authorities. A vigilant public can keep both the law breakers and the government officials in check. But that can only happen when the citizens are aware of the laws of the land. Let this serve as one such lesson to one and all.

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Thanks to a proactive BBMP health inspector and the ever-vigilant Residents Watch, this fire and safety hazard was avoided.

CIVIC

Residents team up against civic violations

Join this citizen group and do your bit to better your areas

By CITIZENS GROUP FOR BETTER GOVERNANCE We are a group of citizens who wish to bring to the notice of the public and government officials that better systems of governance need to be immediately put in place. We believe that a citizen's fundamental right to fresh air, sunlight and fire-safety has to be monitored by the BBMP and its officers in a non-partisan and fair manner to all the citizens of the land. Instead, the burden has fallen on the common man to fight for this basic fundamental right, in court, with threats facing us all the time. We are against the fact that this area is ruled by mafia of money-power, clout of political powers, and bribes, which hinder the BBMP officers from doing their duty.

policy change that makes the BBMP culpable for building violations that they have allowed as well as work out a system that rewards citizens who have followed all the byelaws.

You can join our campaign in one of the following ways...

1. Put your case-study with all details for follow-up by the Press.

2. Support and promote this campaign by joining Facebook and joining our sign-in campaign to take to the Chief Minister Our goals are the following... and BBMP Commissioner.

1. Create a mass movement of anonymous citizenry who 3. Support us monetarily to afford the can join together to fight against violations of building advertising, Media and cost of personnel. byelaws for the rights of all citizens through the media, 4. Start individual campaigns for this films and advertising. which steam roll into a massive protest 2. Create a pool of information of violations which can be that will cause the policy change we want used by the media to interview and pull up the administo see. trative machinery to do their job and demolish the Please join us and help make a better violations.

Bangalore. For more details, you can email 3. Make public all the violations in our common pool. us here: citizengbg@gmail.com.

4. Raise funds for all the social media/ advertising work that we need to do.

We will not be going to the Courtroom or BBMP office directly. Your violation grievance will be anonymously P.S: All information provided by you will be posted online by you and from there, we expect the media kept confidential for safety reasons. Only to take it up to put sufficient pressure on Officers, Chief photographic evidence along with plot Minister etc to demolish the said violation. We want a details will be released on the public space.

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UTILITIES

When you feel helpless and need a helping hand, this is the section you cannot do without. From numbers of civic agencies to conceirge and odd job services, it’s a bit of everything in two pages.

Make the most of it.

If there is an error in the listings or you have a new listing to add, email: residentswatchmag@gmail.com

BBMP: 99453-49068 (Asst. Engineer) Police Whatsapp No: BBMP (Garbage): 98456-00457 +919480801000 (Roopesh), 90086-92345 (Anil) BBMP (Advertisements): 99456Police control room: 100 68835 BBMP (work inspector): Fire service station: 101 99021-66884 Traffic control room: 103 Sanjeevini (accidents): 102, 1062 BBMP (snake catchers): 98801-08801, 99169-68959 Health helpline: 104 Private snake catchers: BBMP Joint Commissioner 99803-39880 (Bommanahalli): 94806-83433 (Kishen), 99808-55720 (Devaraj (Veerabhadraswamy, Shivappa) Hearse van: 94806jcbhalli@bbmp.gov.in) 83495 BBMP Chief Engineer: 94806Electrical Division: 94806-85413 83438 (Bettegowda) (assistant executive engineer), HSR Ward corporator: 9945894806-85340 (executive 90672 (Gurumurthy Reddy), engineer) Street Light BBMP MG Palya/Somasundrapalya 91640-09891, 94806-83443 corporator: 94483-88585 99868-35425 (JE, Ramesh) (Shobha Jagadish) Park Development Division: BBMP Joint Engineer: 9986894806-83436 (superintendent) 35425 (Ramesh) Forest Department 58888, 1912, HSR Police Station: 2294-3467 Hoysala Police Patrol: 2294-3000 94806-85038 (supervisor) BESCOM complaints 58888, 1912, HSR Police inspector: 948082258-5287, 94498-44826 (AEE), 01626 94498-40476 (AE) Police Commissioner’s office: 2294-2222/3322 BWSSB: 2294-5154, 98454KSRTC control room: 2225-5720 44154, 98454-44037/9 (AE), Passport office: 2570-6101 98452-28559 (inspector), BBMP control room: 08025732447 98454-44037 (AEE) BBMP Grievance Cell: 94806-85700 BMTC: 2295-2253 BDA Office (HSR Layout): Railway enquiry: 131, 132 2572-0264, 2572-5932 BangaloreOne: 2295-5517 Post Office (HSR Layout): BBMP: 99001-34955 (executive 2572-0744 District registrar: engineer), 94806-85199 2525-3505 Registrar of (assistant executive engineer) Companies: 2553-7449 BBMP (Horticulture): Registrar (marriage): 2559-5977 94806-83594 BBMP (Health): Sub Registrar office: 2535-2907 98446-29911 (Vinod), 9480685280 BBMP (PRO): 2212Ananth Kumar, MP: 2656-8483, 8409/2297-5523 98443-08554

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Kupendra Reddy, MP: 99800-55599 Lok Ayukta: 98450-00022 M Satish Reddy, MLA: 94480-51616 Police officials Twitter IDs: @cpblr, @blrcitypolice, @dcpsebcp @ccbbangalore, @crimebangalore HSR Club: 2572-3928 BBMP Whatsapp No +9480685476 BBMP HSR Ward Whatsapp No: +917022372923 Traffic Whatsapp No: +919480801006, Public Eye (phone app) Traffic Control Room (East Bangalore): 080-22943131 HSR Traffic inspector: 94488-78220 (Rajshekar) BDA engineers: 94805-89835 (Satish), 94496-49915 (Krishna) Online BBMP Complaints: http://bbmp.sahaaya.in BBMP Chief Conservator of Forests: 94806-85414 (Brijesh Kumar), 2297-5707 CM’s Office: cm.kar@nic.in HSR Club: 99161-10458 (S Somashekar, president), 98451-62692 (Shankaranarayana Reddy, secretary)

HELPLINES Alcoholics Anonymous: 98455-87507 Helping Hand: 2353-5787 Children’s helpline: 1098 Women’s helpline: 1091 Elders helpline: 1090 Women’s & Kids Helpline: 91084-45555

Carpenters: 88847-28709, 81476-21037, 99458-47344 Painting: 99001-99081, 9880325969, 87928-23079 Trees for free: 98454-49703 Plumbing: 98800-04624, Asha Foundation:2354-3333 97380-08158, 90191-36181 Dream A Dream: 6534-9980 Massage for women: 96320-11732 Samarthanam Trust for the Borewell service: 98450-14845, Disabled: 2572-1444 96632-07070 Mitra Jyothi (for the blind): Electrical works: 98803-25969, 2258-7623/25 87928-23079, 2572-0758, Petcare: 2294-7300 (CUPA), 2860-3986 (PFA), 90366-70771 81971-47041, 94800-81117 Rainwater harvesting: 2572-3911, (Vets Society for Animal Welfare 98457-88308 and Rural Development) Solar: 2572-1355, 4121-7676 Swakruta Charitable Trust (for Key makers: 99722-30096 women entrepreneurs): 98860Water treatment: 99455-95251 46987, 2255-5227 Water testing lab: 2573-1142/81 Pan card: 6653-4014 RESIDENT WELFARE Mineral water suppliers: 96866ASSOCIATIONS 13943, 6547-1197, 99804SECTOR 1: 92421-33907 21388, 99861-08869, (Jayaram Reddy, President), Pest control: 99027-39891, 98450-05094 (Muralidhar, 4131-5656, 92411-12071 Secretary) Water tank cleaners: 73492-88470, SECTOR 2: 94495-71949 98802-16085, 94485-13352 (N Gopalakrishna), 98809-87339 Security services: 3329-8000 (HE Chandrashekar) Matrimonial services: 3255-7963, SECTOR 3: 98440-23561 2255-5227, 98860-46987 (Sadashiva), 98440-89956 Legal services: 99456-88974 (Chandrashekar Reddy) Forex services: 96205-42691 SECTOR 4: 99807-13619 Financial services: 4208-3339, (Vijayalakshmi), 99800-08418 2572-3911 (Chandrashekar) Private gas agencies: 4917-6006, SECTOR 5: 88845-72033 (Riyaz 99165-12242, 97416-37096, Ahmed), 95357-00255 (Jyothi 6683-0900, 4917-7144, 4960Prabhu) 8777, 2573-5807, 4915-3659 SECTOR 6: 94483-88912 (Raje Packers & movers: 98455-5000, Urs), 91418- 52084 (Deshmukh) 99807-03399, 98440-57216, SECTOR 7: 98800-91609 93421-55380 (Munivenkatappa), 99001-24477 Water suppliers: 96114-37370, (Prem Kumar) 98809-60881, 98454-20534, FEDERATION OF HSR RWAS: 99016-66688, 2691-2004 99809-00017 (BNR Reddy, mrhomecare.in: Cleaning, pest Chairman), 98809-87339 control, plumbing, carpentry, (HE Chandrashekar, Secretary Gen) electrician: 090220-70070 Drivers on hire: 8046-8686, ODD JOBS 92417-74565, 90360-04565, 94499-87140, 98867-07140, Dripler Automatic Watering Care: 6534-3434, 4240-0000, 73535-50077 3291-9714, 98865-18108, Odd jobs: satyaapan.com 98458-55386, 74119-78123, (90350-11316), aurospaces.

74113-36800 com (Whatsapp 97425-57757): Day & Night Drivers Service: Housekeepers, cooks, office boys, 80888-08876, 6547-4747 electricians, plumbers, painters, Mattress sanitising/upholstery, carpenters, pest control, appliance carpet cleaning: 87222-72777 repairs and more.

Steel cutlery on rent: Mosquito mesh: 94482-64511, 99862-03156, 94480-63776 99166-68957 HELP

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% 6533-3399, 99455-18534

 NATYAKALA DANCE & MUSIC ACADEMY

2339, 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-2888

 INNOVATORS CHESS ACADEMY

579, 15th B Main, 14th Cross Sector 4 % 98863-58313

 JK SNOOKER ZONE

No 65, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 9738550555

 THRILLOPHILIA

4th Floor, 2628, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4213-4915

 JUST BOOKS

2628, 1st Floor, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 4212-1122, 72599-74251

 DISCOVER KIDS

27, 18th Cross, 9th Main, Sector 7, behind McDonald’s % 98806-50266

 NEPTUNES MUSIC HUB

1103, 18th Cross, 9th Main Sector 7 % 3951-3132

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POLLUTION

KCDC success story

Garbage processing brought down from 150 to 80 tonnes per day

By SINDHU PR The stench-causing and ground water contaminating Karnataka Compost Development Corporation (KCDC) run by the BBMP has halted processing waste from areas other than Bommanahalli. That is, if an order by the BBMP Joint Commissioner is being followed by the KCDC officials. This is a major breakthrough for the residents of HSR Layout and its extension areas of Mangammanapalya, Somasundrapalya, Kudlu, Hosapalya and Singasandra as the stench is all around. People have been suffering from throat infections and stench-filled homes for over four years now.

The first citizen-led protest against KCDC was in October 2015 when Residents Watch teamed up with the Kudlu Hosapalya Haralukunte Somasundrapalya, Parangipalya (KHHSP) RWA. More than 1000 residents signed a written petition that proclaimed 'Shutdown or behave KCDC'. And more than 3000 people turned up at the three-hour protest that was unlike any protest that HSR had ever witnessed. There was a stage where residents came and gave vent to their problems: teachers, students, doctors, politicians and government officials.

Before the protest, the mayor had visited the place and promised to take up the processing capacity from the existing 500 tonnes per day to 1000. After the protest, it was eventually brought down to 150 tonnes. And from last month, it was further brought down to 80 tonnes per day. However, the story is far from over. The refuse-derived waste (RDF) mountain is yet to be removed from the premises. The stench is still bad, particularly when it rains, depending on the wind direction. And since the shutters have not been completely installed to contain 16

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the stench, the RDF has been moved outside, increasing the debris on site.

The state government has orally promised to shift the facility once the waste to energy plants are operational, but even those are not being allowed by the local population because they are not a clean alternative either. When asked about the future of KCDC, there was no response from Sarfaraz Khan, Joint Commissioner (Health). Says resident S Sankar: "Everyone wants to keep the KCDC issue alive till the elections to score brownie points."

The best way forward is to get every ward to process its wet, kitchen waste.

And residents can buy composters and do it themselves. Only the dry waste will be picked up from people's homes and recycled by companies like ITC as it is happening today.

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SWEET SMELL OF VICTORY The four-year struggle of the residents is bearing fruit, as the BBMP is forced to bring down the tonnage gradually.

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Pinpoint faults, prevent cyber attacks

Bescom's HSR centre does all of this and more

By NIRMALA G Last month, Bescom's HSR centre has begun testing a few 11KV feeders that will precisely determine the location of a power failure. Earlier, it was completely manual, took many man-hours and was labour-intensive. But now, this would be detected within no time, thanks to Karnataka's first centre for distribution automation system (DAS). Once completely operational after this pilot run, around 120 feeders would be connected, benefitting over five lakh Bescom users.

Funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) and designed by Efacec, a Portuguese firm, DAS uses real-time parameters covering the feeder lines, distribution centres, directional pathways and supply centres. With every system under one roof, it is now easy to pinpoint the area where the power supply is interrupted, so the personnel can go directly to the problem spot and fix it.

That's not all. The HSR centre will also prevent any cyber attacks on the smart power grid of Bangalore. All the servers are operating out of HSR and so is a dedicated cyber security wing filled with trained personnel. Earlier, the servers were physically located at the State Data Centre in the city centre and Infosys was handling the operations in Electronics city.

But now, with everything under one roof at its DASS centre in HSR Layout, the data and management is far more safer and secure, according to Bescom officials.

Bescom has a paperless office with digital signatures, dedicated user accounts and passwords. Take that to

mean, no one can hack into the system.

And even if someone tries to, the hawk-eyed personnel stationed round the clock will thwart such threats in no time.

The cyber security will be handled by three separate wings—Information and Communication Technology, Smart Grid and Information Security and Planning wing. All of this is to ensure that no hacker takes control of the network.

This apart, Bescom has the majority of its Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) online. Be it the website, billing, financial transactions, collection of resources, estimates and GIA, 17 different modules are routed through servers and websites. Any person can hack, log in and play havoc with the system. However, with this centre, Bescom completely owns its entire infrastructure and therefore, it is now more capable than ever before to safeguard its big data centre.

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The HSR Centre is doing a lot more to the city than earlier believed.

Once all the 120 feeders are active, it will be a dream come true.

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COVER STORY

Victory for community journalism How Residents Watch was recognised for being the voice of the people

By NIRMALA G

[ [ SHORTLISTED FOR ‘MEDIA PERSON OF THE YEAR’ BY NBF It’s a big achievement for Residents Watch because it was pitched against leading TV channels, dailies and radio stations.

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Residents Watch is in esteemed company. Last month, the Namma Bengaluru Foundation (NDF) nominated its editor Zahid H Javali for the 'Media Person of the Year' award for 2018. He was one among the eight finalists chosen from thousands of nominations across Bangalore. Though he didn't win the title, NBF CEO Sridhar Pabbisetty said 'Every nominee is a winner' and we tend to agree. Zahid was shortlisted from among thousands of entries that NBF received from all over the city. Ernst & Young monitored and whetted the nominations to arrive at 200 entries. A jury of over two dozen accomplished individuals poured over the nominations and picked 41 finalists, Zahid being one of them. In the 'Media' category, he was one among eight. The nomination should hopefully shed light on why it's important for grassroots community journalism to thrive. If every journalist adopts their neighbourhood and remains apolitical and non-partisan in delivering news and views, much can be achieved. As the HSR Layout edition of Residents Watch has shown. Since HSR has a large part of floating population, many of our milestones go unnoticed. Therefore, without further ado, here go some of the success stories we have been part of through our proactive role in bettering HSR. A SOCIAL MEDIA GROUP LIKE NO OTHER After two years of reporting on HSR, we set up the Residents Watch Whatsapp Group involving government officials, local politicians, civic activists and members of resident welfare associations. A year later, we included the entire Bangalore media, so they could report on certain issues citywide and

pressure the government officials and netas alike. This group was unique to HSR. There is no other monthly neighbourhood glossy magazine in Bangalore or perhaps India. And there is no neighbourhood-specific social media platform that involves the Bangalore media. There are sector-wise or block-wise associations but this is a group that unites not only the seven sector associations but also the many apartment associations in HSR Layout.

Today, we have moved on to Telegram because it's much easier to manage and can accommodate 10,000 members unlike Whatsapp's limit of 256.

but delivered nothing. Zahid H Javali, the editor of Residents Watch anchored the three-hour protest complete with stage, chairs and speakers. Despite BJP MLA Satish Reddy's initial reluctance, we convinced him that an all-party delegation of local politicians on stage was the best way out lest the residents conclude that it was a BJP-sponsored agitation. Until then, no RWA or any NGO could boast of such a crowd, not even the MLA who used to fetch garment workers in buses for all his protests. The result of the protest was that the government, which was planning to increase the capacity of the plant from 500 to 1000 tonnes, brought it down to 150 tonnes.

THE KCDC PROTEST: A RECORD OF SORTS And now, it has been further brought down to In October 2015, Residents Watch listened to 80 tonnes from last month. It is a victory for the people and announced a protest. They were the people and by the people. demanding a protest against the inhuman conditions prevailing both within and outside ILLEGAL BUILDINGS the government composting plant, the No RWA wanted to identify any commercial Karnataka Compost Development Corporation buildings violating rules. They did not want to (KCDC). Not only was the stench from the upset the local MLA and corporator or the mixed waste house owners reaching Hosur violating them.

Road, but all Even the across HSR Layout. residents didn't That's a radius of want to come 3-5 kilometres. In forward because addition, the the BBMP effluents from the officials could plant were harass them like contaminating the the way the ground water and other neighbours the adjacent were subjected Somasundrapalya to earlier. So Lake. KCDC had Residents Watch also encroached did the next best the lake and even thing. We dumped flagged all the Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) that had become an most glaring building violations in HSR and ever-growing mountain, and a ticking time publicised it in every social media group. We bomb. The plant officials were dumping mud also cited the biggest violation — an upcoming over it to avoid a fire, but it is still a dormant mall in a residential area — and wrote to the bomb nonetheless.

CM himself. We also sent a press release to the The protest involved persuading the residents rest of the Bangalore media about it and some to name, register and set up a residential of them covered it too. The next time the CM association to fight this battle and KHHSP RWA came to HSR, when the people complained to (Kudlu Haralukunte Hosapalya Somasundrapal- him about an inefficient BBMP Assistant ya Residents Welfare Association) was born.

Executive Engineer, the CM suspended him on Within ten days of our announcement that was the spot. Even more recently, we flagged three also covered by the Bangalore media, chief eateries operating from basements and the minister Siddaramaiah rushed to the plant. It BBMP shut them down after three months of was a record because no CM had visited the intense pressure both in the Residents Watch plant in its 40-year history. He promised much and our Telegram group.

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FLEX BANNERS In the most glaring case, the CM had come to inaugurate a park in Sector 3 and left several flex banners in his wake. We posted pictures of them and asked his party men to remove them immediately in our social media group. After a lot of attack and counter attack where even the MLA in our group said he has no issues with Residents Watch removing all banners of all parties, the BBMP and the party workers finally removed the banners.

activists, resident welfare associations and the Bangalore media.

TOTAL TRANSPARENCY It's a tight group of just about 112 members in our Telegram group. However, what gets discussed, debated and suggested in this group finds its way into print as well. All those who are not part of this group get to know through the magazine that's both in print, a mobile app and a website. There's total transparency in the system. Every good suggestion and every important complaint made by the residents in the group is published, so nothing said in the group goes to waste.

TOUCHED THE UNTOUCHABLES More than a year ago, the Sai Baba temple that was illegally built a few years ago in a median park in Sector 3, was trying to further encroach PREVENTED TRANSFER When we heard that an upright HSR traffic the public space. When one resident pointed this out in the RW group, the construction was inspector was going to be transferred arbitrarily because some powerful people stopped and the idea of expansion was didn't like his righteous ways, we announced abandoned. And when one mosque was being his imminent transfer in our RW group and built in a predominantly Hindu area of HSR asked everyone to use their Layout, we convinced them to influence in stopping the abandon the idea because it transfer. We also called up the JOURNOSPEAK was counter-productive.

Traffic commissioner and he Similarly, when the Subramansaid nothing of the sort will Having worked with Zahid on ya temple was installing multiple stories, I've always happen. And the transfer was speakers during festivals across stopped. the entire length of 18th Cross in found it interesting how he managed to combine Sector 3, we wrote about it and journalism and community urged our group members to talk service to do something more SPRINGBOARD FOR ACTIVISM to the temple promoters. meaningful and transformaThe success of the KCDC Eventually, they listened for the tive on ground. I found a protest that saw the biggest program called Social general public good. More Journalism at the City turnout of residents in HSR recently, we even asked all temples, mosques and churches University of New York (CUNY) galvanised another section of whose principle matches residents to protest against in and around the neighbourexactly with what he does at the powerful Sobha Builders hood to tone down the decibel Residents Watch and the HSR levels. We urged everyone in our Layout community. It looks at who were using a public road by including it within their group to do their bit in conveyengaging with communities compound for over ten years. ing the same. And soon enough, and creating concrete solutions, not the ‘report and And this had denied the the decibel levels were down. move on’ mentality that people easy access to HSR If we are scared of religion, traditional newsrooms require Layout and surrounding areas, who will tame the noise of reporters. One of the leading to traffic jams. Now, pollution and the rampant requirements to apply was a the case is in court, and it's encroachment? The moral of the recommendation from a story? Name and shame helps, community leader with whom I loaded against Sobha, if the lawyers are to be believed. but importantly, if you get every have worked. I could think of no one better than him They are just using delay thinker in a group to do his bit, tactics to prolong the case much more can be achieved. So - Lakshmi Sivadas, ex-NDTV because they know they can't the success of Residents Watch is win it. And this protest also as much the success story of Post script: We recommended her every proactive member in the for the course and Lakshmi is now happened after one story on the Sobha road issue came out group. And they include govt a student at CUNY. in Residents Watch. Our officials, local netas, civic 20

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magazine carried the Sobha side of the story as none of the residents wanted to speak out against Sobha. But once they read the story, the suffering residents gathered all the strength required and gave us the full story with proof that Sobha was misleading everyone. And this led to an immediate protest by them that saw more than 3000 people turn up on D Day.

groups and the magazine whenever they have done anything wrong. And the biggest protest against KCDC was against the state Congress party. Yet, the crowning glory was when the youth wing of the Congress, National Students Union of India, honoured our editor in October 2017 for being a community journalist who didn't spare any party when it came to the cause of the public.

NOISE POLLUTION GROOMING FUTURE LEADERS Loudspeakers were installed in a public park The social media groups and Residents Watch by a local politician. Nobody had the guts to magazine have also become a grooming question him, but we did and engaged in a ground for future politicians. Our editor is the lengthy Whatsapp argument with his stooges. co-founder of Hasiru Mithra, that has aligned We even called the Deputy Commissioner of with the Bangalore Political Action Committee Police of the area to (B.PAC) to groom future leaders. vindicate what we were The result? One of the residents RESIDENTSPEAK saying all along — that is going to be contesting for the installing speakers and post of the MLA from this area More than a magazine with playing loud music in a and in future, one of them could information, Zahid brought public park was unlawful. be contesting for the post of They were playing loud folk together and built a strong and corporator. This is how we can active neighbourhood community, and religious music every make a change. Forget about a platform for people to come day for two hours; one hour together, identify, work, state and centre politics, if we in the morning and one can get the right corporators collaborate, fight and solve the hour in the evening. citizen issues by participation. is and MLAs to represent us, the community was created and Eventually, the decibel future will definitely be brighter operated successfully on levels were brought down than it is now.

Whatsapp until recently and and all is well now. moved to another efficient THE FUTURE OF platform, Telegram, recently.

SPREADING POSITIVITY More commendable is how JOURNALISM When we began the Residents Watch was able to rope City magazines are passé now, magazine, there were because every neighbourhood in all the government representahardly a few civic activists, tives on this platform and since has become self-sustaining. then, I as a citizen feel more but now there are about a Therefore, a magazine like empowered as the feel of 100 of them and counting.

Residents Watch recognised this democracy comes alive here and What's more, when a fact more than five years ago everybody participates with pride. protest call is made, Residents Watch is a real boon for and still standing (both in print hundreds more turn up. and social media — we have a HSR Layout and Zahid leads the And that has happened mobile app, a website, a way in making sure the area because of our social media becomes the best in Bengaluru as Facebook page and group, a citizens and the representatives of telegram group and an emailer). activism and due publicity various departments feel they about the issues and the The upshot? Such a model belong and the usual apathy of the residential heroes in the should be replicated across the government is seen diminishing magazine, Residents Watch. slowly... Zahid relentlessly spends city and country by philanthromany hours to lead this. Residents pists, corporates or resident APOLITICAL AND journalists to make a difference Watch is an example of how journalism can be used for the NO-NONSENSE at the grassroots.

We have slammed Congress betterment of society and Join our Telegram Group encourage citizen leaderships MLC Ugrappa, JD(S) MP (98805-85748) and be part of without a post.

Kupendra Reddy, BJP MLA our journey or follow us on Satish Reddy and Congress - Sudhakar Suga, serial Facebook Chief Minister Siddara(www.facebook.com/ entrepreneur & HSR resident maiah in the Whatsapp ResidentsWatch).

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FOOD

HSR is a melting pot of world cuisines. Make the most of its eclectic facade. Dig into the best that casual, formal and street food has to offer. Here are select listings from the many eateries around.

Indulge!

If there is an error in the listings or you have a new listing to add, email: residentswatchmag@gmail.com

GROCERIES  SAFA SUPER MARKET

Shop No 1, BDA Complex % 96864-47864

 MK RETAIL

485, NIFT, 27th Main, 17th Cross % 4213-4646

 M K AHMED SUPER MARKET

2336, 17th Cross, Sector 1 % 97439-91530

 AISHWARYA SUPERMARKET

801, 19th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2 % 2572-2099/199

 AJFAN DATES ‘N’ NUTS

191, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 70220-22107

• No 58/59, 17th Cr, 12th Mn Sector 6 % 2572-7822 • 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 2572-9924

 THE ECO STORE

190, 9th Main Road, 14th Cross, Sector 6 % 2572-1026

 CELEBRATE WELLNESS

 SOBHA SUPER MARKET

 GRAND SUPER MARKET

1695, 19th Main, Sector 2, % 2572-7373, 99000-27373

 MULTIPLEX HYPER BAZAAR

2624, 27th Mn, Sector 1 % 2258-0277

 FOOD PALACE SUPERMARKET

1322, 24th Mn, Sector 2 % 2572-7999

 JD SUPER MARKET

1176, 24th Mn, Sector 2 % 77606-44400

 NILGIRIS SUPERMARKET

176/243, 9th Main, 4th Sector % 6536-6536

 EZZEE BUY SUPERMARKET

5/2, Yellukunte Village % 4212-8047

 FOOD BASKET

734, 15th A Main, 22nd Cross, HSR Club Road, Sector 3 % 73377-33513

 STAR MARKET

VGR Essor Building, 6th Mn, Sector 6 % 2553-5222

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ORGANIC FOOD 1018, 13th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0132

19th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 4 % 2572-0882

 24 MANTRA

1379, 25th Main, Sector 2 % 70229-70935

 ORGANIC MANDYA

No 41, 14th Mn, Sector 7 % 4851-0605

 ORIGREEN

 FAASO’S

2318, Sector 1 % 90193-43939

 NORTHAM’S PIZZA.PITA

22nd Mn, 22nd Cr % 88671-64415

 SUBWAY

Near BDA Complex, 14th Main, Sector 7 % 2572-9999

 LEON GRILL

No 17, 18th Cross, Sector 3 % 2572-2900

 FIVE STAR CHICKEN

1152, 22nd Cross, 22nd B Main Sector 2 % 95382-00612

 PIZZA HUT

14th Main Road, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 2572-0305

 DOMINO’S PIZZA

1573, Sector 1 % 6870-3740

 PIZZA HUT EXPRESS

2633, 27th Main Road,13th Cross, 1st Sector % 3377-3300

 US PIZZA

4, 64/65, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 3247-5722, 98450-81882

1085, 23rd Cr, 24th Mn, Sector 2  KFC 30, 14th Main, Sector 7 % 99408-12726 % 93434-33330

 NAMDHARI’S FRESH

24th Mn, Sector 1 % 4955-5348  THE PIZZERIA 402, 1/1, HSR Club Road, Sector 2 % 87470-00082

FAST FOOD  BBQ SQUARE

Vistar Arcade, 24th Cross, 18th Main, 14th Cross, Sector 3 % 80640-05777

 INDIAN PARATHA FACTORY

225, 17th B Main, 12th Cross Sector 4 % 91085-29166

 DAKSHIN TIFFIN CENTRE

Ground Floor, 5th Main Sector 6 % 87470-15906

 MCDONALDS

1, BDA Complex, 14th Main Road, Sector 7 % 6600-0666

BAKERS & ICE CREAM PARLOURS  CORNER HOUSE

• 1666, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 72592-41707, 80225-85077 • 1001, 9th Main, Sector 7 % 98805-94010

 CHEF BAKER’S

FOOD

69, 19th Main, near Rashtrakutas Sector 4 % 6573-6757

 KANTI SWEETS l

806, 19th Main, Sector 2

% 2572-6125 14th Main l

Opp BDA Complex

 KC DAS

1174/2, 17th Cross, 5th Mn, Sector 7 % 4155-9697

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 PATVILLE PATISSERIE

697/795, 26th Main,11st Cross, Sector 1 % 4212-3000

 PABRAI’S NATURELLE ICE CREAM

964, MR Complex, 27th Main Sector 1 % 95350-06187

 JUST BAKE

445, 5th Main, 16th A Cross, 6th Sector % 6500-0106 l 27th Main, Opp NIFT, Sector 1 % 6888-8050 l

 SWENSENS

28, Opp BDA Complex, Sector 4 % 97382-63244

 THE FRENCH LOAF

2317, Opp NIFT, 27th Main % 3221-7208

 CARNIVAL CAKES

1018, 13th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 99167-54689

 AMMA’S PASTRIES

218, Sector 6, Empire hotel Road % 95906-07750

 THE RIGHT MOO

1664, 27th Main, near VLCC Sector 2 % 6595-0099

 POLAR BEAR

647, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4219-7575

 SHREE MITHAI

590, 15th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4 % 2572-7337

 SWEET CHARIOT

1174, 5th Main, Sector 7 % 2572-5998

 CREAM & FUDGE

780, Ground Floor, 19th Main Sector 1 % 98456-95601

 SHUBH SWEETS & CHATS

 FROZEN BITES

1131, 17th Cross, Sector 7 % 97317-79985

 CREAM STONE

89, 17th Cross, Sector 4 % 4866-4747

 IBACO

1503, 19th Mn, Sector 1 % 1800-425-3355

INDIAN  VASUDEV ADIGA’S

1177, 5th Main, Sector 7 % 84949-12611

 SILBATTI

171, 19th Main Road, Sector 4 % 90360-26099

 ADYAR ANANDA BHAVAN

27, Ground Floor, BDA Complex % 2572-5399/6399

 CHINNASWAMY NAIDU BIRIYANI

242, 9th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 95387-23326

 PETOO

177, 9th Main, near Corner House Sector 7 % 4965-2814

 HOTEL JUNIOR KAPPANNA

9th Main, Sector 6 % 80416-33030

 EMPIRE RESTAURANT

169/A/170, Sector 6 % 4041-4141

 ZERO MILE PUNJAB

5th Floor, L167, Outer Ring Road Sector 6 % 90364-27497

 WAZWAN

4, 9th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 6 % 4337-0000

 MEERA’S BEEGARA OOTA

519, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 2258-0009

 HELLOO DELHI

17, 18th Main, Sector 3 % 6535-1717/1818

2623, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 6583-0980

 ARASUVAI ARASU MADHURAM

154, 9th Main, Sector 6 % 98446-72400

 AMBUR STAR BIRYANI

 FLAVOURS 24

1st Floor, 5th Main, Sector 6 % 2572-3543 Behind BDA Complex, Sector 6 % 2572-0796

 BANGALORE AGARWAL BHAVAN

Sector 6 % 93799-12345

 PINDI

15, 3rd Floor, 9th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 6 % 91083-72053

 PUNJABI TADKA

2733, 27th Main, 16th Cross, Sector 1 % 96117-65699

 THE MOGHUL’S

447, 17th Cross, 17th Main, Sector 4 % 4965-3326

 KABAB MASTI

1565, Masti Square, Sector 1 Service Road % 77605-38668

 BANGALIANA

2633, 27th Main,13th Cross, Sector 1 % 2258-2839

 MAST KALANDAR

3, 1st Floor, Sector4 % 3192-5500, 6569-5279

 ZZUNGRY

1463, 5th Main, 17th Cross Sector 7 % 90660-22621

 BIRYANI ZONE

1548, 19th Main % 96864-09911

 THE PUNJABI RASOI

1082, 18th Cross, 3rd Sector % 2572-3043

MULTI CUISINE  SUFRA

89, 17th Cross, 14th Main Sector 4 % 4971-3233

 NIRVANA

253, Ground Floor, 5th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 6533-1212

 FAMILIAR FOOD

27th Main, Sector 1 % 4952-4012

 MUGHAL TREAT

1563, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 4210-7444, 96208-60013

 KITCHEN ON TABLE

Biryani Zone building, 3rd Floor, 19th Main, Sector 1 % 94800-24750

 SUNSET TERRACE LOUNGE

253, Ground Floor, 5th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 6533-1212

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 RAYAAN’S

FOOD

 KOHINOOR

No 426, Sector 1, 27th Main % 4213-4863

 SWATHI SPICE N ICE

145, 1st Floor, Sector 5 % 2550-7575, 99000-13406/07

 KUMARAKOM

23, 14th Main, Sector 4 % 6500-0118

329, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 2258-0454

 TOMATINA

2631, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4242-0606

 MUGHAL GARDEN

944, 5th Main Road, Sector 7 % 2572-9482

 DONNE BIRIYANI MANE

178, 9th Main, Opp Union Bank Sector 7 % 6500-0346

 NANDA’S

 SWATHI SIGNATURE

 KABAB MASTI

 GONGURA’S

 HUNGREE BELLY

 MUSTARD FOOD COURT

1558, 19th Main, Outer Ring Rd % 4209-0505

1565, Masti Square, 1st Sector % 77605-38668 15th Cross Road, Sector 4 % 4965-3402

 BROADWAY

2802, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 4512-8598

 PARIKA

145, Sector 5 % 99000-31444

Near Star Market, 22nd Cross Sector 7 % 89041-33998 46, 18th Main, Sector-3 % 6575-4854

 EARTH PLATE

1, Above McDonalds, 14th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 7 % 2572-4114

Twin Tulips, 1086/A, 18th Cross  PEPPER 14th Mn, Sector 3 % 4965-3159 Sector 4 % 6400-5777

 CINNAMON

 DEVIL GOES VEG

 KITCHEN AFFAIRS

 SOUTH INN

 ATITHI

 KUTTANADU

78, 11th Main, 14th Cross Sector 6 % 4120-1897 251/A, 19th Main, 17th Cross, 4th Sector % 4965-3074

219/2, 1st Floor, 9th Main, 15th A Cross, Sector 6  ANJAPPAR % 4965-2709 25/26, Sector 6, BDA Complex % 2572-2207  STOP & EAT

1197/1, 22nd A Cross, Sector 3, HSR Club Road %  NOODLE DOODLE 96116-37724 27th Main, Sector 1 % 96862-23357  NOSTALGIA

433, 1st Floor, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 98803-18181

 GRILL N HOG

64/65, Husna Sahar Arcade, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4212-2048

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No 89, 17th Cross Road, Sector 4 % 6500-0368

1158, 5th Main, 20th Cross, 7th Sector % 2572-0213 90, 27th Main % 4212-0507, 80959-83146

 THE LITTLE CHEF

2733, 16th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 6435-0423

CHINESE  SICHUAN

1552, 19th Main, Sector 1 % 3232-0077/88

 LUO HAN

666, 27th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 1 % 6450-5304

 WANGS KITCHEN

2137, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 3925-3925

 POORVIKA RESTRO-CAFE

1172, 24th Main, 25th B Cross Sector 2 % 95386-15678

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EUROPEAN  THE EURO KITCHEN

27th Mn, Opp NIFT, Sector 1 % 6888-8050

 GRIGLIATO

1562, Mantri Sarovar, Sector 1, Agara % 2572-6660

 NAPOLI

646, 12th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0999

COFFEE SHOPS/CAFES  GOLD BEAN

No 457, 17th Cross, Sector 4 % 2572-9596

 HERE & NOW

28, 14th Main Sector 4 % 99169-33000

 MYLAPORE CAFE

13, 14th Main, Sector 5 % 4217-2421

 GRAPEVINE

1216, 14th Main Sector 3 % 99403-40396

 CHAI POINT

27th Main, Sector 1 % 88801-41000

 PAPPU CHAIWALLA

251,19th Main Rd,, Sector 4

% 99457-02486  HWEALTH CAFE

837, 27th Main, 11th Cross, Sector 1 % 4210-5050

 ESPRESSO CAFE

1172, 24th Mn, 25th Cr, Sector 2 % 95386-15678

 CAFE TROUVAILLE

2606, 27th Main, 16th Cross Sector 1 % 4512-8759

 BAITHAK

1659, 27th Main Road Sector 2 % 4965-2668

 KRISPY KREME

MCH Society, Opp BDA Complex Sector 4 % 2572-0338

 JFD CAFE

FOOD

 CAFE COFFEE DAY

* Outer Ring Road * 27th Mn * 17th Cross * 14th Main

 CHAAI RESTO

24th Main, Opp Ganapati temple Sector 1 % 92062-41905

 WHAT’S IN THE NAME

403, 22nd Cross, Sector 2 % 6999-0013

 SWEEGAN’S CAFE

2801, 27th main, Sector 1 % 98452-07846

 CAFE TROUVAILLE

2606, 27th Main, 16th Cross Sector 1 % 4512-8759

 CAFE PASCUCCI

17/J, 18th Cross, Sector 3

 CAFE BY THE CORNER

1197, 25th B Main, 22nd Cross Sector 2 % 6535-6599

 CANOPY FLAVOURS

241, 17th Cross, 9th Main Sector 6 % 98453-93655

1821/A, 25th Cr, 24th Mn Sector 1 % 4953-4335

 TOT CAFE

17th Cross, Sector 2 % 73380-68993

PUBS & BARS  HEADQUARTERS

1085, 14th Main, 18th Cross Sector 3 % 4512-8707

 RE-PUBLIQUE

No 253, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 6533-1212

 THE DECK

1085, 18th Cross, 14th Main, Sector 3 % 6723-2402

 DONT TELL MAMA

No 14, 9th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 6 % 4337-0000

 SAFE HOUSE

145, Below Swathi Spice n Ice Sector 5

 TEA TRAILS BISTRO

 HOUSE OF COMMONS

 5TH MAIN CAFE

 LIQUID PEARL

114/115, 27th Main, Opp VLCC Sector 2 % 4965-2591 355, 14th B Cross, 5th Main Sector 6 % 98863-35005

INFORM US

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Conducting a workshop? Are you an achiever?

Or have a civic grouse? Let us know and we will publish it here.

1085, 14th Main, 18th Cross Sector 3 % 4512-8819

145, Outer Ring Road Sector 5 % 2550-7575/6676

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659, 22nd Cross, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 81051-00311

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CIVIC

Scrap CDP 2031: HSR Federation Offers many more suggestions to protect neighbourhood

By NIRMALA G

[ [ EDITORSPEAK Most of the suggestions given by HSR Federation are sound except where it asks the government to allow apartments on road widths above 9 metres instead of 12.5 metres.

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The new masterplan proposal will enhance the cost of living and further burden the law-abiding citizens, says the Federation of HSR Layout Residents Welfare Association. In a damning four-page letter to the authorities, it says, "The minimum floor area ratio (FAR) is reduced from 1.75 to 1.5 and the maximum from 3.25 to 2. As the metro train connectivity is now a reality, you have to consider a higher FAR not just around the metro station as this will help law-abiding citizens for bye-law compliance, just like the European cities where the FAR is 3-4. Smaller plots should also be entitled for TDR (Transfer of Development Rights)."

The masterplan flies in the face of existing reality where FAR is already 3-4 and the civic agencies are doing nothing to stop such illegal buildings. "What is the point of keeping FAR low when there is no serious effort in enforcing the same?" asks federation secretary HE Chandrashekar.

A lower FAR also forces the people to move out of the city, eating into green fields and causing deforestation. "Cities need to grow vertically as it offsets land shortage and makes mass public transport more viable," says the federation letter signed by its chairman BNR Reddy and secretary HE Chandrashekar.

The Issue of Road Widths The federation picks holes in the masterplan proposal where the road width cut off is 9.5 and 12.5 metres when most common road widths are 9 and 12 metres. "This seems to deny a certain privilege for a 9 and 12 metres road and that is unacceptable," says Chandrashekar. "Sometime back, there was such an interim by the BBMP commissioner but it was struck down by the high court. Now a similar criteria is making its way into the masterplan. Avoid such obstacles and instead use

9 and 12 metre roads as the cut off criteria to benefit commoners."

Road bye-laws Some of the suggestions given by the federation in their letter to the authorities are as follows: * Clear and demarcated footpaths and curb stones are a must with a minimum footpath width of 10% of the road width on each side with a minimum of 1.5 metres on either side. * Proper storm water drains along with utility ducts on either side to avoid road cutting and digging going on forever. * Dedicated bicycle lanes can be mandated on roads wider than 80 ft and above. * The order of priority on road should be pedestrian, cyclist, public transport and private transport. This is in line with what is being followed in European and other developed countries.

Minimum setbacks for all buildings of all types Don't just promote owners of large land parcels, urges the federation. "Modify the plot area requirement as upto 50 Sqm, above 50-100 sqm, above 100-200 sqm, above 200-300 sqm and so on," it says.

Apartment construction criteria Any road above 12.5 metres can have an apartment, according to the proposed legislation. "This renders most small and medium-sized land parcels unusable as most roads are 9 and 21 metres," says the Federation.

"It supports the interests of only large developers with large land parcels which normally has access through wider roads and increases the cost of ownership. Instead, allow apartments on road widths that are 9 metres and above." But this would lead to congesting narrow residential lanes and not something that the residents themselves would advocate.

There will be more parking issues and more vehicles on roads that will damage the roads.

Not to mention, more consumption of electricity and water.

Transfer of Development Rights The masterplan is a raw deal for small plot owners, says the Federation. "TDR cannot be loaded for smaller plots which make the cost of ownership higher due to stiff land prices," says

Chandrashekar in his letter. "Please allow TDR usage even for smaller plots as stated in RMP 2015 that is mainly based on road width."

Commercial activity in residential areas Don't allow any commercial activity on roads less than 15 metres width, says the Federation.

"The proposed commercialisation in the RMP 2031 is totally unscientific because it's a threat to peace and tranquillity of the neighbourhood, creates parking and traffic congestion, compromises on safety and security as it invites strangers to the vicinity and is not feasible due to inadequate water and sewage system."

Buffer zones in HSR Layout HSR Layout was formed in 1982-83 by the BDA and the layout is fully developed with only 20% sites lying vacant. Though many buildings violated the existing RMP 2015, the authorities turned a blind eye. The residents of Sector 3, 6 and 7 bore the brunt of it when it rained heavily last year and flooded the low-lying areas. Keeping these in mind, the Federation has suggested that the buffer zone earmarked in the proposed CDP 2031 be exempted for all the layouts formed before 1.1.2017. "In this context, individual RWAs of all sectors, and many individuals have filed an objection letter, which are enclosed with our letter," says Chandrashekar.

Retain sports ground The Federation has requested the BBMP to retain CA site No 3 abutting 18th Main in Sector 3 that is allotted to the Department of Youth Empowerment & Sports that intends to turn it into a sports stadium (see picture on Page 26). "It's marked as yellow zone (residential purpose) in CDP 2031, which is unwarranted," says the Federation.

To Sum Up The Federation has asked the government to retain and implement CDP 2015 to avoid the flooding issue of HSR and drop the CDP 2031 plan completely to avoid any problem for residents in built-up areas, including the fear of losing their properties.

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SHOP

You don’t have to step out of HSR Layout for shopping.

Everything is right here. This comprehensive list will guide you on what is available where.

Happy shopping!

If there is an error in the listings or you have a new listing to add, email: residentswatchmag@gmail.com

APPAREL  PLANET FASHION

No 1/A, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0557

 LEE/WRANGLER/VANS

No 1514, 19th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-2160

 MONTE CARLO

No 2616, Ground Floor, Sector 1, 27th Main, Opp CPWD Quarters % 4207-9711, 99803-80040

 JP COLLECTIONS

No 429, 27th Main, Sector 1, % 4208-3366

 UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON

423, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4210-9810

 PEPE

423, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4213-4725

 MOCK ORANGE

2580, 27th Mn, 13th Cr, Sector 1 % 99167-27806

 COOL CLUB

No 2580, 27th Mn, 13th Cr, Sector 1% 4953-8922

 SOCH

 SRIRANGAM TEXTILES

 PEOPLE

 SARIKA SILKS & GARMENTS

 SIYARAM’S SHOP

 STHREE

No 805, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-1920 No 417, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 4124-1622 G3, #665, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 93434-72677

 KIDZON

433, 17th Cross, 19th Main, Sector 4 % 95357-00571

 ADAM’S AVENUE

No 85/1, 19th Main, Sector 1

 CELIO

90, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4202-5266

 LEVI’S

No 419, Ground floor, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4209-7964

 COTTONWORLD

418, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4210-9490

 SWADESHI

2629, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 6583-1758, 2258-0280, 2258-7502

No 18/4, 9th Main, 17th Cross, 7th Sector % 94488-04632

44, 24th Main Road, Agara, Sector 1 % 2258-7786 5, Ground Floor, 14th main, BDA Complex, Sector 6, % 2597-9593

 FAB INDIA

Shop No 8, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 98802-96383, 98867-89178

 MILOU

2614, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 6888-8919

 VIVIDITY

No 2801, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-3406

 JOCKEY

2607, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-6886

JEWELLERY  KUSHALS

2611, SRS Complex, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4958-7930

 RAYMOND

 MAHARAJ PARADISE FACTORY OUTLET

 SWARAN SANKALP JEWELS

 LINEN COLLECTION

 SAI HARI’S DESIGNER BOUTIQUE

 M P JEWELLERS

 FAVOURITE SHOP

 SRI BALAJI SILKS

 RAJESH JEWELLERS

 MOD FASHIONS

 UNNATHI

No 1665, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 2976-5999/5620 No 964/965, 27th Main, Below Pai Intl, Sector 1 % 4213-3122 No 804, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-1919 116, 10th Main, Sector 6 % 2572-6663

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No 4, BDA Complex % 2572-1558

No 804/805, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0474

445, 13th Mn, 17th Cr, Sector 4 % 99494-14190

35, BDA Complex % 2572-6700

1031, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 4200-5287

249, Shiva Arcade, 19th Main, Sector 4 % 89515-16161

L377, 5th Main, Sector 6 % 2258-3155

 ANAND JEWELS

981, 24th Main, 7th Cr Sector 1 % 4204-8727

SHOP

BABY PRODUCTS  FIRST CRY

17th Cr, Sector 4 % 2572-4939

 BABY OUTLET

1322, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 6537-5557

 BORN BABIES

1366/552, HSR Club Road, 14th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 3 % 89043-77517

 KIDS GIGGLE

27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 99802-64544

 BABIES IN ARMS

677, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-1784

 HONEY BUNNY

433, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 4213-4071

 MY BABY STORE

141, Sector 5, Outer Ring Road % 3353-0534

 LITTLE MISS

No 163, 9th Main, Sector 6

 LITTLE BOSS

437, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4213-4701/02/03

 KIDS CITY

819, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 4213-4213

 TOTS N TEENS

421, 17th Cross, Sector 4 % 2572-0061

SPORTS APPAREL & EQUIPMENT  SPORTZ ARENA

7, BDA Complex % 2572-9929

 HERCULES SPORT

Sector 1, 27th Mn % 4218-1695  AVIN SPORTS

27th Main, 1st Sector % 4213-4376

BAGS & MORE  DARSHAN BAGZONE

819, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 90351-22005

FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR  GLASS WORLD

No 1114, 14th Main, Sector 3 % 6572-2401

 SRI SAI FURNISHING

No 1069, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0599

 MILAN FURNITURE & FURNISHING

No 12, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-3999

 SAFA FURNITURES

28, 1st Floor, BDA Complex, Sector 6

 OPULENCE

1542, Salasar House, 19th Main, 7th Cross, Sector 1 % 2258-1595

 SOFAS & MORE

2802, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4203-5334

 M0HSIN FURNITURE

No 1500, 19th Main, Sector 1 % 6453-0011

 KIDS FURNITURE WORLD

17th Cross, Sector 4 % 97420-83169

FOOTWEAR  MARK

28/32, Sector 4 % 99160-93401

 NIKE

427, Sai Ram Arcade, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-2886, 99161-94134

 STEPZ

804-805, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0436

 BATA SHOE STORE

2799/2800, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 3256-9268, 98809-86637

 REEBOK

423, 27th Main, Sector 1, % 4213-4725

 HUSH PUPPIES

2608, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 3256-9265

 FRANCO LEONE

345/414, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4217-4446

 PUMA STORE

807, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 2258-4047

 THE INDOOR COLLECTION

HANDICRAFTS & ANTIQUES

 DÉCOR INDIA

 CENTRAL COTTAGE INDUSTRIES EMPORIUM

27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0228

1566, Sector 1 % 4131-3300

 EKBOTE FURNITURE

7, First Floor, 17th Cross, Sector 7 % 2572-0935

 WELLBORN FLOORINGS

1572, Service Road, Sector 1 % 4112-6451

 M.S DÉCOR

22 Cr, Sector 2 % 73493-33496

WATCHES  FASTRACK

7 & 8, 27th Main Rd, Sector 1 % 2258-2112

44, 1st Floor, BDA Complex, Sector 6 % 2572-5660

 MULGUND

1667, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 96639-60187

OPTICIANS  LAWRENCE & MAYO

191, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 2258-3599/3621

 VISION SAVERS OPTICS

87, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4213-4926

 WORLD OF TITAN

 VISION EXPRESS

 HELIOS

 BRIGADE OPTICS

7 & 8, 27th Main Rd, Sector 1 % 4204-2467 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4208-8780

810, Ground Floor, Sector 1, 27th Main % 4213-4926 3&4, Sector 2 % 8123806667, 2852-8247

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ELECTRONICS & HOME APPLIANCES

SHOP

 TITAN EYE PLUS

2795, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 2258-3062

 SHIVA VISION CARE

60, 11th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 4147-7113

 EYE WORLD

419, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 2258-2119

COMPUTER CARE  PUROHIT COMPUTERS

Shop No 15, BDA Shopping Complex, Sector 6 % 2572-1166

 ORCHIDS NETWORK

No 174, 1st Floor, 9th Main Road, Sector 7 % 2572-7272

 CARTRIDGE CRAFT

398, 27th Main Road, 10th Cross, Sector 1 % 2258-5545

CAR CARE  TYRE KINGDOM

No 1463, 5th Main, Sector 7 % 2572-2229, 4915-6042

 AUTO SPA

17th Cross, 27th Main, Opp BDA Complex, Sector 6 % 6900-0222

 3M CAR CARE

Racerz Inc, 991/992, 5th Cross, Sector 7 % 99805-29298, 92436-05444

 PRONTO

436, 17th Cross, Sector 4, % 6999-9124, 4114-5125

 TYRE EMPIRE

27th Main, Sector 1 % 98451-18844

 SANGEETHA MOBILES

422, Vibhu Complex, Sector 1, 27th Main Road % 4213-4989, 74118-52250

 ICENTRE

 A-Z ELECTRONICS (SAMSUNG)

428, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4207-0240

 ACER MALL

174, 9th Main, Sector 7 % 2572-9222/23/24

 A S ELECTRONICS

42, 24th Main, Sector 1, Agara % 6991-7060

 UNIVER CELL

No 647, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0219

No 812, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 4213-4000

 PAI INTERNATIONAL

 NEXT

2625, Sector 1, 27th Main % 3247-9266

AUTOMOBILES  PRATHAM MOTORS

90/85/2, 21st Cross, 8th Main, Sector 1 % 88840-15222

 NINE STAR SUZUKI

Hosur Road % 99725-13333

 SOLAR AUTOS

19th Main, Sector 4

 VENKATESHWARA ENTERPRISES

 IFB POINT

 ANANDA HONDA

 RELIANCE DIGITAL

 MAHINDRA FIRST CHOICE

No 410, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 4167-8088

Opp. CPWD Complex, Sector 1 % 81471-71831

No 2318, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 97380-44550

27th Main, Sector 1 % 80880-99511 18th Cross, Sector 3 % 2572-0652

2338, 17th Cross, Sector 1 % 1800-419-4800

 SONY CENTER

No 2799, 17th Main, Sector 1 % 4213-4184

 UNILET

2318, 27th Main Road, Sector 1 % 99000-46919

 ITOUCH SMARTPHONES RESTORE

410, 24th Mn, Sector 2 % 3011-9221

 SAMSUNG

GIFTS & STATIONERY  FANCY CHILLI

552, 2nd floor, 14th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 3 % 96110-33334

 PARTY PLANET

55/2, Opp Nagarjuna Apts., Sector 2 % 77956-20275

60, 11th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 6 % 2572-7256

For as little as Rs 333/month

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15, BDA Complex % 2572-6991, 6590-2721

964, 27th Main, 1st Sector % 2258-1213

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IT HAPPENED TO ME

'I'm injured because of BBMP apathy' The civic body has taken the lid off the closed drains in HSR Layout and I fell into one of them

By SANTOSH SRINIVAS

By OUR FEATURE WRITER

It was the night of February 20, 2018.

When I was returning home, I remembered that I had to buy some groceries on the way back.

Just then, I happened to see the new My Fresh Basket store on 19th Main. As it was well past 10pm and the store was about to close, I parked my car and casually walked towards the store. What happened next could blow your mind. All I remember was falling into the darkness for a brief moment.

When I did manage to get up, I realised I had fallen into an open drain which did not exist earlier. Quickly, the store personnel gathered around and were frantically

trying to pull me out. I realised that my right ribs were hurting and there was an acute pain on my right foot, which I initially suspected to be just an ankle sprain.

Once I reached home, I realised there was a swelling in my ankle and I decided to get it checked the first thing next morning. After an x-ray and CT scan, it was determined to be a communion fracture which required surgery to fix it.

The bone was fragmented and there was a ligament tear. I continue to be under treatment and cannot walk unassisted and I am right now under medical leave.

I am sure BBMP is going about their way to cleanse the drains of debris, but there should be a method to this madness. They should take enough precautionary measures to ensure there are physical barricades or some sort of visible indicators that there's an open drain and people need to watch out.

If such a method was adopted, this accident would not have happened. Not only was the physical injury excruciating, but also a mental strain on me and my family. I hope BBMP learns its lessons and barricades all the open drains to prevent future mishaps like mine.

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HEALTH

If you are not well, the world isn’t well. But if you are, the world will be such a happy place. Here is a select list of places where you can pamper yourself and get treated when the need arises. Take care of yourself, so you can take care of others.

If there is an error in the listings or you have a new listing to add, email: residentswatchmag@gmail.com

SALONS/SPAS

FITNESS CENTRES

HOSPITALS

 VLCC

 BOOT CAMP

 NH NARAYANA MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL

 NB NATURALS BEAUTY

 SNAP FITNESS

1660-1661, 27th Main, Sector 2 241, 17th Cross, 9th Main, Sector 6 % 6999-3334

 TONI & GUY

2607, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-4884

 NATURALS

3, 2nd Floor, Opp BDA Complex, 14th Main, Sector 4 % 88846-88846 l 331, 1st Floor, Sector 2 % 88846-11122 l

 CHIK MIK BEAUTY PARLOUR

2623, NIFT, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-3485

 JAWED HABIB

2633, Liss Arcade, 13th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 49535502, 74066-60462 l 1202, 14th Main, 22nd Cross Sector 3 % 97422-14141

 YLG

434, 27th Main % 4213-4462

 LAKME SALON

 484, 17th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 2 % 6638-9590  40, 14th Main, 7th Sector % 6066-4444

 PLUM & SUGAR

2631, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4242-0606

19th Main, Sector 3 % 99000-69882/27827 17-T, 1, 17th Cross, 19th Main Road, Sector 3 % 9900003242, 90081-10110

 VIVA FIT

433, 3rd Floor, 17th Cross, Sector 4 % 94800-10044

 GOLD’S GYM

No 2631, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 4242-0606

 APPLE FITNESS

23333, 17th Cr, 24th Mn Sector 1 % 72596-06666

 ZEST FITNESS

257, 14th Main, 2nd Floor Sector 7 % 97393-72233

 FIFTH GEAR FITNESS

107, 24th Mn, 26th Cr Sector 2 % 4814-4411

 PHOEBUS FITNESS

13,29, 24th Mn, near ICICI Bank Sector 2 % 79750-49447

DENTISTS  CONFIDENT DENTAL CARE

2630, 27th Main, Sector 1

% 6565-0016

 AESTHETE LIFESTYLE DENTISTRY

117, 13th Mn, near Devi Eye Hosp Sector 5 % 3319-3598

 DR AN REDDY’S DENTAL CLINIC

581, HSR Club Road, 22nd Cross Sector 3 % 99801-58914

Opp. HSR Club, Sector 3 % 186-0208-0208, 7111-2244

 COLUMBIA ASIA HOSPITAL

Sarjapur Road % 3965-6565

 VASAN EYE CARE HOSPITAL

Sector 7 % 3920-7900, 2572-0499

 DEVI EYE HOSPITAL

157/A, HSR Outer Ring Road, Sector 5 % 4111-2604, 4099-3805

 GREENVIEW HOSPITAL

20&21, Kalpa Vruksha, 14th Main, Sector 5 % 6792-7777

 SAKRA WORLD HOSPITAL

52/2 & 52/3, Outer Ring Road, Opp Intel % 4969-4969

 QUEEN’S HOSPITAL

11/B, 19th Main, 25th Cross, Sector 2 % 2572-6684, 88845-57171  SANTHIGIRI AYURVEDA & SIDDHA HOSPITAL

314, 7th Main, 14th B Cross, Sector 6 % 2572-4112  LOTUS HOSPITAL

24th Mn, Sector 1 % 6999-9911

CLINICS  MATOSHREE KIDNEY STONE CENTER & URO-NEPHRO CLINIC

281, 5th Main, 15th A Cross Sector 6 % 96202-23336

 8AM TO 8PM WOMEN & CHILD CENTER

2nd Floor, BDA Complex, Sector 6 % 186-0208-0208

 MOTHERHOOD

1000, 9th Mn, Sector 7 % 6451-9191

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PET CLINICS

 VAIDYARATNAM

No 2335, 17th Cross, 24th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-0020

 DR GOVIND’S MEDICAL & DIABETES CENTRE

 MY PETS CHOICE

 AMEYA HEALTHCARE

 HERRIOT’S CLINIC & PET SHOP

541, 17th Main, 4th Sector % 2572-5378/6450

41/A, 12th Main, 14th Cross Road, Sector 6 % 98451-18585, 2572-2999

 NH NARAYANA MULTISPECIALITY CLINIC

1st Floor, HSR BDA Complex, Sector 6 % 186-0208-0208

 HSR DIABETIC CENTRE

1197, 22nd Cross, Sector 3 % 6050-6688

 EXCELA MEDICARE

No 1320, 1st Floor, 24th Main, Sector 2 % 6555-5655, 97408-51726

 KITES

2345, 17th Cross, Sector 1 % 2258-6700, 99800-67000

 AANVII HEARING SOLUTIONS

358, 25th Main, 22nd Cross, Sector 2 % 4228-6600, 98868-22115

 EXPRESS CLINICS

244, 17th Cross, Sector 7 % 2572-7771

 NATIONWIDE

1172, 24th Main, 25th Cross, Sector 2 % 6565-0030, 90350-77924

 THE APOLLO CLINIC

54, 1st Floor, 12th Main Road, HSR Layout % 2572-4235/36

No 541, 3rd A Main, 16th A Cross, Sector 6 % 2572-6989

 SAMATVAM HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTRE

1, 19th Main, Sector 4 % 2572-4449, 98452-99502

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

No 61, 11th Main, Sector 6 % 2572-1500  DR BATRA’S

No 419, 27th Main, Sector 1 % 2258-3860/61

 ENERGY NESTS

13A, 4th Floor, 14th Main, Sector 5 % 98455-33655

 SALT WORLD

 DR SILPA HOMEOPATHY CLINIC

No 1, 2nd Floor, 18th Main Sector 3 % 98801-03741

 KEVA AYURVEDA HEALTH CARE

600, 15th Cr, 14th Mn, Sector 4

% 4151-0441, 5005-6033/44  NATURE’SMART SKIN & HAIR CLINIC

216, 20th Cross, 27th Mn Sector 2 % 93430-14711

 DR LALITA’S HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC

1694, 1st Floor, 19th Main, Sector 2 % 77607-57025

DIAGNOSTIC LABS

No 440, 28th Main, Sector 1 % 99000-95973

 SHATHAYU AYURVEDA

1017, 27th Main, 13th Cross, Sector 1 % 2258-1171

 BHOOMI DIAGNOSTICS & PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE CENTRE

495, 24th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 2 % 2258-5550/51, 73377-22229

 INSTITUTE OF CLINICALLY APPLIED HIJAMA THERAPY

 MAGNUS DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE

 EARTH AYURVEDA

 SPANDANA

 PIONEER PHYSIOTHERAPY

 EBISU DIAGNOSTICS

1000, 9th Main, near Union Bank Sector 7 % 6451-9191, 99021-36791

No 24, 14th Main, Sector 4, % 4114-5125

No 816, 27th Main % 6599-1476

No 143, Sector 5, HSR Ring Road % 6570-0609 No 776, 19th Main, 23rd Cross, Sector 2 % 98449-55866

17th Cross, 24th Main % 2258-5555, 2258-7777

 AKSHAR POWER YOGA

1778, 19th Mn, 13th Cr Sector 1 % 97410-82121

Organic & Eco-Friendly Products Serving HSR Layout Residents since 2012

A one-stop shop for fresh organic vegetables and fruits, desi cow milk, organic groceries, gardening supplies chemical-free cosmetics & gift items # 1018, 13th Cross, 24th Main, HSR Layout, Sector 1, Bangalore 560 102.

Shop Online

www.theecostore.in

(Landmark: Next to Shathayu Clinic)

Phone: 080–2258-0132, 98456-89551

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IT HAPPENED TO ME

How a specialist saved my bleeding mouth When your regular doctor fails you, it's time for a second opinion

By ZAHID H JAVALI For over two years, I was suffering from bleeding gums all around my mouth. My regular dentist in HSR Layout of over six years insisted that it could be because of heredity or some gastric issue. But that shouldn't be because my parents don't have that problem and neither did I have an issue with my stomach.

The issue reached a flash point when the dentist (with a basic bachelor's degree) suggested that a healthy tooth that was partially broken had to undergo root canal to prevent the painful gum problem I was experiencing on one side of the mouth. But despite the surgery, when he fixed the crown, the problem remained. Neither was the measurement of the tooth accurate and nor had the gum pain subsided.

After a few days and much thought, I remembered a dentist friend of mine, an old advertiser of Residents Watch, who had moved out a few years ago. He suggested that I consult a gum specialist (periodontist) for my problem. The moment I met her a week later with my mouth xray, she found bone loss all around and did a deep cleaning, even under the gums by applying a local anaesthetic gel. It took about half an hour, but ever since, I have had no bleeding.

The moral of the story? When your current doctor doesn't fix your problem or tries to blame something other than his own discipline of medicine, it's time to wake up and go for a second opinion. And again, it's important to go to a specialist who is much better at solving these issues. It took me two years and several drops of blood to realise this crucial fact. If you are having similar health issues and you realise that your 34

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family doctor has a basic degree, it's time you went to a specialist and put an end to a chronic health issue. Even if it means stepping out of HSR Layout and going to the remotest corner of Bangalore to get yourself examined.

There's more. Not only did this specialist diagnose my prevailing issue, she was also able to prevent future pain.

One look at the X-ray, and she asked me to get both my top and bottom wisdom tooth removed because they were touching my neighbouring molar. She also found that one root canal done more than 15 years ago was partially done - only halfway through the canal when it should have been touching the bottom. So she directed me to a specialist in the same clinic who was good at this.

Once all of these were done, she found that my gums had healed very well and there was no need for any flap surgery or bone grafting. Instead, she just did a laser surgery with just an anaesthetic gel for four of my bottom teeth, just to be on the safer side. And finally, the moment of reckoning. The troublesome tooth that had refused the crown earlier accepted it without fuss and there was no pain in the gums thereafter. It was a happy ending to a bloody story.

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