Bangalore

In this video, see what happens when a kid decides to control the traffic. While many seem to be ignoring him in the beginning, he has an attitude that definitely cannot be ignored for long.

Indian music has a very special place in the heart of this young violinist from Bengaluru. And he has the incredible talent of presenting it in a very special form, for the world to enjoy and fall in love with it. This is how the ‘wireless walking violinist’ does it.

A Bangalore based entrepreneur, Dinesh Jain, has reached Chennai with a gift that has the potential to solve the scarcity of drinking water there. He has put together a mobile unit that can convert 20,000 litres of any kind of water into drinking water.

Ram Kashyap, a resident of Bangalore, has decided to shuttle between Bangalore and Chennai to deliver relief supplies for those in need. People in Bangalore have been donating items like raincoats, food, sanitary napkins and more, in large numbers. This is how you can contribute.

Bangalore recently witnessed a wedding with a difference - one that did not add on to the pollution and waste in the city, but promoted green living instead. This was the wedding of Sowmya Reddy, the daughter of Karnataka’s Transport Minister, R Ramalinga Reddy.

All stalls in the food court of Phoenix Mall in Bengaluru shifted to eco-friendly cutlery options earlier this month. All thanks to members of an NGO - Naanu Nagarika (I am a Citizen), who had been protesting for the last few months, against the use of Styrofoam for serving food in the mall.

Educating young children about sexual abuse is not an easy task. Deepa Kumar has made an informative website that features animated cartoons to educate both parents and children about this crucial issue.

Of chai, snacks, Bangalore sidewalks, conversations, music and awareness.

There is an army of Robin Hoods spread across different cities in India and Pakistan. They are seen dressed in green, much like their namesake - a heroic outlaw in English folklore. And they go out at night, fighting hunger with a powerful weapon - food.

Bengaluru is one of the very few cities apart from hill stations in India where you can take an afternoon stroll. All thanks to the lovely weather. But, it is not the only thing that makes the city so amazing. Here are 10 pics that capture the essence of the city in a true way.