India, July 13 -- By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD

Despite numerous suggestions and appeals and a few feeble protests too, from some very sensible and concerned individuals and groups, our State government seems hell-bent on creating a new bus stand for our city, in the now beautiful Bannimantap area.

Yes, all protests in Namma Mysuru have always been very feeble. It's sad but that has somehow always been the hallmark of Mysureans! A date has even been finalised for laying the foundation stone for the new bus stand and this fateful date is not far away, but just around the corner.

The good and bad that can come out of this Quixotic decision have both been highlighted by many learned people, with the emerging picture clearly indicating that ...