Two concurrent events celebrating the artistic and ecological wonders of India’s natural world. Creative Expressions: Monsoon Beauty This event invites you to explore the rich tapestry of India's monsoon season, with a focus on folklore, biodiversity, culture, myths, and legends, all with nature & monsoons as the crosscutting theme. We encourage submissions in visual arts, […]
Every day we hear something unusual. A fire here, a flood there, a storm surge, a cloudburst. These events affect all of us, our well-being, our health, our family, our work. Their frequency and intensity are increasing. Fortunately, however, we no longer lack explanations for these events. We know fossil fuels and the destruction of […]
Bengaluru, once known as the city of a thousand lakes, has witnessed its surface water bodies disappear over time. Can we track these disappearances? Using old and new, physical and digital maps, hydrologist Shashank Palur will take you through the process of finding some of these lost lakes. Learn how to read toposheets, use digital […]
Bengaluru's trees are a collection of both native and exotic species which lend the city its botanical diversity. The trees are part of a network of local and global transactions of human minds that work to nurture the cosmopolitan nature of this global city. These trees are part of our social, cultural, and emotional landscape. […]
A new webinar in this series from Azim Premji University on careers in climate, sustainability, and the environment, with a special focus on India’s rapidly evolving landscape. As the country continues to champion green initiatives and sustainable practices, this is the perfect time to explore the vast opportunities in these fields. Whether you're a student, […]
Enough has been written and described about Bengaluru being the city of lakes and tanks. However, many of these public spaces continue to be in disrepair despite the tremendous amount of work undertaken towards restoring lakes, highlighting the need for more sustained efforts in this direction. Numerous initiatives have focussed on protecting Bengaluru’s lakes, but […]
The Children need Nature conference is being offered to all by Prakriya Green Wisdom School and Bhoomi College with Karma Bhoomi Trust as the organiser. About the Conference: Many thought leaders and educationists would agree that all of us, children as well as adults will benefit from connecting to Nature, living a lifestyle that values […]
Celebrate National Wildlife Week with a fun quiz on Indian wildlife. Join using the Zoom link on 4th Oct at 5 pm to answer some Qs and share some trivia about our fellow inhabitants. Don't forget you can be on the Quiz House weekly leaderboard and may win the Oct quiz by being a regular at […]