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 […]
As drivers weigh between left and right, squeezing through gaps that are parlous and tight, who knows which way they'll go, or why— there's more to this than meets the eye. As passengers linger around shelters and bays, helplessly staring at the traffic's slow pace, who knows which bus will pick them up, or why— […]
In today’s data-driven world, geospatial technologies are transforming how citizens engage with public issues. How then can we use publicly available data to promote transparency, inform decision-making, and empower citizens and communities to actively contribute to governance? In this workshop organised by the Science Gallery Bengaluru, Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) Geospatial Lab will […]
