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 […]
There is huge diversity in frog behaviour – some bellow loudly like a cow while others whistle like birds, some are green and some turn yellow; some are silent while others foot flag. There are some that lay eggs and leave, while some spend time taking care of the eggs. Having worked in the diverse […]
Rivers & People: A Disconnect in Times of Scarcity Creating a Space to Think, Ideate and Protect Rivers Bengaluru, India’s economic engine, is a water-starved city. The Cauvery river, its lifeline, is drying up and severely polluted, while the Western Ghats forests, where its waters originate, are rapidly degrading. Yet, the government continues to push for […]
