Articles by Deepa Mohan

The physical appearance of external beauty, was what this production seemed to concentrate on. Dance-drama atmosphere was maintained by the initial choreography, with some beautifully choreographed movements, and then there was more of drama.

What does ‘Karl Marx in Kalbadevi’ promise? A review of the play.

A play that is an interpretation of another play faces several challenges. What if the audience is not familiar with the original play?  How can the production pick up on very contemporary issues from a

These butterflies have over 6000 species, and here is a collection of what can be seen in and around Valley School in Bengaluru.

Two wildlife events that marked the month of August, are featured by our columnist Deepa Mohan, in her column.

Did you know states in India can have their own state butterflies? Did you know Karnataka just got one beautiful butterfly declared as the state butterfly?

Many of us have small gardens or even potted plants at home, to add a touch of greenery and, as we hope, to purify the city air.  Houseplants play several beneficial roles in our home

I saw this beautiful moth on the staircase of my apartment building,  day before yesterday…. I called it the military camouflage moth, but the correct name for this is the Oleander Hawk Moth, in the Sphinx

Bengaluru needs more and more such trees that bloom and help us forget our worries, says Deepa Mohan.

A visit to a lake at the center of Bengaluru city unveils surprises. Deepa Mohan documents it all.

Lalbagh is quite colourful in March, thanks to the flowers that bloom in the season. Take a virtual floral tour of Lalbagh through this feature!

These birds are on the verge of extinction, due to loss of habitat and superstition. You’d be lucky if you are able to spot one!