Saurabh Mittal, Author at Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Environment

More bird watching in Bangalore

March 19, 2009 Saurabh Mittal

The second part of the series looks at some more birds found in and around the city.

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Pelicans seen in plenty

January 20, 2009 Saurabh Mittal

Not long ago, they were an endangered species; now, they throng the water bodies around the city. Hail the revival of the pelican!

Ashy Prinia at Madiwala lake

January 12, 2009 Saurabh Mittal

Bangalore has many species of birds, fast depleting because of the city’s exponential growth. We start a new series to get you started with bird watching in the city.

Society

Christmas morning in Bangalore

December 24, 2008 Saurabh Mittal

Nature wishes us all on Christmas day.

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Green and serene

November 11, 2008 Saurabh Mittal

A serene place, with a variety of birds and insects to rest around with least human intervention – that is what Manchinbelle dam offers nature enthusiasts.

Society

Crackle, sparkle, boom and Happy Diwali!

November 4, 2008 Saurabh Mittal

Crackers or not, Diwali is celebrated by one and all irrespective of age, religion and region. Truly, a festival of lights!

Smoking out the cigarette

October 13, 2008 Saurabh Mittal

It’s more than a week since the imposing of the ban and all the ‘chimneys’ have been relocated from office balconies, roof-tops, walking areas around the building and parking lots.

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Paradise getting lost

October 6, 2008 Saurabh Mittal

A weekend trip to the Hesarghatta Lake famous for its birds and river rafting confirmed the sad and horrifying truth- our lakes are drying up