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Bengaluru has an undulating topography and gradients vary considerably across the city. This fact is important to understand why the city floods.

As Bengaluru forgot its history and expanded into the valleys, over the last two decades, some parts of the city became more vulnerable to floods.

The first in a series looking at how rainwater in Bengaluru flows out into Varthur tank, situated at a height of 865 metres above sea level.

A recent study recorded 33 species of snakes in Bengaluru. As natural habitats shrink, human-snake interactions have been increasing in the city.

Captain Santhosh Kumar, an army veteran, has been on a mission to identify and restore the storm water drains of Bengaluru.

Responding to a PIL, Karnataka High Court has given many orders to reduce tree felling in Bengaluru. Now citizens have greater say in decisions on tree felling as well.

Waiting in line to perform my mother’s last rites at Sumanahalli Crematorium, the familiar smell in the air took me towards the valley. The Vrishabhavathi river flowed dark and foul next to the crematorium.

The last date for renewal of DLs that expired during the pandemic, is around the corner. Much of the renewal process can be completed online.

Efforts to grab forest land in Turahalli Gudda, as it’s long been known, has persisted over the years. And, people have been in the forefront to protect it.

With no income in the lockdown, Abdul Sattar and other embroiderers in Bengaluru were desperate to return to their West Bengal village. Now, with no work in the village, Sattar is desperate to come back to the city.

Bicycle sale in Bengaluru has soared during COVID. Data also shows that the number of cycling trips have rocketed, especially for recreation.

Private tanker operators in Bengaluru often draw water from dubious sources and charge predatory prices during summer. Here are some suggestions on how they can be reined in.