nature Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Wildlife film screening, photo fest marked August

September 22, 2017 Deepa Mohan

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

Poisonous plants in gardens and homes

July 19, 2017 Deepa Mohan

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

Nature’s umbrellas

January 7, 2016 Deepa Mohan

There are some organisms that thrive in the moist, humid environment that the monsoons bring. And though they have a short life, they are beautiful and intriguing, when they appear.

What comes to mind when you think of dragons? Do you summon up images of the mythical beings that belong in the realms of fantasy? Or do you picture those creatures with shimmering wings, only to look up and find them flying overhead.

Mythological beings… nature imagined

July 9, 2015 Deepa Mohan

Many creatures that are depicted in Hindu mythology are inspired by nature. As Deepa Mohan talks about some of them, she reminds us of the importance of feeling the nature around us as we go about our daily lives.

Environment

Carrying death on its back!

July 1, 2013 Deepa Mohan

At first sight, the caterpillar appeared to be carrying its food, but it was actually the eggs of a wasp; the larvae would consume the caterpillar when they hatched. One more drama by Nature.

Environment

Say hello to Nature

January 1, 2013 Deepa Mohan

The best way is to go on a nature trail. But respecting wild animals means keeping a distance!

Environment

Stitch it, weave it and set up your home!

December 4, 2012 Deepa Mohan

Whether it is a nest of grass or an elaborately woven home, these animals feel at home in houses of their own making!

Environment

The development vs conservation dichotomy

October 4, 2012 News Desk

On one hand development is leading to loss of green spaces, on the other, active citizen movements gives a hope for conservation. Bengaluru’s biodiversity despite urbanisation was the topic of discussion at the event organised by INTACH and ATREE.

Colours in nature

May 10, 2012 Deepa Mohan

Colours play an important role in the nature. They help in pollination and protection. Here are some of the examples from the plant and animal world.

Environment

They are stealing our sky

August 2, 2010 Aparajita Bose

We were thrilled to find a sprawling mini-forest near our our new home, with the blue sky looking down on it. The happiness was shortlived.

Society

An early morning walk at Lalbagh

May 14, 2009 Arun Kumar

The milk delivery was more than an hour away. No second cup of tea till then. How do I kill time? Maybe it was this weakened state that made me even consider the suggestion my wife made.