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Step back in time to reimagine your neighbourhood this Independence Day

August 13, 2019 Whitefield Rising

Step back in time, before the explosion of construction and traffic, learn about the heritage of Whitefield. It is a rare privilege to bring back Krupa from Saythu, a collaborative heritage practice led by professionals

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Nature Feature, April ’19: The Bear Rescue Centre at Bannerghatta National Park

April 4, 2019 Deepa Mohan

On the butterfly group that I belong to, one member told us about the Bear Rescue Centre (BRC) at Bannerghatta, and asked for volunteers.It was then decided that several of us would visit the Centre

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Water is now a paid commodity everywhere

May 8, 2016 Deepa Mohan

My maid was talking to me, and telling me about the water situation in her home.  “We pay Rs. 5 per pot or Rs. 15 for a ‘can’ of water (referring to the large container

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Butterflies in Bannerghatta: under threat

April 21, 2016 Deepa Mohan

When we talk of conservation, we often think of trees, water, mammals and birds. However, Rohit Girotra, who, in the past few years, has popularized  butterfly walks, and indeed, has discovered several species of butterflies

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Could we not follow Prem’s example and do some post-celebration clean up?

November 12, 2015 Deepa Mohan

Prem Sagar says, “The kids had a lot of fun with crackers. Now, ensuring that their fun doesn’t turn into someone else’s job. It started with the kids cleaning up. Soon, others (elders) joined in.

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Environment

Refresh, Rejuvenate and Conserve Water

January 6, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Soil and Soul brings to you a unique workshop on water that will cover two different challenges we are facing globally: – Understand the natural water cycle and its interconnectedness with our food – Various

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Where is Swacch Bharat? Definitely not on Indian Railways!

December 10, 2014 Deepa Mohan

Litter along the railway tracks I travelled from Bangalore to Delhi and all along the tracks, I found vast quantities of plastic and other litter, thrrown not only by careless passengers, but, to my horror,

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Theatre Review: Our Iceberg Is Melting

November 29, 2014 Deepa Mohan

The cast and some of the crew taking a bow after the show. It’s always a challenge to go to a play after it’s done several shows. This happened to me on 28th November, 2014,

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What to do if you find an injured bird or animal

November 23, 2014 Deepa Mohan

If you find an injured wild animal or bird, or even a domesticated pet such as a cat or dog: 1. Keep the creature as comfortable as possible, in an area lined with paper to

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What to do if you see a tree being cut.

October 8, 2014 Deepa Mohan

 Tree Felling in Kanataka is governed by the Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, 1976. Section 8 (1) of the act states: With effect on and from the appointed day, notwithstanding any custom, usage, contract or

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Bat Rescue at Lalbagh, 13 June 2014

July 14, 2014 Deepa Mohan

The second Sunday outing of the Bird Watchers’ Field Club(BWFC) in Lalbagh had an unexpected event, with a happy ending. U Harish Kumar writes: On Sunday, the 13th July 2014, at our usual 2nd Sunday

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Eco-volunteers’ Meet, ThoughtWorks, Koramangala, Bangalore, 120414

April 12, 2014 Deepa Mohan

The first meeting of Eco-volunteers (those who took the Volunteer Training Program, or VTP), was held at ThoughtWorks, Koramangala, Bangalore, on 120414. It was as if Ganesha, the Elephant God, had waited in the foyer

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Friends of Elephants

March 25, 2014 Deepa Mohan

  Friends of Elephants    is having an event on  Monday 7th April 2014  at Rangasthala, Rangoli Metro Art Centre on M G Road. Do come in large numbers!

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What to do when you see a tree being cut?

January 21, 2014 Deepa Mohan

Vinay Sreenivasa posts in Hasiru Usiru group: Tree Felling in Kanataka is governed by the Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, 1976. Section 8 (1) of the act states: With effect on and from the appointed day,

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Butterfly hunting in Lalbagh: Blatant violation of wildlife rules

January 17, 2014 Deepa Mohan

A butterfly hunter in Lalbagh, 20th December 2013   Vinyasa U writes:“Suhas S Sapthagiri has noticed a person (a foreigner by the looks of him)  killing butterflies in Lalbagh, Bangalore, on 20th December 2013. Whatever  the

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