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2nd Edition of Vigyana Habba faires well

August 21, 2017 Shilpi Sahu

‘Faire’, in French, means ‘to do’ or ‘to make’ and that is at the heart of what Vigyana Habba aims to achieve. The fair was aimed to encourage a scientific spirit among children that questions,

Sensitive Zone between Kasavanahalli and Kaikondarahalli Lakes

November 22, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

The unprecedented heavy rains of the past few weeks has exposed the vulnerabilty of our erstwhile “City of Lakes” yet again… the vulnerability to flooding, primarily due to haphazard growth and inappropriate land use changes.

Preparing for an eco-friendly Ganesha festival at Kaikondrahalli Lake

September 10, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

The nightmare of our lakes is fast approaching. Yes, this is the time of year that every lake that has water in it would actually be wishing it was dry enough to turn away devotees

Kasavanahalli Lake Bird Walk – August 16th

August 14, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

On Sunday, 16th August 2015, 7:00 a.m. onwards, MAPSAS is organising a bird walk at Kasavanahalli Lake, Harlur (off Sarjapur Main Road). To know where exactly Kasavanahalli Lake is located see here. You can get regular updates

Kaikondrahalli Lake: An appeal for donations

July 20, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Message from MAPSAS trustee, Priya Ramasubban Kaikondarahalli Lake stands today as a shining example of lake restoration in Bangalore. It started back in 2008 with local citizens and the custodian government body, BBMP, working closely

World Water Day morning run and family evening

March 20, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Message from MAPSAS For World Water Day we will be organising three events at three of the lakes we are involved with. SOUL KERE RUN FOLLOWED BY BREAKFAST: 6.30-8.00AM We’ll be conducting a run around