Cover Photo Courtesy : Anandabazar.com -Saathviga B Nestled in the heart of India’s bustling Silicon Valley, Bengaluru grapples with a pressing challenge: its deepening water crisis. Once celebrated for its verdant landscapes and pristine water bodies, the city now finds itself ensnared by the adverse ramifications of rapid urbanization. Urbanization: A Two-Sided Coin Bengaluru’s metamorphosisContinueContinue reading “Reviving Bengaluru: Tackling the Water Crisis”
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Graft that Glacier
Trans-continental opportunities to reduce water stress in high altitude areas by simply using the power of gravity and water pressure
Ecological significance of the Himalayas and their vulnerability to Climate Change
By Nikitha Hadya Overview The Himalayan mountain range, the highest mountain range in the world, stretches across landcontrolled by the countries of China, Pakistan, India, Bhutan, and Nepal. The Himalayas stretchfor a total distance of about 1,550 miles (2,500 km) in Asia, and form a barrier between alluvialplains of the Indian subcontinent to the southContinueContinue reading “Ecological significance of the Himalayas and their vulnerability to Climate Change”
Crocodile Chronicles: Climate Change Threatens the Mighty Mugger’s Reign
By Lakshaya Kumar The Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), also known as the Indian Mugger, is a large reptile species belonging to the Crocodylidae family. It is one of the three crocodile species found in India, along with the saltwater crocodile and the Gharial. The Mugger Crocodile is named after its tendency to “mug” its preyContinueContinue reading “Crocodile Chronicles: Climate Change Threatens the Mighty Mugger’s Reign”
The Mighty Kabini River
by Nikitha Hadya Source: Reef and Rainforest The River The Kabini River, also known as the Kapila River, is a river in southern India that originates from the Wayanad district of Kerala where the Panaraman and the Mananthavady Rivers converge. The river then flows eastward into Karnataka where it joins the Kaveri River in TirumakudaluContinueContinue reading “The Mighty Kabini River”
Maybe going in circles is actually better
” The illusion of unlimited power, nourished by astonishing scientific and technological achievements, has produced the concurrent illusion of having solved the problem of production.” -E.F Schumacher “As I await my blissful fate in the dark and empty garbage truck, I look back on my fruitful life with joy. Manufacturers had crafted my paper bodyContinueContinue reading “Maybe going in circles is actually better”
Buckingham Canal: Chennai’s Liquid Lifeline
In the heart of the bustling city of Chennai lies an unsung hero, a silent observer of history, and a forgotten conduit of life – the Buckingham Canal. Located amidst chaos and urban sprawl, this waterway weaves its way through the city, telling stories of the past, reflecting the present, and offering a glimpse intoContinueContinue reading “Buckingham Canal: Chennai’s Liquid Lifeline”
The Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
The Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR), located in the Tamil Nadu districts of Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari, is one of the protected places with rich flora and fauna. It is part of the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve and is the second-largest protected area in Tamil Nadu. On the highest sections of the reserve, the vegetation changes fromContinueContinue reading “The Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve”
The Story of the Kalingarayan Anicut
An engineering wonder of the past that connects rivers and helps impound water Somewhere around the year 1270 King Kalingarayan visits the neighboring kingdom to discuss a possible matrimonial alliance for his son the price. In the kingdom, the head chef who is present there asks his companions what type of rice should he serveContinueContinue reading “The Story of the Kalingarayan Anicut”
The Kodiveri Dam Story
With irrigation as its sole primary objective, the Kodiveri dam in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu has played its part throughout many generations. It is the main source of water for agriculture in the peripheral areas of the district. Surprisingly it has not been through any major modifications since it was first built. TheContinueContinue reading “The Kodiveri Dam Story”
Lakes of India 