Articles by Deepa Mohan

It’s a given that you should be drinking lots of water a day. Especially given air-conditioned offices, it becomes even more important to remember to drink – and have a bottle handy that’s easy to refill and keep sipping from. And from what we’ve seen, everyone uses plastic bottles! We don’t like those at all. Why? Read this. Or take a look at this. Clearly, even recycling is NOT a solution. It has to be stopped at the source of the demand – consumption! So we decided to do something about it. You’ve already seen we’ve been using these at our properties. They’re pretty popular…

It’s a given that you should be drinking lots of water a day. Especially given air-conditioned offices, it becomes even more important to remember to drink – and have a bottle handy that’s easy to refill and keep sipping from. And from what we’ve seen, everyone uses plastic bottles! We don’t like those at all. Why? Read this. Or take a look at this. Clearly, even recycling is NOT a solution. It has to be stopped at the source of the demand – consumption! So we decided to do something about it. You’ve already seen we’ve been using these at our properties. They’re pretty popular…

Bohidar Subankar writes: KA 57 F 1099 Volvo (500c) on 1st aug 2013My wife was trying cross the road amid traffic to catch the bus, the driver saw her screaming to wait for few seconds but he left the bus stop.I followed the bus, overtook and waived my hand and stopped at the next bus stop and by the time my wife can come out of the car he left the bus stop without stopping.I followed it again and the same was repeated.I was sure now that he is doing it intentionally.I overtook and stopped the bus but he didn't…

Bohidar Subankar writes: KA 57 F 1099 Volvo (500c) on 1st aug 2013My wife was trying cross the road amid traffic to catch the bus, the driver saw her screaming to wait for few seconds but he left the bus stop.I followed the bus, overtook and waived my hand and stopped at the next bus stop and by the time my wife can come out of the car he left the bus stop without stopping.I followed it again and the same was repeated.I was sure now that he is doing it intentionally.I overtook and stopped the bus but he didn't…

If you find pigeons that have been injured or otherwise in distress,  please call Harsha on 9844396701 He lives in Basavanagudi. He is unable to come and pick up the birds himself, but if contacted, he will be able to give advice on what can be done.

If you find pigeons that have been injured or otherwise in distress,  please call Harsha on 9844396701 He lives in Basavanagudi. He is unable to come and pick up the birds himself, but if contacted, he will be able to give advice on what can be done.

World Wide Fund for Nature - India•WWF-India is a science-based conservation organization engaged inwildlife & nature conservation since 1969.• A part of the WWF Global Network, the WWF-India has made itspresence felt, through sustained efforts towards nature & wildlifeconservation.Nature Club of India-School engagement programNCI is the vehicle through which collective action for theconservation of nature is facilitated. This can only be done byraising awareness, fostering teamwork and social & ecologicalsensitivity. We believe that each one of us can make a difference &bring about the necessary change.Scheduled timings:Monday afternoon : schools around Machohalli(Magadi road) , yelahankaTuesday afternoon : schools around sanjaynagarWednesday afternoon : schools…

World Wide Fund for Nature - India•WWF-India is a science-based conservation organization engaged inwildlife & nature conservation since 1969.• A part of the WWF Global Network, the WWF-India has made itspresence felt, through sustained efforts towards nature & wildlifeconservation.Nature Club of India-School engagement programNCI is the vehicle through which collective action for theconservation of nature is facilitated. This can only be done byraising awareness, fostering teamwork and social & ecologicalsensitivity. We believe that each one of us can make a difference &bring about the necessary change.Scheduled timings:Monday afternoon : schools around Machohalli(Magadi road) , yelahankaTuesday afternoon : schools around sanjaynagarWednesday afternoon : schools…

Chandra Ravikumar, a volunteer who's very active in Hasiru Usiru, has unearthed this treasure, and says: I was able to find a 1891 catalogue of the trees of Lalbagh from Wiki. This is the link. Does any one know whether a later one is available, or has even been compiled? Is the Marigowda Library open to the public?http://archive.org/stream/cu31924000622252#page/n4/mode/1up Any answers from the tree experts of Bangalore would be welcome!

Chandra Ravikumar, a volunteer who's very active in Hasiru Usiru, has unearthed this treasure, and says: I was able to find a 1891 catalogue of the trees of Lalbagh from Wiki. This is the link. Does any one know whether a later one is available, or has even been compiled? Is the Marigowda Library open to the public?http://archive.org/stream/cu31924000622252#page/n4/mode/1up Any answers from the tree experts of Bangalore would be welcome!