Writing

The hidden life of a tropical forest

SciTales CCMB | May 2022

It was the time of the year when the monsoon rains wash over the Western Ghats, brightening the green against an overcast sky and bringing a delicious crispness to the air.

When DNA speaks of nature 

with Jahnavi Joshi

NDTV Gadgets | May 2021

DNA provides biological instructions that are inherited from one generation to the next. The ability to use this record of history stored in DNA is an essential part of a biologist's toolkit. 

A deep dive into life in the ocean

translated in Hindi

Jigyasa  | 2020

The vast oceans present a dizzying array of habitats ranging from exuberant coral reefs to formidable deep sea hydrothermal vents. They support some of the oldest and most unique life forms, which play a crucial role in regulating global climate and making the earth a habitable place.

An ecologist and a game designer walk into a forest

IndiaBioscience | May 2019

Mixed species bird flocks have been reported all around the world, and form the basis of a new card game called “Flocks!” developed by an unlikely duo.

Botanical Tree-Thinking: a card game to teach plant evolution

IndiaBioscience | January 2019

Plants and trees are deeply embedded in our view of the world and define the landscapes around us. About 515 million years ago, plants first appeared on land and changed the course of history.

A city through the eyes of nature

Current Conservation | March 2017

This year, one of Bangalore’s largest citizen protests incidentally followed the publication of Harini Nagendra’s book – ‘Nature in the City – Bengaluru in the Past, Present, and Future’...

Nature in the time of urbanization

CONNECT | December 2016

Harini Nagendra is Professor of Sustainability at Azim Premji University, Bangalore. She gave a plenary talk titled ‘Urbanization: A New Frontier for Conservation’ at the Student Conference in Conservation Science.

Centre for Ecological Sciences In-House symposium

with Vrushal Pendharkar

IndiaBioscience | February 2016

The annual symposium at CES is a platform for students and faculty alike to get together and exchange research ideas. The talks range from presenting of preliminary ideas and conceptual discussions, to showcasing completed research projects.

Thrashing out the trash problem

with Nisha Meenakshi

CONNECT | February 2016

As the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) grows, so does the waste it generates. A look at a new initiative that seeks to address this issue using a sustainable approach.

A bird’s eye view of resources for sustainable planning

CONNECT | August 2015

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India established the Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Geospatial Chair at the Department of Civil Engineering in the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to create awareness and encourage education and research in geospatial technology.

Keepers of the green

CONNECT | May 2015

The rusting gates stand in stark contrast to what greets the visitor next─a path lined by pink flowers. On the left are chandeliers of yellow fruit dropping down several feet from a fish-tail palm...

Using drones for conservation

CONNECT | November 2014

Lian Pin Koh, an ecologist at the University of Adelaide. Koh is spearheading an effort to use drones for wildlife conservation.