Think Bengaluru, Think Green. Think Lalbagh! But ever stopped to think how one of India’s largest botanical gardens remain green all year long, right in the middle of a bustling city? For a space that is home to over 1000 rare species of trees and plants, Lalbagh’s need for water and more is obviously high! …
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When the tabebuira blossom in bright yellow and pink bursts, who can help but smile? Bengaluru’s jacaranda tree, gulmohars, and cassias have enchanted visitors from all over the world. The renowned horticultural Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel, whose abilities so pleased Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV that he appointed him as curator of Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, is responsible for …
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Mudhol hounds also known as Pissouri Hound and Lahori Hound .These canines are primarily found in the Karnataka districts of Bagalkot and Vijayapur. An estimated 1500 people live there. They have a powerful build and excellent endurance. Body is symmetrical and has a slim, beautiful appearance. The most common coat colours are white,brown, spotty, brindle, …
The biggest fruit that grows on trees, jackfruit, is known by numerous names both domestically and abroad, and it is prepared in a wide range of ways. While ripened jackfruit is used to make custards and cakes in several tropical nations, it is frequently utilised with rice in southern India to make idlis and dosas. …
This is Bidadi – a beautiful and scenic part of Karnataka in India, that was once famous for grape cultivation and poultry farming! It doesn’t take a rocket scientist, or should we say, an agriculturist to know that clean water, is one of the primary requirements for life. And this very basic necessity was scarce …
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Typically, when we consider a city’s heritage, we include historical monuments, notable person statues, or valuable architectural structures. However, there is a different kind of heritage—the living heritage represented by the trees in our cities and towns. These historic trees can be found in a range of urban areas, including parks, roadways, waterways, woodland groves, …
Birding is a hobby enjoyed by most people, it is the observation of birds in their natural habitats. These serine creatures soaring in the eternal sky play an essential role in the functioning of the world’s ecosystems, in a way that directly impacts human health, economy and food production – as well as millions of …
Jog Falls, created by the Sharavathi River, is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, located near Sagara, Shivamogga District of Karnataka state. The Sharavati River makes a spectacular drop of 830 ft to create the highest untiered waterfall in India and one among the highest falls in Asia.There are approximately 1400 steps built to reach …
At the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory of India made up of 572 islands, 37 of which are inhabited. The territory is located about 150 km (93 mi) north of Aceh in Indonesia and is divided from Thailand and Myanmar by …
