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Mehak Luthra

🌼 There’s always space for green

The people of Bengaluru are sick of the concrete jungle and are looking for more green in their lives. Their only option: vertical gardens.

🥤 Rethink your paper cups

Environmentalists say that paper cutlery might not be the best alternative to plastic. And this time, it doesn’t just stop at nature.

🐯 Bannerghatta zoo’s mating crisis

According to Bannerghatta zoo officials, their tigers are roaming around with surprisingly low reproductive rates this season.

🚙 A photography tour at Bandipur

Here’s an interesting opportunity for all you photography enthusiasts out there.

🎒 A vegan backpackers’ dream

Bengaluru’s Koramangala now features India’s first-ever vegan hostel for backpackers and travellers.