Category: Geography
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Panchkula’s Silent Forest
A 2015 survey by HUDA mapped 32,717 trees in Panchkula, revealing its diverse arboreal landscape amidst urban planning. Key findings included uneven tree density and species choices reflecting both aesthetics and practicality. The census, prompted by illegal cutting complaints, serves as a vital baseline for ongoing urban forestry management.
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Panchkula: A City Where the Hills Hesitate
Panchkula is a unique city at the base of the Shivalik mountains, characterized by its dynamic geography rather than urban planning. Built on eroding alluvial fans and influenced by seasonal streams, it embodies the tension between the natural landscape and human design. The city’s atmosphere reflects its geographical complexities, creating a space of contemplation.
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Part II: Lilavati: The Keeper of Celestial Measure
By Narinder Jarial Filed under: Awesome Numbers, Chronicles of Bopa Rai, Feminine Power, Mythology Prelude — The Woman Who Counted the Stars In the shadow of Ujjain’s ancient observatory, where the stars wheeled like unanswered questions across the monsoon sky, Acharya Lila Devi traced planetary arcs with a reed pen dipped in lampblack. Born to…
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Cauvery Amma
The Cauvery River, known as Kaveri, flows from Talakaveri in the Western Ghats to the Bay of Bengal, enriching southern India’s landscape and culture. Her mythology intertwines with geography, portraying her as a goddess who transforms from a hidden spring into a life-giving river, embodying sacrifice, nurturing agriculture and spirituality throughout her journey.