Biologist Soubadra Devy is exploring a world hidden in the forest canopies of the Western Ghats

In this interview, Devy, also known as the ‘Canopy Lady of India’, explains what is canopy studies and its challenges in our country.

Geetha Iyer

· Dec 27, 2022 · 01:30 pm

In India, insects are slowly disappearing – and that is a cause for worry

Urbanisation and pollution have wreaked havoc on insect populations.

Geetha Iyer

· Jun 12, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Language of sound: What the hoot of an owl or the croak of a frog can reveal – if only we listen

‘Sound could be the first indicator of changes in climate patterns, the presence of pollution or other alterations to a landscape.’

Geetha Iyer

· Oct 28, 2018 · 09:30 pm

Netwinged insects: Invisible caretakers of India’s forests, but little is known about them

These insects from the Neuroptera order prey on bugs that cause harm to trees and plants.

Geetha Iyer

· Sep 18, 2018 · 09:30 pm

More dangerous than bodyline: The violent history of cricket fighting in China

In China, crickets were weighed before a match, like boxers, and categorised into heavy-, middle- and light-weight groups.

Geetha Iyer

· Apr 03, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Why Indians worship the mound of the much-hated termite

The misunderstood termite can teach many lessons to architects and fans of sustainable living.

Geetha Iyer

· Mar 09, 2017 · 03:30 pm