On Aug. 27, 2024, Anuradha Krishnamoorthy, 49, holds a block Provolone, while Namrata Sundaresan, 46, holds two blocks of Manchego as they pose for a portrait in the cheese aging room at Käse in Chennai, India. CREDIT: Sayan Hazra for The Wall Street Journal India
On Aug. 27, 2024, Namrata, 46, tastes a washed-rind cheese in the cheese aging room at Käse in Chennai, India. While cheese tasting is not a direct step in the initial production of cheese, it is an integral part of the overall process, ensuring the final product meets quality standards. CREDIT: Sayan Hazra for The Wall Street Journal India
During the field visit, ethnobotanist Dr. Ganesh Babu carefully identifies the native species that can be propagated for urban landscaping.
This tropical montane forest, locally known as Shola forest, is geographically situated at 13.420°N, 75.749°E, on the Deccan plateau, in the upper reaches of the Western Ghats, at an altitude of 1200 metres above mean sea level. Shola forests are known for their rich biodiversity, housing numerous endemic plant and animal species. They are also vital for water conservation as they act as catchment areas for rivers and streams, thus contributing to the regulation of water flow.
Bengaluru India
Groundwater is a foundational aspect of India's civilization, with a history spanning over 5000 years. These wells are artifacts of a civilization millennia old. Groundwater serves as India's lifeline. Understanding it necessitates immersion, delving beyond its physical characteristics into the broader context. We must grasp the character of soil, land, stone, rock, rainfall, and other factors. When Vishwanath descends into the well, he evaluates all these parameters.
This centuries-old well, nestled in the Karahalli area below the Nandi Hills Range, underwent revitalization in 2023 to supply water to the burgeoning urban community set to develop around it. Abandoned for over three decades, it nurtured the growth of three towering trees within its depths. Once a fragment of a coconut orchard, it now stands as a vital groundwater source for the forthcoming 150-acre urban community. Bengaluru, India India
