Millipedes Mulch munchers: How millipedes contribute to conservationGeetha IyerMillipedes, which are “looked down upon”, contribute to conservation by breaking down wood and leaves and increasing soil mineralisation. They als
Mulch munchersGeetha IyerMillipedes, which are “looked down upon”, contribute to conservation by breaking down wood and leaves and increasing soil mineralisation. They als
Environment The wonders of the deep seas Geetha IyerBefore we think about exploiting the deep seas for their mineral wealth, it is essential that we understand the unique and fragile ecosystems of these
Ecosystems of the deep seas Geetha IyerBefore we think about exploiting the deep seas for their mineral wealth, it is essential that we understand the unique and fragile ecosystems of these
It's all earsGeetha Iyer Photographs by Geetha IyerHow do insects hear? Loud and clear, with ears that can be in any part of their body—abdomen, wings, mouth and even tongue—adapted to escape preda
WILDLIFE Like vertebrates, insects too have ears to hearGeetha Iyer Photographs by Geetha IyerHow do insects hear? Loud and clear, with ears that can be in any part of their body—abdomen, wings, mouth and even tongue—adapted to escape preda
All about true bugsGeetha IyerTrue bugs, of the order Hemiptera, have for too long been seen as pests. It is time to set the record straight.
Wildlife It’s a bug’s life Geetha IyerTrue bugs, of the order Hemiptera, have for too long been seen as pests. It is time to set the record straight.
Fungus farmersTEXT & PHOTOGRAPHS BY GEETHA IYERInsects began farming 40 to 60 million years before humans did.
Pesky pestsGEETHA IYERFlies, cockroaches and mosquitoes feature high on the list of creatures that humans wish they could banish from the earth.
Bees and beetlesGEETHA IYERAsian, African and Australian Aborigine myths and folklore, unlike European ones, are generally filled with reverence for insects.
Insect talkGEETHA IYERInsects communicate to fulfil their physiological needs as do all living beings on the earth, including humans.
Art and architectureGEETHA IYERInsects have inspired artists and poets and also provided architects with examples of materials and methods that can be used.
Marvellous formsGEETHA IYERThe commonly held belief is that insects are dirty and disease-carrying, but most of them are clean and harmless; some even lead sophisticated lives.
Down to earthTEXT & PHOTOGRAPHS BY GEETHA IYERInsects' story is one of constant adaptation; among living beings they probably have the best relationship with this planet.
Freebie phobia: The BJP’s concerted attack on redistributive transfers Although the BJP is against ‘freebies’ in principle, in practice it has been forced to use a version of concessions and transfers to counter the o
SlideshowLiving on the edgeThey are river people, whose lives ebb and flow with the waters of the Brahmaputra in a timeless rhythm. But now, hydroelectric projects and homogenis
