"Echoes of the Past: Bengaluru's Vanishing Lakes and Rivers"

  As I stand on the banks of the river that once mirrored the innocence of my childhood, I'm struck by the passage of time and the profound changes that have unfolded before my eyes. Join me on a journey through the waters of nostalgia, as we navigate the currents of change that have shaped the rivers and picnic spots. Let me start with Bengaluru, my hometown. Born and brought up here, I have witnessed drastic changes over the last 30 to 50 years. Some are memories passed down from our parents, who shared stories of lakes disappearing overnight, making way for tall apartment buildings. At times, we hear from them about rivers that have now turned into drainage channels, like the Vrishabhavathi River of Bengaluru (for more information, see: https://tinyurl.com/32xk8nwj ) . Growing up in Bengaluru, it's common to see how the city has outgrown its boundaries, consuming nearby villages into its bustling IT hubs. Now, Bengaluru is a city of dreams, attracting people from all o...