Urban lakes are no longer just water bodies—they are vital ecosystems that influence climate resilience, biodiversity, and community well-being. In rapidly growing cities like Hyderabad, restoring lakes requires more than cleanup drives. It demands a thoughtful balance between nature-based solutions,…

Hyderabad’s lakes have long been the city’s natural lifeline. They recharge groundwater, support biodiversity, regulate local climate, and offer open spaces for communities to connect with nature. However, decades of rapid urbanization, untreated sewage inflow, plastic pollution, and encroachments have…

A Cultural Evening by the Lake On December 14, Kotha Cheruvu, located in Kokapet, transformed into a vibrant cultural and community space through the Parampara Series, a thoughtfully curated initiative by Dhruvansh. Set beside the tranquil waters of the lake,…

Mushkhin Cheruvu, once a flourishing freshwater lake, has degraded into a stagnant and lifeless waterbody due to urbanisation, pollution, and blocked water channels. As Hyderabad expanded, the lake lost its ability to circulate water, retain biodiversity, and maintain ecological balance.…