Aisiri Amin

Bangalore

Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

A new exhibition spotlights the impact of heat stress on informal workers

2 days ago | livemint.com | Aisiri Amin

A new exhibition in Bengaluru, Sweat and Concrete 2025, explored how art can draw focus to the heat stress crisis. The exhibition was organized on 29-30 May by People First Cities, an initiative by social movement incubator Purpose. “If you look at the narrative around heat stress right now, it’s alarming. How do we shift this to a more solutions-focused narrative?" says Sonali Bhasin from People First Cities.
How trees outside forests impact human well-being

3 days ago | india.mongabay.com | Aisiri Amin

A new study highlights that while trees outside forests provide wide-ranging benefits, their long-term impacts on human well-being are poorly understood. Along with being a source for commodities such as timber and fuelwood, trees outside forests are important for biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration. Most of the publications reviewed for this study indicated that these trees lead to an increase in human well-being outcomes.
No Agenda Space: a movement of silent companionship growing across India

1 month ago | thehindu.com | Aisiri Amin

In late March, Rakshitha A., 32, went to a stranger’s house to read a book. She settled on a sofa next to a sleepy dog, only getting up to make herself a cup of tea. Soon, she was joined by another unfamiliar woman who positioned herself at the desk in the cosy living room. The women occasionally smiled or nodded at each other but rarely spoke. While this may seem strange to most, it is a glimpse into a silent movement where women are creating safe spaces for each other.
No Agenda Space: a movement of silent companionship growing across India

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Aisiri Amin

18 hours agoHeavy exchange of fire lasts two hours as Indian Army neutralise terrorists, recover massive arms cacheBaramulla - April 23, 2025 Following a recent terror strike, Indian Army personnel launched a search operation and uncovered a significant weapons cache. They took down two terrorists and recovered AK-series rifles, multiple magazines, a pistol, 10 kilograms of RCIED (Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device), and various war-grade supplies.
Automating bat detection for more efficient monitoring and data collection

2 months ago | india.mongabay.com | Aisiri Amin

A bat biologist and a technologist have developed BatEchoMon, an automated, solar-powered bat detection and classification system. Quantifying insectivorous bat activity is important to answer research questions related to bat ecology, habitat use by species, and ecosystem services, but involves tedious manual work. Unlike the trigger-based bat detectors, BatEchoMon listens continuously and is configured to activate automatically at sunset when bats begin flying.
पर्यावरण जागरूकता को बढ़ावा दे रहे मजेदार गेम

2 months ago | hindi.mongabay.com | Aisiri Amin

पर्यावरण, जैव-विविधता और जलवायु को ध्यान में रखकर तैयार किए गए आमने-सामने बैठकर खेले जाने वाले खेलों का मकसद लोगों के बीच पर्यावरण के बारे में जागरूकता बढ़ाना है। पर्यावरण सम्बंधी खेल अनुभव से मिलने वाली शिक्षा का रूप हैं। इनसे पारिस्थितिकी से जुड़े मुद्दों के असर पर जानकारी बढ़ाना आसान और ज्यादा सुलभ हो जाता है। इन खेलों को बनाने वालों का कहना है कि शुरुआती जिज्ञासा के बाद लंबी अवधि में जुड़ाव बढ़ाने के लिए लोगों को प्राकृतिक गतिविधियों या नागरिक समूहों में शामिल होने के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया...
Sprig break: Meet the urban farmer selling ‘weeds’, and ancient recipes for them too

2 months ago | hindustantimes.com | Aisiri Amin

Suresh Kumar G doesn’t like the word “weeds”. It’s problematic, he says. A lot of “weeds” are simply hardy plants we haven’t found a use for, he adds. And in some cases, an ideal kind of use is staring us in the face. Many are, well, delicious. Kumar, 52, a visual artist and urban farmer, grew up eating a range of vegetables and wild greens at his maternal grandparents’ home in Volagerekallahalli village, about an hour from Bengaluru.
HT Syndication: Sprig break: Meet the urban farmer selling 'weeds', and ancient recipes for them too

2 months ago | htsyndication.com | Aisiri Amin

India, March 22 -- Suresh Kumar G doesn't like the word "weeds". It's problematic, he says. A lot of "weeds" are simply hardy plants we haven't found a use for, he adds. And in some cases, an ideal kind of use is staring us in the face. Many are, well, delicious. Kumar, 52, a visual artist and urban farmer, grew up eating a range of vegetables and wild greens at his maternal grandparents' home in Volagerekallahalli village, about an hour from Bengaluru.
Gaming on for environmental awareness

Feb 28, 2025 | india.mongabay.com | Aisiri Amin

Tabletop games about the environment, biodiversity and climate aim to increase environmental awareness among people. Environmental games are a form of experiential learning and can make information about the impact of ecological issues easier and more accessible. Game creators say that to build a long-term engagement after the initial curiosity, people can be encouraged to join nature activities or citizen groups.
Aravani Art Project’s first solo show is about resistance

Feb 20, 2025 | thehindu.com | Aisiri Amin

Almost a decade ago, a group of transwomen painted a mural in Bengaluru’s bustling K.R Market, beginning their journey of talking about inclusivity and equality through art. Today, their artworks are displayed in their first solo exhibition in Mumbai, celebrating identity and resistance. The ongoing exhibition, On the Cusp of the Eighth Day, at Mumbai’s Gallery XXL showcases the life and works of about 13 transwomen from the Aravani Art Project, a trans and cis women-led art collective.