Hanging out with Nature’s Trapeze Artists
Lush evergreen forests, tall canopied trees, the call of apes in the air, and sometimes, a surprise glimpse of the gentle giant elephants during their snack break – welcome to a misty morning at Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary. A first time visitor
Elephants crossing – Roads most travelled
Remember the march of the elephants across jungles in JungleBook? In reality, Asian elephants are now frequently seen crossing highways and railroads, thus posing a grave threat to an already shrunken population. The roads of humans: We can barely imagine a country
Living Lifelines
Ask a traveller about North-east India and you will hear gushing reports of ‘paradise unexplored’, ‘mesmerising mountainous terrain’ and ‘mighty rivers’. Shivakumar L brings to you the tales of nature’s marvellous engineering from the land of the Khasi and Garo
Blooming woods
Continuing our coverage of state Trees and Flowers across the country, we bring you the flagship flora of Jharkhand. Jharkhand literally translates to ‘the land of the forests’. The state has amazing diversity in terms of culture, tradition and of course,
Of Dragons and Damsels
Odonatology- the study of odonates(dragonfly, damselfly, etc). Pankaj Koparde recounts his experience at the first ever meeting of Odonatology enthusiasts at the DragonflyIndia meeting of August 2014. In August 2014, DragonflyIndia organised its first ever meet in Nagpur, Maharashtra. A part
Vetnai: the village of Blackbucks
Home to a herd of 400 Blackbuck, visit Vetnai, the less-frequented traveller’s haven for photography. I had heard about “Vetnai” from the manager of Godwitt Eco Cottage at Mangolajodi. It’s a small village in Ganjam district in Orissa (near ‘Aska’ or
Flying on wings
Misty mountains, dense vegetation and several rivers and streams – welcome to Namdapha National Park. Come with us on a journey to see the dwellers of the trees, the flying squirrels, gliding from tree to tree in the cover of
Slithering for its existence – The Indian smooth snake
Endemic to the dry and arid plains of central-western India, the Indian Smooth Snake makes a rare photo appearance in our pages. On the evening of February 12, 2014, I got a rescue call for a snake. I am the member
Beneath the Bali Blues
With its beautiful waters, extensive coral reefs and abundant marine life, Bali offers some of the finest diving opportunities in the world. At the crack of dawn, the world below is a different place. As we descend deeper, my eyes get