Kaziranga – The Land of the Rhino
Kaziranga National Park is situated in one of the ‘seven sister states’: Assam, India. It had been 2 years since the last time I had visited an Indian jungle and I couldn’t wait to visit the park—one of the few
Black Beauties of the Fluttery World: The Black Rajah Butterfly
A Passion for Butterflies Butterflies have always amazed me, with their fluttering whereabouts and flitting stances. Though not a photography buff, the sheer wish to observe them made me pursue the tracking and observation of more than 45 species of butterflies,
Nature has music for those who listen and see!
The virtues of music have long since been exalted—stress buster and a passion or hobby that exudes soulful cheer. In the quest to reap the benefits of musical immersions, we pull out those rusty guitars or tinker with the piano
Wild and Caring Fathers!
A Father’s Day Special to those who administer their paternal duties with aplomb! Father’s Day aka June 18 this year will be all about gifts and greetings alike. Rather, why don’t we take a moment to reminisce and reflect on how
Nagarhole – Its not just only about big Cat’s
To spot a big cat in the wild, especially a leopard, calls for a lot of luck. This shy, elusive and enigmatic creature has always been a great deceiver in terms of sightings in the wild. Through its speed and
Scuba diving- Awestruck wonder and silent musings
As the azure waters and pristine beaches call you for some beach fun and much-needed relaxation, remember that those waters also hold the most amazing wildlife you can explore. From the mighty turtles to the majestic manta rays, the oceans
Can We Use Nature to Care for Nature: World Environment Day Special
World Environment Day is here, and with it some of us may take a pause from the breakneck speed of our lives, to reflect on things around us i.e. the state of the environment. Whether it is the black soiled waters
Phantom of the Mountains: The Leopards of Himalayas
We arrived in the quaint little town of Hamirpur in the October of 2016. The cold was just beginning to set in, and the days were still brightly sunny and sweltering hot. Hamirpur is situated in the southern part of
Life Lessons from Wildlife Photography!
Many of us have been there, done that, scouting the jungles for subjects of interest with our bazookas and battalion of cameras! Many are in the relentless quest to capture that perfect shot of the subjects that we revere, often
Experiencing the Wild by Diksha Barthwal
I started my academic journey as a zoologist, not knowing that it would lead me to the field of conservation. While doing my Masters in Biodiversity and Conservation, I got to know about numerous wonders of nature- the diverse species