Abstract advocacy
As Aldo Leopold once said, “Our ability to perceive quality in nature begins, as in art, with the pretty.” Ganesh H…
Must visit natural heritage places this World Heritage Day
My heritage has been my grounding, and it has brought me peace. -Maureen O Hara Such is the…
Of Dancing flames and Geese
How a photography trip ended as a lesson on what to avoid in farming I once happened to visit Dighal…
Living in disguise – to survive or to prey
Some insects and animals use camouflage as an effective way to protect themselves from natural enemies. Camouflage works for prey…
Spotting the phantom in the cradle of biodiversity
Clouds kiss the tree-line and rhododendron blooms Moss covers the ghostly trees is where the phantom looms… My journey into…
The Wild Side of Coonoor
Rolling hills. Sprawling tea estates. The aroma of Nilgiri oil. A piping hot cuppa while overlooking the lush greens of…
Masqueraders of the deep seas – Scorpaenidae in Indian waters
The family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfish) is one most divers get acquainted with quite early in their diving. Instructors repeatedly remind students…
A journey through birder’s paradise
Like in other parts of the Himalayas, winter makes the mountains of western Arunachal Pradesh wear a special garb. The…
Revisiting the moments in the wild
Most of us find a soulful connect with the wilderness, in some or other way. Personally, I feel the connection…
The thrill of spotting the unexpected. And repeatedly
A trip to the jungle is usually about the excitement of having predictable sightings. Dr. Animesh Talukdar, Wildlife Veterinarian shares…