Tentacle alert!
The Creature Feature aims to introduce you to an inhabitant of the Indian Ocean. Many of these creatures live not far offshore from some of our favourite beachside destinations. Our focus in this article is on the cephalopods. Let’s find out a
Gear up
Acing at photography is all about understanding your equipment. But what makes a great camera? In this blog, we delve into greater details about the features one must look for when choosing to buy a DSLR. I keep saying that the
God of Small Things
The Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the northern Western Ghats, is a forest situated near Mumbai, on the highway leading to Ahmedabad. Measuring 85.7 sq. km., the forest was declared a protected area in 2003 with the sole objective of
Turning Mumbai RED
One of the most vibrant migratory bird to brighten the Indian subcontinent, the Greater Flamingos(Phoenicopterus roseus) are a sight for sore eyes. Its that time of the year when our city is painted pink and red by the flocks of flamingos
Mighty Mom: Noor of Ranthambore tiger reserve
Mother’s Day aka May 14th and you see all marketing gimmicks crooning about the virtues of a mother’s love – selfless, unconditional and an epitome of giving. And they make you feel incomplete if you don’t smother dear mommy with
Junglimericks: In the Crazy Wilds of India
Traveling to nature reserves and wildlife not only inspires many to be photographers, naturalists, bloggers but also brings out poetic skills in some. Asani Bhaduri, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Molecular and Computational Biology, takes to poetry to share his jungle experiences with
The Prettiness of Patterns
Nature has many hidden secrets, many of them not as hidden as they seem. One just needs to look closely and observe with focused attention. Whether it is the tiny elements on a leaf or repeating forms of mighty mountains,
How to engage your kids in nature?
Children’s Day is here, and yet again most of us would be thinking about what to do for our little ones. A kid’s day out at the movies and mall, or some quality time making their favourite food at home?
The Healing Power of Nature
I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. John Burroughs Few words describe the healing power of nature as aptly as American naturalist and conservationist’s above ones. The virtues of nature-immersion have long
8 Reasons, Why you should learn Wildlife Photography
Wildlife Photography is one the very exciting fields of photography simply because it captures one of the most dynamic elements of nature- wild flora and fauna. Mother Nature is full of splendor, with her fair shares of idiosyncrasies and anecdotes.