Safeguarding the Mahseer

January 15, 2014

The South-west monsoon gives the cue to these enigmatic creatures; the first rains transmit an exhilarating rush of life into seasonal streams, alluring fish to travel great lengths. What they […]

Brahmagiri

January 01, 2014

As I looked around, all I could see was miles of green mountains. At a distance, I could see clouds travelling towards me, rain pouring down on small pockets of […]

Soligas – People of the Forest

January 01, 2014

Weave, spider weave that web…Doddasampige, my Lord Safeguard and protect me, O Lord Weave, spider weave that web… Have you come to our forest, Have you seen our Maari-habba Weave, […]

Dr. J C Uttangi – Birder Par Excellence

December 16, 2013

98 year old Uttangi at his residence in Dharwad  After an illustrious career spanning nine decades, Dr. J.C.Uttangi passed away on 4 January, 2014 – a fortnight after this interview […]

The Many Lives of Kabini River Lodge – II

December 16, 2013

Kabini River Lodge ‘We do not just want our guests to just come here, hop onto a safari, shoot a few photographs and go back,’ says Shivanand. He goes on […]

A Wild Orchestra

December 16, 2013

It was dark and I was guided by a series of hurricane lanterns hung at regular intervals on wooden stakes driven into the ground. I found my way to the […]

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