Bettadapura
August 01, 2021
Hilltop temples hold a special fascination for me, especially those that can only be accessed on foot. The changing flora, fauna, and views as you go higher, paths steeped in […]
India’s natural areas are gaining increasing appreciation for their beauty and also their inherent value of being ‘natural capital’. Most protection efforts are however focused only on designated wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserves, while lesser-known natural areas face a high degree of pressure for development. We bring these ‘Unexplored Areas’ into focus, so that their intrinsic value and need for protection are highlighted.
Narayanagiri: The monolith hidden in plain sight
May 15, 2021
After five months of cocooning during the pandemic, we finally gathered some courage to venture out and spend a day watching birds. I had recently come across a photograph of […]
Discovering Wetlands
March 15, 2021
The average world-weary human has discovered the pleasures of travelling – they look forward to weekends in the hope of enjoying exciting destinations. Sometimes an architectural delight awaits; sometimes a […]
Four Seasons at Saul Kere: a wilderness in suburbia
January 15, 2021
In early October, as I trudged a well-worn trail around my favourite neighbourhood wetland, the skies darkened and the wind picked up. Presently, a relentless downpour began. I had heeded […]
The Verdant Splendour of Daroji
November 15, 2020
The bears panted in the hot sun. The afternoon air was thick and humid, sticky with discomfort. Yet the hours passed unheeded. Three Sloth Bears lumbered on the rocky slope, […]
Ballarayana Durga
August 15, 2020
At the dawn of the day, light gently streamed through giant ficus and jackfruit trees, painting peacocks golden as they sat on tree-tops, warming themselves. Areca trees swayed gently in […]
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