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My Mulchy Love Story
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Wasps
A social wasp nest is an architectural masterpiece. People are not fond of wasps though they are beneficial insects both as pollinators and as natural ‘pest control.’
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Squirrel
Squirrels are familiar to almost everyone. More than 200 squirrel species live all over the world. The name squirrel(family Sciuridae) is derived from the Greek word skiouros, meaning “shade tail,”...
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The discovery of a red-wattled lapwing’s nest provokes a rumination on the many folk beliefs about this high strung bird with a hysterical shriek. My article in the Hindustan Times –...
View ArticleFirst roti to the cow; first bite to the dog
An essay by me in Hindustan times showing dogs are an integral part of our culture. A middle-aged man in a village in Uttar Pradesh feeds stray dogs, a normal practice in his community....
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An Ode To The Chinaberry
The flowers of this close cousin of the neem are the most fragrant harbingers of good weather in the capital and its branches are the venue for many conferences of the birds Now that summer is upon us...
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Respect my boundaries, dear peepal
https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/essay-respect-my-boundaries-dear-peepal-101717157003788.html My article in the Hindustan times.
View ArticleHit by a semal flower
A meditation on the appearance of these magnificent blooms that signal spring in Delhi. https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/essay-hit-by-a-semal-flower-101677585236797.html
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Raincoats for Monkeys
The ruins of the abandoned Tughlaqabad fort in Delhi, are home to thousands of Rhesus macaques, monkeys. Over the years, I have clicked hundreds of pictures of them during my multiple visits to the...
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Lime Butterfly
The gorgeous Lime Butterfly is a stunning creature with striking markings. It is the shortest-lived butterfly, with male adults dying after four days and females after a week.
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Love at first bite
On brown headed barbets double dating on electricity wires, exchanging gifts of love, and nesting in Delhi gardens. https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/essay-love-at-first-bite-101723122435895.html
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Ravan Stuck In A Traffic Jam
Ravan, the all powerful demon king of Lanka is often quoted in day to day conversations in India. Whenever my Grandmother commented on an arrogant person, she would say, “Ghamand to Raja Ravan ka bhi...
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To Feed Or Not To Feed?
The common pigeon or the Blue rock pigeon has forever been a symbol of peace. No confusion about that at all. Feeding them or not, could however be a reason for a long drawn debate. There are two...
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Diwali:Reminiscing About Past Celebrations
Diwali celebrations in my childhood used to start weeks before Diwali: our house was painted, new clothes were bought, there was excitement all around. Every member of the family had a specific job...
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Our Rich Folk Culture: Singhi Chham(Snow Lion dance)
There is so much, many of us need to know about our rich folk heritage. I am embarrassed to confess that, I came to know about the popularity of the legendary singer of Bihar, Dr Sharda Sinha after...
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Forgotten Legacy of The Last Mughal
A calligrapher, poet, and Sufi pir, Bahadur Shah Zafar cannot be compared with his illustrious ancestors, but he holds an important place in Indian History. The Mughals had lost much of their...
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Ranveer Singh of Birds
As I watched a Purple Sunbird drink nectar from an Aloe Vera flower in my garden, I wondered, “If biopics were made on the lives of birds, who could do justice to the role of the Purple Sunbird...
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The Festival of Fog
Early in the morning, I made the mistake of looking outside my window. The green leaves on the giant Neem tree outside my house were covered with white smoke. The resident birds of my garden, the...
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Bird With Eye Makeup
While experimenting with my newly acquired zoom lens, Green Bee-Eaters were the first birds I observed from my balcony. Their bright green feathers were on full display as they played around on a...
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