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My writing right with insight and passion has rightfully borne 700 articles on ecological issues in the pages of newspapers, magazines and websites…
Walking in Hyderabad: Rediscovering history from Jahanuma to Falaknuma
Imagine the thrill of stepping back in time, exploring Hyderabad’s history with only a century-old map to guide you. That was the essence of a recent map-walk organized...
Beyond the Binoculars: Birdman Salim Ali’s Life and Legacy took off in Hyderabad State
Known as the “Birdman of India,” Dr. Salim Ali revolutionized the way Indians engaged with their natural surroundings, turning birdwatching from an obscure pursuit into a popular pastime. His landmark work, The…
Book review: Asad Rahmani tells the story of him Living with Birds
In the enthralling memoir Living with Birds, Dr. Asad Rahmani—one of India’s foremost ornithologists—takes readers on an intimate journey through a life steeped in the love of birds, landscapes, and conservation. This…
Maverick of modern Indian art M F Husain on a wall in Kolkata
Amidst the bustling lanes of South Kolkata, where food and culture converge, a quaint restaurant holds a piece of artistic history on its bare walls. The Azad Hind Dhaba, famed for its…
Hyderabad: St. John’s Anglican Church, A living testament to cosmopolitan culture
Amidst the bustling streets of East Marredpally in Secunderabad stands the stately Church of St. John’s the Baptist, a landmark steeped in over two centuries of history. Built in 1813, this structure…
Winged wonders brought to life in print: Book review: The Search for India’s Rarest Birds
There’s a peculiar romance in chasing something that staggers on the edge of existence—a heady cocktail of hope, obsession, and longing. This sentiment fuels the captivating tale of the Pink-headed Duck, one…
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan: Tansen of 20th century who redefined musical divinity
Originally sprawling across nearly 20 acres, the historic Daira-e-Mir Momin at Hari Bowli stands as one of Hyderabad’s oldest cemeteries. This silent sanctuary is more than a resting place; it is a…
Frames of a nation: Timeless art of Raghu Rai
“Creativity is neither a business nor a product of haste; it is the purity of mind and spirit,” said Raghu Rai, one of India’s iconic photographers, during a function at the College…
Mangalajodi wetlands: Bridging Nature and community through birds
The first light of dawn spills across the Mangalajodi wetlands, setting the vast marshland aglow with shimmering slanting morning light. A symphony of calls rises from the reeds—squawking egrets, gaggling geese, melodious…
Botanical beats, avian anthems: Symphony of Nature at Hyderabad’s Sanjeevaiah Park
Nestled amidst the serene landscape of Hyderabad, on the tranquil banks of Hussain Sagar Lake, lies Sanjeevaiah Park—a lush, sprawling expanse spanning 90 acres. More than just a recreational retreat, this verdant…
