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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…
Rewind: Frozen in Frames
The pioneer of Indian photography, Raja DeenDayal’s legacy goes back to the days when photography arrived in India in the 1840s
Rewind: Rendezvous with Rhinos
As we celebrate World Rhino Day, here’s the story of the Indian rhinoceros — of resilience, threatened survival and remarkable conservation efforts
India’s fascinating snakes: Biodiversity, encounters, and the vital role of serpents in ecosystems
As Reptile Awareness Day approaches on October 21, let’s dive into the hidden world of these fascinating, yet often misunderstood, animals
Rewind: The Call of the Sparrow
The efforts of Dr Salim Ali, fondly known as ‘Birdman of India’, to preserve bird habitats became crucial in an era when industrialisation and urbanisation posed severe threats to biodiversity
Rewind: Trampling Kolkata’s trams, a century-old legacy
Kolkata’s enduring legacy completes 152 years on February 24th, but this heritage on wheels is slowly chugging into history
Rewind: Indian lion languishes in its lair
The regal beast today stands as a lone sentinel of a forgotten empire, its last stronghold nestled within the emerald embrace of Gujarat’s Gir jungles
Rewind: Crocs are crawling back
In the early 1970s, as India stood at the crossroads of ecological reckoning, the tiger’s roar became a rallying cry for wildlife conservation with the launch of Project Tiger in 1973. But another ancient predator, one that had silently ruled India’s rivers and estuaries for millennia, was teetering on the edge of extinction. The crocodile — once a symbol of primal strength —was fast disappearing from its natural habitats.
On mother nature's secret service
How a veteran forest ranger spent a lifetime serving the wetlands of the Keoladeo National Park I am probably the longest-serving resident of Bharatpur wetlands
A not so stinging reputation
Known to keep agricultural pests at bay, the egg-laying method of wasps is now being studied to develop safer surgical processes
Last week a young woman in Noida, covered fully to protect her skin from the scorching sun, was riding her bike when she felt a sudden stab on her arm. She came to a screeching jolt, quickly inspected the spot on her arm that had already turned red and pained as well. She returned home and showed her arm to her entomologist father, who deduced that the young woman might have been bitten by a wasp.
Rashida Iqbal’s book brings Cellular Jail’s history to life
Dr Rashida Iqbal’s compelling book on the Cellular Jail offers a powerful retelling of its hidden stories, blending academic rigour with lived experience. Through detailed research and emotional depth, she revives the legacy of those who fought for India's freedom
