One Tiny Odd Red Leaf!

One Tiny Odd Red Leaf!

After spending months in the forests of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, I have keenly observed the ever-evolving beauty of its forests. Every passing month brings about remarkable transformations, and these changes have captivated my senses in ways I never imagined. I...
Pava Tree and Its Mushroom Companion

Pava Tree and Its Mushroom Companion

Last year, around this time, I was in Kumbarwada, a place in Kali Tiger Reserve, Dandeli. I was working on my master’s thesis about how knowledge about tubers is passed down from older to younger people in the Kunbi community. The Kunbis are a forest community that...
The Legacy of a Small Fig Tree

The Legacy of a Small Fig Tree

With its glossy green foliage, the small fig tree in my house has nurtured many generations of birds. Its rounded canopy, set away from surrounding walls, is a popular spot among small birds looking for a site to nest. Here, one can witness the endless drama of life...
The Crow’s Gift: A Lockdown Friendship Blooms

The Crow’s Gift: A Lockdown Friendship Blooms

Nature has a unique way of grabbing our attention, often through subtle yet enchanting gestures that can transform our perception of the world around us. My story gives a different perspective on this, rooted in a personal experience during the COVID-19 lockdown. It...
African Tulip

African Tulip

It was my curiosity to watch birds, and flowers closer or rather wanting to be closer to them, I started to zoom them in with my camera. Slowly I started clicking pictures of birds, flowers, trees, and animals around me as a way to savor those milliseconds of time...