by P. Chitralekha | Oct 9, 2024 | Blogpost
We shifted to a new house in Delhi, in March 2010, and there, right in front of the house was a beautiful Persian Lilac (Melia azedarach) tree in full bloom. Persian Lilac (Melia azedarach) The stem and branches with dark fissured bark bore small clusters of... 
by Samyamee Sreevathsa | Sep 18, 2024 | Blogpost
Between 2020 and 2022, amidst the 3 COVID-19 waves, I enrolled in a Master’s program at a college in Pune. Most of my coursework was online, which meant I attended classes from home, in Bangalore. Whenever lockdowns eased, we were called for in-person classes,... 
by Shruti Samanta | Sep 11, 2024 | Blogpost
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... 
by Aditi Rao | Sep 6, 2024 | Blogpost
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... 
by Palak Gupta | Sep 4, 2024 | Blogpost
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... 
by Aksa Sebastian | Aug 21, 2024 | Blogpost
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...
