Alexander Von Humboldt- An environmentalist ahead of his times. Picture courtesy Wikipedia.com As a student, when one begins to study the environment outside of the textbooks, many nuances emerge. Resolving…
Interacting with nature brings numerous benefits. Picture courtesy Are you looking for ways to keep kids or yourself motivated? Drop your work and take a walk. Easiest way to connect…
Humans may declare themselves to be the brainiest of the lot. Lest we get carried away, there are other creatures that can match humans in few of the feats. It…
January 21-22 is celebrated as Bald Eagle appreciation days. You can bundle up with your family and head outdoors to sight some bald eagles. It is relatively easy to see…
Honey has a special place all over the world. The ancient Ayurveda texts describe the golden liquid as Madhu. In the Sanskrit language, it is synonymous to perfect sweetness age.…
There are many giant things on Earth. Giant red wood or banyan trees, giant creatures such as elephant or whale and even giant cake. Image courtesy: Wikipedia All of these…
When we meet strangers or acquaintances, we begin the conversation by discussing weather. We exchange how hot/ cold/ rainy it was/ could be. We like to talk about extreme weather…
There is abundance all around me. It is the season of harvest. It is the season of giving. It is the season to celebrate. Sitting by the river and enjoying…
Rain forest is one of my favorite ecosystems in the whole world. It is such a complex place. It has giants and miniatures living harmoniously in the same forest. Rain…
When I was researching for my book on Desert, I was astounded by the beauty of the ecosystem. A desert is not always hot. In fact, one of the coldest…
