Super food: Lentils
When I traveled to Turkey, it took me only 20-minutes to convey to the tuk-tuk driver that I was looking for an eatery that served vegetarian food. The success was…
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August 6, 2017
Want something unusually sweet for a terrific medicine?
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.…
January 2, 2017
Endangered Beeezzz
Little insects, like bees, are vital for our life. Yet, they rarely get a mention. Bees perform many important functions for humans. The juicy watermelon, the warm mango and the…
November 7, 2016
Living with #Smog
Recently, the global atmospheric watch group reported a permanent change in air quality. Earthlings, we are now breathing #smog. We have more than 400 parts per million (PPM) of carbon…
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October 31, 2016
Living in shadows of a giant
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…
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October 24, 2016
Smarter than a Bee? Think again!
Bees are my favorite critters. But, you already know that. Buy the book here Bees are truly admirable critters. First, they are social critters. They live in colonies, in a…
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October 17, 2016
Too Hot To Run!
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…
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September 26, 2016
Season of Abundance
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…
September 12, 2016
Reef! Reef!
Rivers are deeply connected with our life in various ways. Water for drinking, industries, and agriculture comes from the rivers. We also use river water for transportation and recreation. A…
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September 5, 2016
The Land of Giants and Miniatures
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…
August 29, 2016
