“Bird were flying from continent to continent long before we were. They reached the coldest place on Earth, Antarctica, long before we did. They can survive in the hottest of deserts. Some can remain wing for years at a time. They can girdle the globe. Now, we have taken over the Earth and the sea … Read more
“Birds will give you a window, if you allow them. They will show you secrets from another world– fresh vision that, though it is avian, can accompany you home and alter your life. They will do this for you even if you don’t know their names– though such knowing is a thoughtful gesture. They will … Read more
“The very idea of a bird is a symbol and a suggestion to the poet. A bird seems to be at the top of the scale, so vehement and intense his life…. The beautiful vagabonds, endowed with every grace, masters of all climes, and knowing no bounds — how many human aspirations are realised in … Read more
With the COVID 19 marking its presence all over the world, there’s much speculation regarding the origins of the virus that has led to the current pandemic. The most popular being the transmission from bats to humans, as the winged mammals are known to harbour several pathogens within them. While recent studies may have pointed … Read more
While COVID 19 is current reigning topic of our lives, There’s some positive news regarding the migration of Amur Falcons, a small pigeon sized raptor that is known for the longest bird of prey migration in the world. Two radio tagged Amur Falcons landed in India from their wintering grounds in Sourthern Africa after having … Read more
“Life solves its problems with well-adapted designs, life-friendly chemistry and smart material and energy use.” Janine Benyus, Author of Biomimmicry Enter Japan, a country that has been at forefront of innovation and technology for serval years. Many across the globe have drawn inspirations from their work, whether it’s from the automobile industry, smart gadgets, android … Read more
There is something remarkably alluring as one sets foot in the wilderness of the Satpura Tiger Reserve. It is therefore no surprise that in the mid-1800s Captain James Forsyth, an officer in the Bengal Lancers, shared similar sentiments in his book titled ‘The Highlands of Central India’ as he navigated this magnificently biodiverse region on … Read more
When one thinks of India, visuals of festivals, colours, spices, temples and most certainly the Taj Mahal come to mind. After all, the subcontinent covers a staggering area of 3.29 million sq kms, where the language and culture changes every 100 kms. There is no doubt that India a true epitome of diversity when compared … Read more
COVID 19 has taken the world by storm. Many of us hardly anticipated the colossal event at the onset of the new year leaving billions of people incarcerated while simultaneously causing a significant damage to livelihoods. Life has indeed come to a stand still for human beings but life otherwise seems to be thriving in … Read more
Birds of Paradise belong to the family Paradisaeidae and are usually associated with the countries of Papua New Guinea and Eastern Australia. There are 42 species in this family of birds. Asia is not far behind with a vast array of spectacular looking birds with their elaborate plumages, voices and courtship displays. We make an … Read more
