Big mouths use big words. A serious trekker walks on a river! Of course, it is done when it is frozen-over but that is no mean accomplishment either! Going by Pradeep Chamarias experiences, it helps if you have a well-cushioned derriere to walk the chaadar! »»
If you thought computer hackers do a great job phising for prey, take a closer look at spiders - they spin their own web, trap their prey and then, eat them up! From tiny mites to mid-sized birds, nothing is beyond an adroit spider. Hemant Kataria reports. »»
What glitters in a forest or even by your neighbourhood drain in Delhi, could be something any bullion-trader should want after all, Golden orioles reproduce themselves every year! Anand Aryas casual birdwatching-hobby became an obsession and not even his family could fault him! »»
Oh my God, he is back again! This seemed to be the chorus heard all over the jungle at Chilapata. Kaushik Deuti however, realised that there was a pachyderm to be welcomed and not fearedthis gentle giant posed no problems, other than to frogs that did not jump out of its way fast enough! »»
In a land of scarcity, it is awe-inspiring to see humans sharing their meagre resources with birds and animals that are not their pets or cattle. In fact, in the safe haven provided by the Bishnois of Rajasthan, these free creatures are treated like divinity! Lokesh Abrol loves to visit this region and never returns with a hollow feeling. »»
Rajiv Dang can never have enough of tiger-sightings, so he visits the Bandhavgarh National Park as often as he can. Fortunately, the tigers do not cooperate on every safari he takes, so Rajiv also gets to enjoy the other things this NP has to offerflora, avi-fauna and the surprise of an occasional tourist jumping into his vehicle too! »»
Adi Kailash, Chota Kailashcall it whatever people may, is not a peak to belittle. Especially if you have trekked in the Himalayan foothills and conquered their might (and mites as well) just to view her! Chandra S. Negi shares his journey with you. »»
