Mukteswar is a place famed for great views of the lofty Himalayas. Awed by the pinnacles of Nature's creations, Lokesh Abrol bowed his head in humility. He looked down only to be reminded that Her wondrous creations come in all shapes and sizes! »»
Wet, dry, wet... Sultanpur has a checkered history as far it being a welcome habitat for migratory birds is concerned. Fortunately, it has survived over the years with some help from its friends. Sheila Chhabra reports on its current health and the roster of visitors she recently spotted there. »»
The Bonelli's eagles are large to medium sized eagles with a body length of 65-70 cm. The upperparts are dark brown and white with dark streaks on the underside. Their wings are short and rounded to sharp-edged. The longish tails are grey on top and white at the underside and a single broad black terminal band adorns it. Like other hawk eagles, their feet and eyes are yellow. The wingspan measures anywhere between 150 cm and 170 cm. The young have deep buff under parts and underwing coverts. The tail terminal band is almost absent but finer barrings are visible. »»
Some people climb mountains just because they are there... Some people use passes to enjoy the high peaks around. Not challenging enough or an easy way out ? Not really, as Hemant Kataria would testify. »»
From soup made of Tiger penises and snake venom injected directly into their veins, some people go to great lengths to improve their sexual stamina or their longevity. Chandra Singh Negi goes in search for a little fungal growth on a caterpillar that these people sell their souls for - along with some more tangible currency! »»
Where better to enjoy the monsoons than in the hill stations in the Western Ghats? Pradeep Chamaria visits Karla when it was really pouring and it did not let him down! »»
The Bheemeshwari Fishing and Nature Camp on the Cauvery, in the monsoonsbad fishing but great in every other way, as Supriya Mukherjee and Kalyan Patra found out. »»
