Arboreal Almanac

Arboreal Almanac

I often lose track of time. The pace of modern life is such. Sometimes days go by in such a blur, I have to check the calendar – What day is it exactly? Which month are we in? How long until the balmy summer gives way to cool rains? When will winter come? These...
November Tree Festival 2024

November Tree Festival 2024

Yellows and browns on the trees, A carpet of fallen leaves Some trees with old fruits, Some of them are in bloom too! – Winter is here, and so is the last tree festival of the year. Organize and go on tree walks around you and SeasonWatch your trees. Complete...
Changing Seasons: Trees of Bangalore

Changing Seasons: Trees of Bangalore

My childhood was seasonless and the trees were nameless. I grew up in a house in front of which grew a tree whose branches reached our balcony. A fleet of parakeets would dive into it and peck at its seeds sending the little winged seed, oatmeal-like, scattering. I...
Khinni – Lone Warrior

Khinni – Lone Warrior

Standing tall and alone on the edge of Tadoba Tiger Reserve, I’m Khinni. The place where I stand is not for the faint of heart for I see the most prolific changes in weather over a year. I stand on the edge of a lake adjoining farmlands. I’m the tallest of...
One Tiny Odd Red Leaf!

One Tiny Odd Red Leaf!

After spending months in the forests of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, I have keenly observed the ever-evolving beauty of its forests. Every passing month brings about remarkable transformations, and these changes have captivated my senses in ways I never imagined. I...