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J is for Jackals | #AtoZChallenge 2026

J is for Jackals | #AtoZChallenge 2026

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There isn’t an animal like the elusive jackal. Wise, alert, aware of its surrounding, and a quiet grace beyond the obvious. We homed with the golden jackals (siyar in Hindi), in the Pantnagar university campus. Their haunting howls – hookah huaaa, hooka huaaa; as my brother would imitate; still echoes in my being. They wandered around the campus late at night – keepers of the night, that they are! After a late night get together with family friends, we would…

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H is for Homies : House Sparrows | #AtoZChallenge 2026

H is for Homies : House Sparrows | #AtoZChallenge 2026

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Sparrows add cheer to my day. I always wished they would visit our home often, but they and rarely visited and kept eluding us for many years. Good news: They now are regulars, for about 4-5 months! When a friend gifted me a sparrow feeder last year, I was thrilled. I even installed a sparrow box for them to nest. Thanks to Nature Forever society that builds sustainable nest boxes and does some path-breaking work. We haven’t been so lucky…

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F is for Feathered Friends | #AoZChallenge 2026

F is for Feathered Friends | #AoZChallenge 2026

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We have quite a few feathered friends visit our balcony. These include house sparrows, bulbuls, rufous treepies, crows and common mynas (starlings). Oh! And how could I forget the omnipresent pigeons?! Starlings (mynas) have a special place in my heart. They have been visiting our home for the past 16 years. Their chatty energy, walk like an Egyptian strides and strong familial bonds; captivate me unfailingly. They love grapes. In summer, the bird bath transforms to their “cool down tub”….

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B is for Bail us Out | AtoZChallenge 2026

B is for Bail us Out | AtoZChallenge 2026

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The rain-soaked landscape, is thrilled and perplexed, at the same time. A rain and storm in the midst of a scorching summer is a welcome respite for us. Not for some – victims of its fury. I am out for a walk, enjoying the momentary, pleasant weather. The storm has taken down a staggering, old palm tree. My heart breaks to see the gargantuan palm, now razed to the ground. I look at it, knowing chances are bleak of it…

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A is for Animal & Nature Communication | AtoZChallenge 2026

A is for Animal & Nature Communication | AtoZChallenge 2026

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“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen.” – A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh Telepathic Animal and Nature communication** isn’t a gift, bestowed to just a few. It’s something we all are capable of; only if we listen, and trust the messages that come through. Circa 70s – 80s, Pantnagar, Terai region I’ve been a nature and animal lover, for as long as I can remember. I was born in a university campus, and grew up next to the sprawling Terai…

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Theme Reveal | #AtoZChallenge 2026

Theme Reveal | #AtoZChallenge 2026

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I know I’m late to the Theme Reveal party for the April A to Z Blogging Challenge 2026. I had no idea I would re-kindling my love affair with A to Z, yet again in 2026. It’s been an incredibly long hiatus. I participated in the April A to Z challenges in 2017 and 2018. More about them here. Without much ado, my theme for this year’s A to Z is something that most of you and I are deeply…

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The Alluring Rainforests of Agumbe: Flora, Fauna and Adventure

The Alluring Rainforests of Agumbe: Flora, Fauna and Adventure

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Last week we were in the thriving, bio-diverse rainforests of Agumbe (in the Western Ghats of Southern India). My newly-minted 16 year-old was doing her summer internship with Kalinga foundation, at the Kalinga Centre for Rainforest Ecology (KCRE). These dense forests have a bustling population of reptiles and amphibians. That’s an adventure that will unfold in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, sharing a sneak-peak of our heart-thumping experiences from the rain drenched climes, of Agumbe. The flora sparkled an emerald green,…

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Owl You Need is Love

Owl You Need is Love

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Here’s a glimpse of bountiful nature that I was blessed to stumble upon in the last five months of 2024. Unbelievable, how the year is whizzing by. Give Peace a Chance – Owl You Need is Love While I take time to appreciate the bounty of nature, and experience the beauty of life; there are countless families in Gaza holding on to precious life, not knowing when they, or their children would be living their last day, lost to the…

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Wanderlust Chronicles III – The Grand Finale

Wanderlust Chronicles III – The Grand Finale

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Here is the grand finale of our Wanderlust Chronicles. Please bear with me. This is a long post, as I’d rather do a wrap, than keep you hanging. These pictures are from our family escapades in the wilderness and we all have a lot to share with you. 🙂 A golden river, an oxbow lake, dense, mystical forests, and a jaunt in the Himalayas. November 2023 A short road trip with mi familia and Daddy dearest in tow, in the…

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Wanderlust Chronicles 2023 – I

Wanderlust Chronicles 2023 – I

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“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R. Tolkein “Travel is the bridge between you and everything.” – Rumi