THUD!!! The book is slapped shut. This is often the reaction that can be observed from many a bibliophage who has not already been introduced to the ‘bookworm’. The book had been hitherto sitting on the shelf for a long…
Sea slaters
A casual stroll on the beach at Devbagh along the west coast of Karnataka got me interested in crabs. A fascination that started with fiddler crabs eventually spread to the entire group. Consequently, this led me to document the fascinating…
Swan song of the Waterhen?
Couple of years ago, I wrote about the ‘Quarry behind my house’ wherein I had spoken about a whole bunch of creatures that used the habitat, affording me an opportunity to observe them. I had then written – ‘The Whitebreasted…
Millipedes – putting the best foot forward!
Ever had difficulty in putting the best foot forward? Who better to consult than the millipedes?! Millipedes have been treading the earth for a very very long time; in fact, they are considered to be among the first creatures to…
Monsoon. Rains.
Monsoon! Rains! Come May, everyone eagerly waits for the press release by the meteorological department with predictions for the monsoon. The date of arrival, distribution patterns, etc., all hold interest to the people of our country. This helps the entire…