This blog is where my photographs find their stories. Here, I write about the birds, flowers, landscapes, people, and places that capture my attention, along with the thoughts and experiences they inspire.
Some posts are photo essays, some are travel notes, and others are simply reflections on the beauty of the world around us.
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The White Wagtail, Battery khatam Hi Nahin Hondi…
Photographing a White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is both rewarding and frustrating. Its elegant black-and-white plumage creates striking photographs, making it a favourite…
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Stories Hidden Beneath the Rust
I was passing through a small town on the outskirts of Delhi when I came across an old, dilapidated car. At first…
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Tales of the Black-crowned Night Heron
Over the years, I have clicked lots of pictures of the Black-crowned Night Herons in various parts of the world. It is…
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Tales from the Tracks
The photographs accompanying this post showcase trains from around the world, including sleek high-speed trains, historic locomotives, mountain railways, and everyday commuter…
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Yoga Day Special: Strengthening Spines, One Stretch at a Time
Ancient yogis understood that there was so much to learn from animals, birds, insects, and trees. Most yoga postures are inspired by…
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Red Avadavat: The Tiny Fashionista
If birds held a fashion contest, the male Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava) would undoubtedly take home the trophy. One look at him…
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The Charming Plum-headed Parakeet
With its vibrant colours, playful personality, and graceful flight, the Plum-headed Parakeet can bring life and energy to any landscape. Spotting one…
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Wildlife Body Language: Expertly Misinterpreting Animals
Shakespeare said,” All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” He said it for humans; I am…
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Shekhawati: Rajasthan’s Open-Air Art Gallery
Rajasthan’s history is not just about golden forts, desert dunes, and royal palaces. In the northeastern corner of the state, the Shekhawati…
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Jalebi Road: The Sweetest Surprise in Ladakh
Officially known as the Hangroo Loops on the old Lamayuru route, the Jalebi road winds for over twenty kilometres between Lamayuru and…
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Not a Parrot, Just a Very Fashionable Pigeon
“Are you sure you are talking about a pigeon, not a parrot?” someone I met recently asked when I told her about…
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How Much Power Does a Man Need?
Recently, I reread Leo Tolstoy’s classic story “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” As a young girl, when I read it,…
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