He’s no Pangolin, but just might be a shape-shifter. Each week, he changes stripes to teach some wildlife basics, call … More
Tag: India
Sunshine
Summers begin withraw mango curries,jackfruit, cashew kernels,and ice applesbut it isn’t until I’ve hada bite of the Alphonsothat the nostalgia … More
Bookmark: On Beauty & The Goat Thief
The Goat thief by Perumal Murugan: This collection of short stories from the Tamilian writer takes you into the villages, … More
The Adivasi will not dance
For all its diversity, India bundles up many issues under the hood. In Gujarat, an officer’s family has to contend … More
Nine Lives and a Summer Requiem
Nine Lives by William Dalrymple In a land where gods and goddesses abound as do their stories, Dalrymple’s search for … More
When the jungle calls
“Don’t grab the crabs!” the major said, laughing. “Just gently pass the branches behind.” We looked at each other, the … More
Microcosm
The ghats are where the action is. Walk alongside and you will find kids playing cricket on each stretch. In … More
