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Avian Wonders

Take flight to these sanctuaries in spring and be surprised by the variety of rich avian life that you can see this spring. Traditionally spring may not seem like the best time to see birds. However, if you look around, you will realise that it has a wonderful combination of both resident and migratory birds… Read More Avian Wonders

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Naviluna Chocolates

Naviluna chocolate factory in Mysore’s Hebbal Industrial Area is a homegrown chocolate brand helmed by South African David Belo. Naviluna Artisanal Chocolates uses organically certified cacao beans grown across farms in South India. Naviluna’s dark chocolates come in two versions, one is dark at 72% and one which is almost dark at 61.8%, to get… Read More Naviluna Chocolates

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World Wildlife Day

Being in the midst of a jungle is a high like no other and in India, the varied landscape means there is a never a dull moment in the wild. Nation parks and wildlife sanctuaries are home to several mammals, reptiles and birds and in India the topography is so varied that you always have… Read More World Wildlife Day

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Customs Museum Goa

One might be familiar with the Customs counters at international airports but a museum that is dedicated to the department is as intriguing as it is interesting. Taking a walk in Panjim, after a tour of Fontainhas, I was admiring the architecture of the buildings here when I spotted a sign that read Customs Museum.… Read More Customs Museum Goa

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Hump-backed mahseer

The hump-backed mahseer is often called ‘one of the world’s hardest fighting freshwater game fish’ and can grow almost 1.5 meters in length and weigh upto 60 kilograms. However, its population has decreased by 90 percent in the last 15 years. This is probably why in 2019, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has red-listed the Tor… Read More Hump-backed mahseer

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Channapatna Travelogue

The toy town of Channapatna is a wonderful way to understand the craft of handmade wooden toys. The ‘toy town of Channapatna’, located 60 km from Bengaluru and is known of its unique kind of wooden toys. These are made using locally grown wood and this is the city of artisans. The town is home… Read More Channapatna Travelogue