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Book review: Asad Rahmani tells the story of him Living with Birds
In the enthralling memoir Living with Birds, Dr. Asad Rahmani—one of India’s foremost ornithologists—takes readers on an intimate journey through a life steeped in the love of birds, landscapes, and conservation. This…
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Beyond the Binoculars: Birdman Salim Ali’s Life and Legacy took off in Hyderabad State
Known as the “Birdman of India,” Dr. Salim Ali revolutionized the way Indians engaged with their natural surroundings, turning birdwatching from an obscure pursuit into a popular pastime. His landmark work, The…
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Walking in Hyderabad: Rediscovering history from Jahanuma to Falaknuma
Imagine the thrill of stepping back in time, exploring Hyderabad’s history with only a century-old map to guide you. That was the essence of a recent map-walk organized by Deccan Archives and…
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Snakes in Hyderabad: A battle for survival amidst urban sprawl
As the world observes Reptile Awareness Week every year from 21st October, it is prudent to look at members of the reptile, the Snakes, with a larger lens. Many cities are home…
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Big cat: Scoop the poop for tales of Tiger tummy
Tigers look alluring in their fabulous striped pelt marvellously coloured in shades of reddish-orange. Their sharp stare can send a shiver of terror into your body. However, their powerful presence is not…
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India’s Most Trafficked Wild Animals: A Crisis in Biodiversity
As we celebrate Wildlife Week, it’s crucial to shine a light on one of the gravest threats to India’s biodiversity — wildlife trafficking. Despite stringent laws and the tireless work of conservationists,…
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World Rhino Day: The Triumph and Trials of India’s Rhinoceros
Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, established sixty-five years ago in 1959 and inaugurated in 1963, is a sprawling landscape in 380 acres. It is uniquely located abutting the historic Mir-Alam Tank a wonderful…
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Banyan Tree Boulevard of Chevella, withstanding desires and excess
How many of us are aware that India is home to Banyan trees with globally superlative stature which go by the Latin name “Ficus Benghalensis”. Being a native of our country, these…
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Restoring love and legacy: Resurgence of Hyderabad’s Iconic British Residency
The British Residency Building in Hyderabad, often overshadowed by more famous landmarks of the city, holds a compelling tale of grandeur, romance, and restoration. Its history weaves architectural brilliance and a love…
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Located in Chittoor district of AP, Halcyon hinterlands of Horsley Hills are enchanting
Horsley Hills, often called the “Ooty of Andhra Pradesh,” is a serene mini-hill station nestled in the Eastern Ghats of the Chittoor district. Situated about 4,000 feet above the sea level, it…
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In the heart of Hyderabad flourish gorgeous flora and fauna at Qutb Shahi Heritage Park
It was forty years ago when I first set foot in the Qutb Shahi Tombs, accompanied by the enthusiastic members of the Birdwatchers Society of Andhra Pradesh, now known as Deccan Birders.…
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Remembering the legacy of ace photographer Raja Deen Dayal
Raja Deen Dayal, a pioneering figure in Indian photography, immortalized Hyderabad’s forts, palaces, temples, mosques, and monuments, creating a visual narrative that endures to this day. His lens also captured the essence…
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Koti Women’s College, located in the heart of Hyderabad, blooms with flora and fauna
The sun was up, spilling its sheen through the monsoon clouds and beginning to rise over the bustling city of Hyderabad. Not wanting to miss the Nature Walk event, I hastily drove…
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Owls, the silent night guardians of urban concrete jungles
Text and images by N Shiva Kumar Hyderabad is transforming rapidly into an urban jungle. High-rise buildings, expansive malls, metro railways, multiple flyovers, and sprawling tech parks now dominate the landscape, replacing…
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World Tiger Day: Calculated showcasing of Big Cat will help India conserve wildlife
Photographs and text are by N Shiva Kumar Having visited numerous tiger sanctuaries over the last 40 years starting with Tadoba in Maharashtra, Periyar in Kerala, and Corbett in Uttarakhand in 1984,…
