My six-year-old granddaughter, returning from school, looked up at me with bright, curious eyes and asked, “What’s a house sparrow? Can you show me one?” Such a simple question—and yet it left me searching for an answer I could not readily give. How do I explain that the birds that were once our constant companions,Continue reading “Where Have the Sparrows Gone?”
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Why Is Bangalore So Green?
“In the heart of the city, where concrete stands tall,Green roots whisper stories of rains that fall.Beneath the shade of old trees wide,Bangalore breathes, while elements with it glide.” Bangalore’s boldest definition is its greenery. The rich, divergent, and colourful arboreal landscape presents a uniqueness seen in no other Indian city. Tree lined streets, sprawlingContinue reading “Why Is Bangalore So Green?”
Electric Lemon
“We are not an endangered species ourselves yet, but this is not for lack of trying.” —Douglas Adams A dinner invitation to a rooftop restaurant called ‘Electric Lemon’ in New York led to a delightful and privileged experience, yet set me thinking about the millions entrapped in poverty, barely surviving while a few enjoy unconscionable luxury.Continue reading “Electric Lemon”
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