Butterflies, and their names

Butterflies, and their names

‘What is there in a name?’ ‘A Rose by any other name would still smell the same.’ These might be philosophical statements with profound meaning behind them. But in practical life, naming things most of times becomes mandatory. When you learn the name of something, you...
A colourful delight

A colourful delight

India is home to an amazing array of floral diversity. The Central Indian landscape is no exception to this. Although there are many attractive flowers to talk about, I have a personal favourite – the Palash or the Flame of the Forest tree (scientifically known...
The color of spring

The color of spring

In the tropical and semi-tropical forests of peninsular India, the spring season is not very eminent. The mild winters gradually make their way to the hot summers. Yet, in the forests of Kanha, there are tell-tale signs everywhere that the winter is over, and the...