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Reflections on Road Kills: Development’s Toll on India’s Wildlife Heritage
As an avid traveller and a passionate wildlife enthusiast, the rapid progress of India’s infrastructure development has caused me a growing sense of guilt and concern. The newly built roads, which promise better connectivity and convenience, that I often travel on these days to witness the wonders of wild India, are becoming silent killers of…
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Legacy of Freedom: Rediscovering Vadnagar’s Timeless Charm with a Nonagenarian Trailblazer
As India joyfully marks its 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2023, my mind can’t help but rewind to last year’s escapade when I embarked on a whirlwind adventure during the #azadikaamritmahotsav with my feisty 90-year-old grandmother. It’s like I inherited my wandering genes directly from her, though I’m barely hitting 5% of her outgoing…
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10 Whacky Adventures on 2 wheels riding 200 km in the Kumaon Mountains
Buckle up, folks, because my mountain biking saga of 2021 is about to take you on a rollercoaster ride. Picture this: me, armed with a daring spirit and a rented Bajaj Avenger motorcycle larger than life (and me), ready to conquer the treacherous twists and turns of the Kumaon wonderland of Uttarakhand state in Northern…