Perspectives on ideas and the wild
Introduction The Brahmaputra Valley, a mosaic of alluvial grasslands and riparian forests, is one of the most ecologically significant landscapes in the world. The floodplains of the Brahmaputra are among the most dynamic ecosystems . These grasslands are not merely a backdrop for biodiversity; they are a critical carbon sink and the primary habitat for …
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For the forest guards of Uchila Camp, the night was never a time for sleep. It was a time for listening to the snap of a heavy branch or the low, throat-tightening rumble of a six-ton visitor. For months, the camp had been a flashpoint. The staff, dedicated to protecting the wild, were exhausted by …
An urgent news, a quick mobilization and it began the way most wildlife emergencies in Assam do. The injured elephant that we had been monitoring for few days had wandered out into the nearby village and was spotted near a stream at Panbari, with a huge swollen feet. The team arrived with tranquilizer ready, dart …
When I joined the forest department, I had a certain image of myself. Striding through misty forests, binoculars around my neck, quietly protecting the wildlife. Nobody told me there would be days I'd be carrying a rubber boat on my head through a thorny forest.It started as a clean, professional mission. My team and I, …
Brahmaputra at Tezpur, Assam The Brahmaputra lay like a blue ribbon winding down the heart of Assam. Somewhere near Dibru Saikhowa, the Siang, Dibang and Lohit rivers meet to form the Brahmaputra. Upon entering Bangladesh the ‘male’ Brahmaputra undergoes a gender transformation to become Jamuna and further joins the Ganga to become Padma. In the …
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Starting as a pneumonia outbreak in December 2019 from the Wuhan city of China, COVID 19 has become a global pandemic with over 1.1million confirmed positive cases in India. By July 2020, more than 597,583 deaths have been reported worldwide with around 27428 deaths in India. In India, around 35,000 new positive cases are seen …
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She ran her hands over my head; her fingers combing across my hair. Lying on the velvety grass, she dragged her body closer to mine, almost hugging me yet separated by almost a breath. She wanted to speak, I could sense. "I feel like I am too emotional" she spoke. "Hmm. Maybe" I replied in …
I had found my happiness halfway between her shy smile and carefree laughter. Hence undoubtedly, her wide grin at the sight of gol gappa was a testimony to my happiness. The festive market that evening seemed brighter than the thousand glowing fairy lights. "Shall we?" - she asked, almost certain that I won't refuse. I indicated …
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The chaos of traffic and scorching summer heat went beyond my breaking point. With a blaze of anger I punched the seat infront of me. The sound was loud enough to turn all eyeballs in the bus towards me. I shyed away my face from the unwanted staring and looked at the traffic signal outside. …
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Words are your minions. sleeping in tranquility, inside the cozy cover of a book. Lying silently on its pages, like bed. But when you tickle them with your sight, wake them up with your attention, they pop up in zeal. Their master has arrived. They grab their tools, and build your world of fantasy, pave …