It is the spirit of a Raven that is the soul of Kamchatka. Legend has it that it was the dropping of a feather by Kutkh, the Raven that created this land. Indigenous people of the far-east, revere the Kutkh as a key figure in creation, an ancestor of man and a mighty Read more…
Most of the eight hour-long journey had been spent in darkness, but as we neared the skies over Vladivostok, where morning had already broken, I peeped down from the window to see what was in store for me. Vladivostok, like Timbuktu is one of those city names one has not Read more…
Its coming close to mid-night, the temperature is -10 degree Celsius, wind-chill makes it feel like -16. Most people are already tucked into the warmth of their beds, the stragglers from the bars and theatres are heading home now. But some are relentlessly at work in the chill outside just Read more…
This tiny island provides us a glimpse into the history of this beautiful country through its ups and downs, it’s tumultus history. As far as tourist destinations go it is not easy to get to. Neither is it cheap to attract the intrepid backpacker, nor is it on any major Read more…
November 1 was World Vegan Day and as is the custom on these ‘world days’ media outlets had their customary articles on veganism – why go vegan?, 10 vegan options and more. And why not? According to Google search trends interest in Veganism reached an all-time high this year than Read more…
Dusk Falls at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. September 19. No traffic pile up on the roads leading to the stadium. No jostling with the crowds to get in. And an uncanny feeling as one viewed the empty stands. Yes, I knew that this is how it was going to Read more…
There has been a lot of excitement and buzz recently about the Elon Musk funded and founded project – Neuralink. The project aims to merge the mind and machines and to Mr Musk the project is of utmost importance if humans are to keep pace with artificial intelligence and avoid Read more…
Sky diving, bungee jumping, scuba diving- she was always into extreme sport. But Tima Deryan could not “find herself”. “Not in water and not in the air”. She wanted more than instant adrenaline. Something that stays with her longer and does not disappear once the moment is over. Today she Read more…
When India’s Home Minister Amit Shah was found to be Covid positive he was wheeled into a fancy private hospital. Mr Shah who was back home after an all clear was then admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi after he complained of discomfort Read more…
Mirror Image! Two young adults, Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique. June 2015. It was a small news item buried in the inside pages of a newspaper. Hundreds of elephants were dying in Botswana of some unknown cause. As wildlife enthusiast, the report, instantly caught my eye. It took me back to Read more…