Author. Junglee. Traveller. Sleepless dreamer.
Eating one’s brother AREFA TEHSIN Hungry enough to eat your own? Be grateful that you weren’t born as any of these animals, for they have a habit of gulping down members of their family. We are in an eternal habit of attributing human qualities to animals. Aww…she sings like a koel! For your information, the... Continue Reading →
For a little bit of honey AREFA TEHSIN Illustration: Satheesh Vellinezhi Though the village children taunted Badi Bi, Veerka liked her. Even to the extent of braving a midnight jaunt into the dark forest. “There is a dusty road up the hills which goes nowhere…” was the only thing Badi Bi would say. But she... Continue Reading →
Call of the WILD AREFA TEHSIN From the sambar deer to the howler monkey, the blue whale to the tiger pistol shrimp, they all have one thing in common...they are a noisy lot! We might or might not hear it. But sound is everywhere — deep inside the ponds, rivers and oceans or in... Continue Reading →
A Photo Feature by Adityavikram More in Outlook Money
Loud and proud AREFA TEHSIN The animal kingdom is full of fascinating creatures. Let’s look at a few that could possibly split your eardrums! “Shhhh… Not so loud!” Your mum would have warned you time and again as you laugh aloud, cheer when a batsman hits a six or just have a heated argument. Loudness... Continue Reading →
My Column in The Hindu Terrific talkers - II AREFA TEHSIN Alex: Great conversationalist. A good yap: Mishka, the Siberian Husky NOC: Ghost buster Meet Mishka who says “I’m hungry”, NOC who asks you to “get out” and a few others... “Pieces of eight! Pieces of eight!” Captain Flint, Long John Silver’s talking parrot... Continue Reading →
Travelogue in Outlook Money The snaps by Adityavikram More
TERRIFIC talkers AREFA TEHSIN Popular pet:And great mimic.Photo: Special Arrangement Quick learner: Loves to imitate. Photo: Special Arrangement Not just birds, there are a few animals too who can mimic us. Take a look at them. “Never miss a chance to shut up,” Will Roger advised. And so have the sages and wise ones over... Continue Reading →
Fabulously flightless AREFA TEHSIN Strange as it may seem, some birds don’t fly. They have wings but it’s not possible for them to take off! So, what use are the wings? “If I were a bird, I’d sing a song And fly about the whole day long And when the night comes, go to... Continue Reading →
SIFY.COM: http://www.sify.com/…/search-for-the-mythical-saraswati-new… BUSINESS STANDARD: http://www.business-standard.com/…/search-for-the-mythical-… ZEE NEWS: http://zeenews.india.com/…/search-for-the-mythical-saraswat… THE ECONOMIC TIMES: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/…/65524479_1_s… MILLENNIUM POST:http://www.millenniumpost.in/NewsContent.aspx?NID=145450 Search for the mythical Saraswati gains momentum NEW DELHI: Efforts to revive the mythical Saraswati riverare gaining momentum. The Rajasthan government has constituted the Rajasthan River Basin and Water Resources Planning Authority to revive the Saraswati river in the state besides... Continue Reading →
Arefa Tehsin 