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TODAY'S PAPER » FEATURES » YOUNG WORLD October 10, 2014 Wild GLIDERS AREFA TEHSIN Come fly with me:Helen's Flying Frog.Photo: Reuters Birds fly, we all know that. But did you know that some squirrels, fish, frogs and snakes too can? True fliers in nature are birds, insects and bats. Humans fly too but with the... Continue Reading →
My fortnightly column in THE HINDU's YOUNG WORLD TODAY'S PAPER » FEATURES » YOUNG WORLD August 8, 2014 Hangout with the vampire AREFA TEHSIN What is the Greater False Vampire – a bloodsucking mythical being or a bat? Read on to find out. Won’t it be cool if you had a pair of leathery wings,... Continue Reading →
Our article in The Hindu: Hare Fall - http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/hare-fall/article6252412.ece Co-authored by Raza H. Tehsin July 26, 2014 ENVIRONMENT Hare fall AREFA TEHSIN RAZA H. TEHSIN The fast-declining hare population in India calls for immediate attention, say the writers. A magician can’t pull out a rabbit out of his hat in India. Neither can Alice follow... Continue Reading →
Deccan Herald: The Unusual Victim Friday 21 February 2014News updated at 3:16 PM IST The unusual victim Raza H. Tehsin Arefa Tehsin Feb 18, 2014: Crocodile woes Incessant killing, increase in fishing and the abundant demand for crocodile skin has led to a huge reduction in their number. Arefa Tehsin & Raza H Tehsin... Continue Reading →
Thu,07 Nov 2013 other columns The hypocrisy of misplaced activism Arefa Tehsin and Raza H Tehsin November 07, 2013 Bans are the bane of any free society; hypocrisy, the biggest deterrent to social reform. We have a large share of bans, and a fairly large share of hypocrisy too. When it comes to cruelty against... Continue Reading →
DECCAN HERALD - In the lap of nature Photographs by : Adityavikram More Thursday 18 July 2013 In the lap of nature Arefa Tehsin, July 13, 2013 With its lush greenery and the sparkling river Kali quietly flowing by its side, Dandeli makes for the perfect vacation spot. Whether you an adrenaline... Continue Reading →
LAND MAFIA has had eyes on this prime property in the heart of the city for decades. Naturalist Raza H. Tehsin, fondly known as the Vasco de Gama of Mewar jungles, started his fight in 1977 to save this heritage - which houses age old rare trees that have provided fresh air to the city... Continue Reading →
First Reporting of Flying Squirrel and Mouse Deer Near Udaipur Udaipur Times: http://www.udaipurtimes.com/a-legend-that-turned-into-discovery/ By Dr. Raza.H.Tehsin Published: April 1, 2013 | Last Updated: 01 April 2013 7:47 PM The Legend: I used to go on frequent jungle excursions with my father T. H. Tehsin since childhood. During those excursions on the campfire at nights we had constant interaction with... Continue Reading →
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