A Beautiful Travelogue of Meenmutty and Kombaikani Waterfalls

Introduction These two waterfalls are located about 60 kilometres away from the Thiruvananthapuram city, the capital of Kerala. The Meenmutty and Kombaikani waterfalls are seen on the upper reaches of the Neyyar Reservoir. They can be accessed by trekking from the Kallar...

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Munroe Island – A Beautiful Landmass in Ashtamudi Lake

Introduction You might have passed by the Munroe Island or Thuruthu when you traveled in train towards Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram stations. This island is found at the confluence of two water bodies. They are Ashtamudi Lake and Kallada River.  This beautiful piece of...

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First Ever Butterfly Survey in Kerala

Introduction The Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department is going to launch the comprehensive exercise on butterflies that are endemic to the Ghats region, especially in Munnar hill range. As part of this exercise, the department is going to undertake the first ever comprehensive...

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Motherly Instincts Seen in Animals As Well

Introduction The instances of motherly instincts can be seen in higher forms of mammals as well. This is what comes out in stark contrast, when we read a strange case wherein a pregnant dog feeds its breast milk to a two-year-old orphaned child. This case was reported in...

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Humanity Learns to Communicate in Nature’s Language

Introduction The brighter brains around the world have been looking for the most effective and cheapest way of communication between different systems since the time immemorial. Their pursuit for such a solution took them to materials like silicon to develop semi-conductor...

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People from Far off Places Attended Dr Kalam’s Last Rites

Introduction The mortal remains of former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam were laid to rest on July 30, 2015 with full state honours at his hometown Rameshwaram, which is an island town in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. The burial event was witnessed by over...

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Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

Introduction Almost in the same year (1988) another beautiful park came into existence in the neighbourhood of Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. It was dedicated to the rearing and breeding of beautiful butterflies. Unlike the bigger counterpart, the butterfly park has an area size...

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Tale of a Winged Territory in Heart of Kuala Lumpur City

Introduction Have you heard of caged jungle? We might have not heard or seen about this concept anywhere in Indian museums. Our museums are noted for cramming for spaces meant for the animals and birds. They would be seen in cages with little spaces. As a result, the hapless...

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