Saw this banyan growing from a Gambhar tree and couldn’t stop wondering how it got there.Turns out, many banyans begin life high above the ground after their seeds are dropped onto other trees by birds. This post is my attempt to understand and illustrate that journey.Have you ever seen a tree growing on another tree?
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What happens when flowers are thrown into rivers?
Flowers are biodegradable.That’s exactly why many people assume they can’t harm a river.But when large quantities of flowers enter the same water body, bacteria begin decomposing them. This process consumes dissolved oxygen, the same oxygen fish and other aquatic organisms rely on to survive. Some flowers may also carry residues of pesticides and fertilizers fromContinueContinue reading “What happens when flowers are thrown into rivers?”
Petrichor
The smell after rain has a name: petrichor.It isn’t produced by the rain itself. It comes from dry soil, plant oils, and a compound called geosmin released by soil bacteria. When raindrops hit the ground, tiny droplets carry these compounds into the air, creating a scent that has become familiar across the world. The earth,ContinueContinue reading “Petrichor”
Destination Jibhi
This little comic is a documentation of our chaotic-but-cozy trip to Jibhi, Himachal Pradesh.A trip that started with missed stops, a lost phone, chasing buses, and absolutely zero planning Somehow, between all the chaos, we found cozy rains, mountain roads, tiny rivers, and the cutest café.Some trips stay longer than photographs do. And just likeContinueContinue reading “Destination Jibhi”
The invisible problem: Glass
Glass feels open, light, almost invisible to us. But for birds, it often is invisible. Across cities, reflections and artificial light quietly turn buildings into barriers—especially along migration routes.This is a visual series exploring why birds collide with buildings, and how something so familiar can be misunderstood by other species.Not to blame.Just to observe, understand,ContinueContinue reading “The invisible problem: Glass”
The Amazon receives dust from the Sahara
Dust from the Sahara travels thousands of kilometres across the Atlantic, carrying phosphorus to the Amazon rainforest. Around 27.7 million tonnes of African dust reach the Amazon Basin each year. Two very different landscapes, connected by the atmosphere. Sources: NASA Earth Observatory, NASA CALIPSO, Geophysical Research Letters.
How do mangrooves protect coral reefs?
Mangroves and coral reefs may seem like separate ecosystems, but they’re closely connected. Mangrove roots slow water, trap sediment, process nutrients, and provide nursery habitat for young fish that can later move to reefs.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
This is the first chapter of our illustrated journey through Jaisalmer—moments that stayed with us long after we returned home. Roadtrip to Kuldhara village A day in the dunes Patwon ki haweli