• Zion
    TRAVEL

    10 Facts About Zion National Park That Will Surprise You

    28 November 2023 - By 

    Zion National Park is situated at the intersection of the Colorado Plateau, the Great Basin, and the Mojave Desert in southwestern Utah. The park mesmerizes visitors with its diverse terrain and stunning scenery. Within its nearly 229 square miles, you can find sandstone canyons, mesas, natural arches, high plateaus, and a large wilderness. Do you want to know some interesting facts about Zion National Park? Continue reading this article to discover 10 such facts about the park. Basics of The Park Established: November 19, 1919, as Zion National Park Main Entrances: South Entrance, East Entrance, and Kolob Canyon Entrance Annual…

  • Mashatu
    WILDLIFE

    Mashatu-avian diversity

    28 November 2023 - By 

    By chance we were back in the “big smoke” for a week after our week at Giant’s Castle when my brother Jerry told me that his guest who was going to take the week in Mashatu could not make it. Helen and I jumped at the opportunity to return to Mashatu in February this year which was toward the end of the rainy season. We are members of a syndicate operating Rock Camp in Mashatu which is sited along the Limpopo river close to the Ponte Drift border post. “Opportunities do not come with their values stamped upon them. Everyone…

  • tiger
    WILDLIFE

    10 Things To Do When You Encounter a Tiger

    28 November 2023 - By 

    Tiger is the most efficient predator on the planet, to call him the most ferocious killing machine will not be wrong. They are capable of taking down large prey like deer, wild pigs, and even water buffaloes. There are records of a tiger bringing down elephants. Our founder Sharad Vats personally witnessed a tiger taking on elephants in Dudhwa National Park on a cold December evening.  All this goes to prove that when a tiger decides to attack he does it more objectively, strategically, and never blindly. Humans are not their natural prey, but there have been records when tigers…

  • Copenhagen
    Blog

    16 of the Coolest Photo Spots in Copenhagen

    28 November 2023 - By 

    Copenhagen began as a humble Viking fishing village in the 10th century, with rapid growth and prosperity during the time of the Kalmar Union leading to its adoption as capital city of Denmark around 1416. Today, it is an internationally-recognised metropolis, being award the title World Capital of Architecture for 2023. Situated on the western end of the Øresund Bridge, the famous connection between Denmark and Sweden, and the landmark that inspired the Nordic television series Broen (The Bridge), this is a vibrant, bustling and colourful city that is waiting to be explored. From canals and churches to palaces and mermaids,…

  • champawat tiger
    Blog

    The Legend of the Champawat Tiger – Terror, Tragedy, and Triumph

    28 November 2023 - By 

    In the dense forests of the Himalayan foothills, a chilling legend emerged in the late 19th century that would forever engrave the name “Champawat Tiger” into history. This fabled beast, a Bengal tigress terrorized the villages of Northern India and Nepal, leaving behind a trail of death and despair that would capture the attention of the world. In the early 1900s, the Champawat Tigress was responsible for a series of deadly attacks on humans in the Kumaon region of India. The tigress operated in the region for seven years and has taken a toll of recorded 436 human lives. In…

  • bearded vulture
    Blog

    Bearded vulture hide – fly-bys and fly-ins

    28 November 2023 - By 

    The Bearded vulture hide in Giant’s Castle National Park is sited on the eastern section of a terrace on the edge of a plateau which falls away into the Bushman’s River valley some 700 metres below. The hide is a perfectly positioned to observe and photograph a variety of birds in their natural environment. “Everyone likes birds. What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird?” ~ David Attenborough In this post I show a selection of birds which flew past and around the…

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
    Blog - PSYCHOLOGY

    The Comprehensive Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

    26 November 2023 - By 

    Hey there! If you’ve landed here, you’re likely curious to learn all about interpersonal psychotherapy – what it is, how it works, and whether it could help you or someone you care about. As an experienced psychology blogger passionate about mental health education, I’ve created this comprehensive guide to satisfy your curiosity and questions around this psychotherapy for the treatment for major depression ,interpersonal crisis and  treatment of postpartum depression The Complete Layman’s Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy/ Interpersonal Therapy  (IPT)   So what exactly is interpersonal psychotherapy ? It’s an attachment-focused talk therapy centered on improving connections. Rather than dwelling…

  • चंद्रयान-3
    Blog - NEWS

    चंद्रयान-3 मिशन के कुछ अज्ञात तथ्य , सफलता और उनसे सीखने योग्य बातें

    24 August 2023 - By 

    चंद्रयान-3 दूसरा मौका महत्वपूर्ण है – चंद्रयान-2 की असफल लैंडिंग के बाद चंद्रयान-3 बनाना इसरो के दृढ़ संकल्प को दिखाता है। सीखने योग्य बात :  हार न मानना महत्वपूर्ण है।     2. असफलता से सीखो – चंद्रयान-3 के सुधार चंद्रयान-2 की असफलता से सीखे गए सबक पर आधारित हैं। सीखने योग्य बात:  असफलताएँ सफलता की पाषाण हैं।     3. आशावाद और हौसला – चंद्रयान-2 की निराशा के बावजूद, इसरो ने चंद्रयान-3 के लिए सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण रखा। सीखने योग्य बात:  आशावाद से कठिनाइयाँ दूर होती हैं।   4.टीमवर्क – हजारों वैज्ञानिक और इंजीनियर मिलकर चंद्रयान-3 की सफलता के लिए…

  • चंद्रयान-3
    Blog - NEWS - TECH

    Chandrayaan-3 SUCCESS : Inspirational and Thought-Provoking Facts

    24 August 2023 - By 

    Lessons From Chandrayaan-3 Mission Second chances are important – Chandrayaan-3 shows ISRO’s perseverance after the crash landing of Chandrayaan-2.  LESSON : Not giving up is key. 2. Learn from failures – The improvements in Chandrayaan-3 are based on learnings from the Chandrayaan-2 incident. LESSON : Failures are stepping stones to success.   3. Optimism and hope – Despite the disappointment of Chandrayaan-2, ISRO bounced back with a positive attitude for Chandrayaan-3. LESSON : Staying optimistic helps overcome hurdles. 4. Teamwork – Thousands of scientists and engineers are working together to make Chandrayaan-3 a success. LESSON : Great things are achieved…

  • Green Infrastructure
    CLIMATE CHANGE - Blog

    Green Infrastructure: A Holistic Guide

    20 August 2023 - By 

    INTRODUCTION Green infrastructure refers to natural or nature-based systems that provide benefits like cleaning water, reducing flooding, improving air quality, and removing carbon dioxide from the air. Examples include parks, green roofs, rain gardens, trees, and community farms. This guide explains what green infrastructure is, how it helps communities, different types and designs, costs and savings, jobs created, and how everyone can support more green infrastructure in their hometowns. What is Green Infrastructure? Green infrastructure uses plants, soils and natural processes to manage rainwater, pollution, air quality and more. It is the opposite of “gray infrastructure”, which uses pipes, treatment…