Life on Clusters and Climate

Coastal Karnataka in 60 Hours: Yana Caves, Gokarna, Murudeshwar and Jog Falls

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The bus pulled out of Pune at 8:00 PM on the 4th of September, thirty-two of us packed in with backpacks, pillows, and the particular restlessness that comes before a trip you’ve been looking forward to for weeks. Over the next two days we walked into a limestone cave hidden inside basalt hills, watched the sun drop into the Arabian Sea at Gokarna, stood under a 123-foot Shiva at Murudeshwar, crossed a mangrove boardwalk in Honnavar, and stared down four waterfalls falling in unison at Jog. This is that trip — where we went, when, and what I’d change if I did it again.

भीमाशंकर ते भोरगिरी — सँडल्स, जळवा आणि एक निवांत पावसाळी वेडेपणा

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

काही ट्रेक्स “फिटनेससाठी” केले जातात, काही “इन्स्टाग्रामसाठी” — आणि काही ट्रेक्स असे असतात, जे फक्त “आपण जरा मोकळा श्वास घ्यावा” म्हणून केले जातात. भीमाशंकर ते भोरगिरी हा ट्रेक तिसऱ्या प्रकारातला. आणि तो पावसाळ्यात करायचा असेल, तर तयारी नुसतीच शारीरिक नाही, तर मानसिकही लागते — कारण इथे सह्याद्री तुम्हाला हवं तसं भिजवतो, आणि तुम्ही “आपणच हे ट्रेक करायचं ठरवलं” यावर एकदा तरी स्वतःशी हसता.

A Walk Through Hokkaido Historical Village

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Overview

Hokkaido historical village exhibits different types of buildings of Hokkaido built in Meiji and early Showa period, during the initial era of its development. All these buildings are categorized in four sections namely - Fishing village, farm village, town and mountain village.

When the Sun-Moon duo turned into the Ring of Fire

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Following article is written by one of the participants of solar eclipse expedition - Sania Rahigude. She pours out her journey and experience of Solar Eclipse Expedition through this article.

Tengu's Walk on Fire: The Furubira Fire Festival

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Chetna Sharma, the author of this article, shares her experience of the Furubira Fire Festival.

Tengu’s Walk on Fire

Furubira is a place close to my heart. I have visited several times, and each visit is a new immersion into Japanese culture. Furubira is a small town in western Hokkaido, Japan. The simplicity of the people, humble landscapes, cleanliness, and purity of the atmosphere are truly satisfying.

Engaru Archaeological Centre: Tracing Hokkaido's Ancient Cultures

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

“A land with the ruins speaks the history.”

Ruins are traces of life, telling us about the people and their ways in the past. These remnants help us understand how ancient people lived. Hokkaido, which only became part of Japan in 1868, was long home to the Ainu and other unique cultures. While rice cultivation began on the Japanese mainland at the end of the Jomon period (14,000 BC – 300 BC), Hokkaido’s people relied on the island’s rich natural environment and influences from surrounding regions, developing their own distinctive cultures: Zoku-Jomon (Post-Jomon), Satsumon, Okhotsk, and Ainu.

Quirky Quakes - A tale of Earthquakes

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Life in Sapporo

I’ve been living in Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, for many years now. Hokkaido is known for its pristine forests, breathtaking natural beauty, dairy products, and fresh seafood. What I love the most are the mountains surrounding Sapporo—and the sea is just 15 km away. What more could one ask for? The combination of mountains and sea makes Sapporo a perfect place for hiking and camping.

Lake Toya and Volcanic Wonders of Hokkaido

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Japan is located at the junction of several tectonic plates, making it rich in volcanic mountains and calderas. With over 100 volcanic mountains—more than almost any other country—Japan is famous for its onsen (hot springs) and dramatic volcanic landscapes. While most people know that mountains form due to volcanic activity, fewer realize that lakes can also be born from volcanoes. These are called caldera lakes. One such gem in Hokkaido is Lake Toya (Toya-ko).

मी भारत बोलतोय…

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

१५ ऑगस्ट चा दिवस होता. बरेचजण स्वातंत्र्यदिन साजरा करण्यासाठी कॉलेजमध्ये एकत्र आले होते. कोणीतरी भारताच्या नकाशाची आउटलाइन फळ्यावर काढायचा चांगला प्रयत्न केला होता. थोड्याच वेळात कार्यक्रम सुरु झाला आणि एक तासात संपला सुद्धा. मग सुरु झाली, ती दरवर्षीची गाणी. ” जहां डाल डाल पार सोने कि, चिडिया करती हे बसेरा l वो भारत देश हे मेरा, वो भारत देश हे मेरा… ll ”