Khaya senegalensis – Tree Talk
A tree native to Africa, its common names include African mahogany, Dry zone mahogany, Gambia mahogany, Khaya wood, and Senegal mahogany. It is an evergreen or semi-deciduous tree. It grows…
War artists
On hearing the word "war," we immediately picture two opposite sides clashing with each other, bloodshed, flying aircraft, and missiles penetrating the thick, deep air with the tint of blood…
Bumblebee
Bumblebees, also known as "humble bees", are any of the 250 species of bees that belong to the Bombus genus. They are commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere, but some…
Terminalia bellirica – K’sirs Tree Talk
Terminalia bellirica is a large deciduous tree which is additionally referred to as baheda, bahera, behada, beleric, bastard myrobalan and Bibhitaki. It is commonly found in plains and lower hills…
Finding Our Way Home
Is there a place where we’ll belong or will we always be on the move? )Homo sapiens have been on the move from almost their beginnings. Disregarding the extremely inhospitable…
Sustainability at K’sirs
A presentation by Shivani A C, Mathimalar Manisundar & Nithila Rajasekar at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore
Red-vented Bulbul
The Red-vented Bulbul, செங்குதக் கொண்டைக்குருவி also known as Pycnonotus cafer, is a medium-sized passerine songbird. They can be easily recognized by their short crests, which give their heads a squarish…
Artocarpus altilis – K’sirs Tree Talk
"Hey! Look at those tiny jackfruits!" "No, they are not jackfruits. They are breadfruits." "Are you sure? They definitely look like jackfruits." "Yes, I am!" Having heard this conversation for…
Body images
Eating disorders, body image issues, and low self-esteem problems are not uncommon in the society we live in today. With celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner setting unrealistically…
The Mystical Owls of K’sirs ft. a Barn Owl Visitor
Owls have made frequent appearances at K’sirs. I recall my first encounter with an owl — or rather, two young Indian Eagle Owls — back in 2018. The two owlets…
