Arefa Tehsin's Blog, page 18
March 31, 2015
Outlook: Growl Through a Whodunnit
OUTLOOK reviews Do Tigers Drink Blood & 13 Other Mysteries of Nature Filed under: nature, wildlife, writing, environment, animals, indian forests Tagged: Do Tigers Drink Blood & 13 Other Mysteries of Nature, Indian animals, Mysteries, wildlife
March 24, 2015
The Hindu: Up in Arms
March 12, 2015 Up in arms AREFA TEHSIN Neocapritermes taracua termites: Double up as suicide bombers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Turkey Vulture: Guess its defense Mechanism. Photo: Wikimedia Commons In this concluding part, we see how the creatures have some really cool techniques to ward off trouble. Shield of poop. Blood squirting eyes. Anal attack. […]
March 16, 2015
Outlook: A Liar’s Journey
Outlook’s special Empower edition: A Liar’s Journey (on my journey as a writer) Filed under: Uncategorized
March 13, 2015
The Hindu: In the fine company of flying frog
Travelogue in The Hindu: In the Fine Company of Flying Frog The interesting clicks by Adityavikram More CHENNAI, March 6, 2015 Updated: March 6, 2015 19:42 IST In the fine company of flying frog HERE A CROAK, THERE A CROAK In the forest with frogs for company Photos: Adityavikram More HERE A CROAK, […]
March 12, 2015
My Interview & Books’ Reviews in Sakal Times
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March 2, 2015
Deccan Herald: Mountains Beckon
My Travelogue in Deccan Herald. The breathtaking snaps by Adityavikram More Monday 02 March 2015 News updated at 8:12 PM IST MOUNTAINS BECKON BY AREFA TEHSIN, March 1, 2015, DHNS Himalayan trail Serene confines (From top) Beautiful colours of Pangong Tso; playful marmots; a tranquil morning at the lake. Photos by ADITYAVIKRAM MORE “The cure for […]
February 20, 2015
The Hindu: Self Appointed Sentries
Column in The Hindu: Self-appointed sentries TODAY’S PAPER » FEATURES » YOUNG WORLD February 20, 2015 Self-appointed sentries BY AREFA TEHSIN Just as we have armies and weapons to guard us, small animals have their own protective mechanism to ensure their safety. You can’t afford to be casual when your life is at stake. We […]
February 13, 2015
YIB Reviews Do Tigers Drink Blood
India is a land of abundant flora and fauna, some well known, such as the tiger and others relatively unheard of such as the caracal, a handsome looking animal; another of the cat species. In this book one gets to have a closer look at the line-up of thirteen different fascinating species of animalia. The […]
February 11, 2015
Talk at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
Mumbai friends, especially the ones with tiny tots, it’ll be nice to have you at my talk at KALA GHODA ARTS FESTIVAL (Please note that this is my publisher’s invite. Mine would have had the snap of a ferocious tiger instead of me!) Date: 15th of Feb (Sunday) Time: 4PM At: Kitabkhana, Fort. Who are […]
January 19, 2015
Of the Owl and the Koel (Review: Do Tigers Drink Blood)
OF THE OWL AND THE KOEL By MEHRU JAFFER Stories for children The many books about bees and birds written by Raza and Arefa Tehsin, a father-daughter duo are a must for all children destined to spend the rest of their lives away from the mysteries of nature. For to read the Tehsins is to discover […]
