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The Sunday Times: The Vital Role of Colombo Zoo

Preserving wonder: The vital role of Colombo Zoo in conservation, children’s lives and urban ecology By Arefa Tehsin It was a sweltering afternoon. We were surrounded by the chatter of excited children, each clutching an ice cream cone as they marvelled at the baby orangutang, lion cubs, and a baby sloth bear. The zoo’s vitality... Continue Reading →

UT: Mewar’s Own ‘Bapu: A Pioneer’s Story

Mewar’s Own Bapu—A Pioneer’s Story  Reflecting on a Life of Service By Arefa Tehsin In the early 20th century, as the Indian subcontinent simmered with nationalist fervour and a yearning for social reform, a profoundly influential figure emerged in Udaipur-Mewar—Taffazul Hussain Tehsin. Born in 1907 in the starkly beautiful “City of Lakes” of a desert... Continue Reading →

Hindustan Times: Shunyata – the influence of Buddhism on life in Sri Lanka

  Shunyata: the influence of Buddhism on life in Sri Lanka ByArefa Tehsin During catastrophes like the tsunami and the economic crisis, the people of Sri Lanka went out of their way to help those who were worst hit. A meditation on how Buddhism has influenced life in Sri Lanka for more than two millennia... Continue Reading →

The Witch in the Peepul Tree Shortlisted for Asian Prize for Fiction

‘The Witch in the Peepul Tree’ has been shortlisted for The Asian Prize for Fiction. “Following an extensive process spanning seven months, 13 group discussions were conducted by 5 book clubs from Africa, Asia, and Europe. This global participation resulted in the identification of six books for the shortlist. The discussions were guided by evaluation... Continue Reading →

Book Signings in Delhi

Book Signings in Delhi on the 25th and 26th of June 2024 Also, at Kunzum books GK 2.  M Block Market Greater Kailash II, New Delhi 26th June 3 PM

Bookaroo – First Time in Sri Lanka!

The first children’s literature festival of Sri Lanka! The amazing Bernadine Anderson of LPF Academy and Adityavikram More collaboratively bring Bookaroo, the beloved and cherished children’s literature festival of Asia, to Sri Lanka for the first time! Please do join with the children on 10th and 11th May at BMICH! My sessions are as under:... Continue Reading →

The Indian Express: When we kill a leopard – The need for Co-existence

Monday, Apr 29, 2024 JOURNALISM OF COURAGE When villagers kill a leopard: The need for co-existence Practical and easy measures can be taken by the forest authorities to ease this conflict Written by Raza H Tehsin, Arefa TehsinApril 24, 2024 13:48 IST There is much to learn from a leopard. To tread silently and merge... Continue Reading →

Conde Nast Traveller: On the Islands of Adam’s Bridge, Millions of Birds Find a Home

Conde Nast Traveller: On the Islands of Adam’s Bridge, Millions of Birds Find a Home Snaps by Adityavikram More DESTINATIONS On the islands of Ram Setu, millions of birds find a home The Dancing Islands between India and Sri Lanka are a transient home for 15 million migratory birds BY AREFA TEHSIN 3 April 2024 On... Continue Reading →

Conde Nast Traveller: On the Islands of Ram Setu, Millions of Birds Find a Home

Conde Nast Traveller: On the Islands of Ram Setu, Millions of Birds Find a Home Snaps by Adityavikram More DESTINATIONS On the islands of Ram Setu, millions of birds find a home The Dancing Islands between India and Sri Lanka are a transient home for 15 million migratory birds BY AREFA TEHSIN 3 April 2024 On... Continue Reading →

Sessions at Jaipur Literature Festival 2024

2nd Feb 2024: Baithak – Of Big Cats and Tigers 1pm to 1.50pm “The magnificent big cats of the jungle, such as the great Bengal Tiger, have inspired writers of both fiction and nonfiction for generations. News anchor and environment reporter Gargi Rawat’s recent book, ‘Tiger Season,’ is a fictional account of an environmental journalist’s... Continue Reading →