International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
What IBCA is—and why it matters The International Big Cat Alliance is a treaty-based inter-governmental organization focused on the conservation of seven “big cats”: tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, […]
Riverine island formations in large braided systems; and a national park between two rivers (north vs. south banks)
Braided rivers are restless by design: multiple shifting channels split and rejoin around sandy bars, constantly building and eroding the floodplain. Where bars stabilize—often with a little help from vegetation—riverine […]
Gaza Strip & Sinai gateway
Where is the Gaza–Sinai gateway? Gaza’s setting: A sliver on the southeastern Mediterranean, wedged between Israel (north & east) and Egypt’s Sinai (southwest). It spans ~365 km² (≈ 140 sq […]
Atmospheric Optics – Iridescent Clouds
Iridescent clouds, also known as irisation, occur when thin parts of clouds display soft pastel colors. This phenomenon is caused by diffraction and interference of sunlight or moonlight by tiny, […]
Asiatic Lion conservation: Gir distribution, Project Lion, coexistence with Maldharis, and big-cat alliances
Geography & ecology of the “Greater Gir” landscape The Asiatic lion’s only wild population lives in Gujarat’s Saurashtra, across a connected “Greater Gir” mosaic—core protected areas (Gir National Park & […]
Satavahana period archaeology and material culture – terracotta, beads, and sculptures
Historical Context & Archaeological Sources The Satavahana dynasty (circa 1st century BCE–3rd century CE) flourished across the Deccan region, backed by vibrant urban centres and Buddhist patronage. Prominent archaeological sites such as Kondapur, Kotilingala, […]
