Frozen Light

never ceases to amaze! Thank you for this coverage.

It feels very special to feature in the latest edition of , the journal of National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT). To be able to share my journey of more than 12 years while balancing my work with my passion, gives an immense sense of satisfaction. Do read my article to find out how the apparently disjunct worlds of and have become organically linked in my life. My heartfelt thanks to family, friends, the IRS fraternity and .official for the unwavering support and encouragement. My sincere gratitude to all naturalists, forest department officials, drivers, staff and locals who made this journey possible. .of.irs

Humbled and grateful to be awarded for my contribution to and by Union FM Smt.  ji and by Minister of State for Finance Sh.  ji at 165th Income Tax Day Celebrations. Thank you to my very own Department .official for this honour and encouragement. I thank my family, my seniors, colleagues, guides, naturalists, forest department officials, drivers, staff and locals for being part of this journey. I will continue being associated with all of you to discover and spread awareness about the sheer wonder that is India's .

Skimming, my first nature!

Here, an Indian skimmer was caught doing what it does best: skimming on the river surface. These incredible and unique birds are endangered and need our attention for their continued survival.

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Grey-fronted green pigeon (Treron affinis) is found in the Western Ghats of India and has striking colours on its pallette. It belongs to the 'pompadour green pigeon complex' and is largely a frugivore and granivore. Here, while a huge flock of hornbills was feeding high up on the fruiting tree, this individual decided to crash the party!

Bird # 71

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Holi on my mind!

The Oriental dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) is a gem of a bird and it is not surprising to see why! This tiny riot of colours is best seen during monsoons near streams with mud banks where it often nests. Here, this parent kept fetching assorted snacks for it's young one.

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Taking off!

The little cormorant (Microcarbo niger) is a common water bird, found near wetlands. This is one of the few birds which can be seen spreading its wings after a dive. If you have seen a blackish bird drying it's wings like this, it's almost surely a cormorant! Here, while on a boat ride, this bird first walked on water and then took off!

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Humbled to feature in an interview by today on World Wildlife Day. India is blessed with incredible biodiversity. Let's resolve to be aware of our and to help conserve it.
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