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Dussehra memories – Of drums, tigers and thrill

Back in my childhood, Durga Puja brought with it drumbeats and terror. I don’t know why we were so terrified of the drums, but we used to rush blindly in the opposite direction of the drums when we heard the beats.

Stepping into the wild

The jungle conjures up images of wildlife, nature, the thrill of sighting a big cat and the accompanying adventure. And yet, there is something beyond these – something sublime, almost spiritual as one steps into the wild. It has many lessons to teach if one has the patience or willingness to learn them, as Mayank discovers…