Category Archives: Environment Matters

Frogs in Indian Folklore

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Rati Mehrotra

I’ve been thinking about frogs lately. Why, you may ask? I just finished writing a short story that features a frog as an important character, and I did a bit of research into frog symbolism. I found some truly interesting … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching and Puffin Love in Newfoundland

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

I just returned from a week-long trip to Newfoundland. My favorite province! You know what that means, right? I am going to inflict you with pictures. But first, a bit of news. While there, I found out that my story … Continue reading →

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Temples, trees and turmeric: Notes from Delhi

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Rati Mehrotra

I’m in Delhi, which is having its coldest December days in eleven years. Lots of fog and smog. On the streets, at dusk, small fires cast a bit of light and warmth and a lot of smoke. Folks burn whatever they can … Continue reading →

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Starry and stormy nights at CAO

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Rati Mehrotra

Just spent a fantastic weekend at CAO, the Carr Astronomical Observatory two hours north of Toronto, near Thornbury, Ontario. Any RASC member can avail of the wonderful dark sky facilities at CAO, but every July CAO holds its annual Star-B-Q, … Continue reading →

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There are trees standing in the water

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Rati Mehrotra

There are definite advantages to living in the urban jungle that is Toronto. For one thing, 13% of the city is park area. (Another is the city’s lovely name, but I’ll come to that later.) You find pockets of calm … Continue reading →

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Trees of Delhi

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Rati Mehrotra

One of the things I enjoy about being in Delhi in January – apart from comparing the daily temperature with Toronto or St John’s, haha – is walking in the parks and seeing my favorite trees. Some trees have been around five … Continue reading →

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Moose, trains and icebergs: Traveling in Newfoundland

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Rati Mehrotra

Some are born car-less, some achieve car-lessness and some have car-lessness thrust upon them. I am a proud combo of all three. I don’t drive (Canada is the first country I’ve ever felt the need to). I’ll take buses, walk, … Continue reading →

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Earth Day comes round again

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Rati Mehrotra

Today is Mom’s birthday. Really. She’s 43 today. Well, actually closer to 4.5 billion, but who’s counting? What a pretty doodle Google has come up with today to celebrate! You can click on it and it will show the rising and … Continue reading →

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