NATURE

When we get close to nature, nature embraces us. It guides us through difficult times and shows hope for good times. Birds, Animals, Trees, Sky, Clouds, Stars, Sun, Moon, Planets and everything around us Rivers, Canals, Ponds, Rain slowly start to become a part of us and we realise that we are not separated from nature, however we may think we are. This section contains posts & photos about nature, bringing you one step closer to nature.

Monsoon in Surat – July 2020

June 2020 – Even though Monsoon arrived during the second week of June, there was not much presence during the month of June. Sky was cloudy and it seemed that it may rain anytime. However apart from some pouring for few minutes, there was no full-fledged entry of Monsoon. July 2020 – By the second … Continue reading Monsoon in Surat – July 2020 →

What a single migration by Elephants can teach you about life

A journey of a year, repeated until eternity. Elephants in central and east Africa take a migration from their homelands to islands in the east during the summer. To save themselves from the scorching heat and find water they travel hundreds of miles over weeks to reach a place for stay during the difficult times. … Continue reading What a single migration by Elephants can teach you about life →

POLLUTION

AWARENESS

Snake Catcher | Snake Rescue in Surat

Today early morning cleaning staff was going about the errand in the society as usual, when they spotted a snake in the compound. They called in the Supervisor and informed the community via online message to avoid going towards the compound corner. They started making noise when I went to see. Snake had made it’s … Continue reading Snake Catcher | Snake Rescue in Surat →

Surat gets rolling with E-bus prototype launched

Highlights Surat City has well established Public transport system under City Bus link as well as BRTS. BRTS is well managed corridor with separate lanes for buses running with GPS controlled system. Citizens can check live tracking of buses on Sitilink app as well as on Google Maps. To add color to the existing bus … Continue reading Surat gets rolling with E-bus prototype launched →

Nat Geo Show : The Next Frontier – Smart Cities India

Nat Geo Show on Smart Cities in India has been very well documented. It features the development with respect to Smart Cities mission in cities like Surat, Vishakapatnam, Pune and Varanasi. Each city is leading it’s change in particular aspect as necessary in the city. As these cities set the benchmark for development, implementation and … Continue reading Nat Geo Show : The Next Frontier – Smart Cities India →

Things you must do in heavy monsoon and flood-like situation

Look before you leave on Maps Do not panic if you find any route blocked or in water Try to avoid street roads or shortcut roads. Take main roads and known roads. Don’t go out unless necessary Keep yourself updated with the situation by local newspaper, local news channels and your contacts in the city … Continue reading Things you must do in heavy monsoon and flood-like situation →

Gir 2020 : Increase in Lion population in Gir, India

The population of lion in Gir, India increases by 27.74% to 674 in 2020 from 523 in 2015. Gir National Park located in Gujarat, India is home to Asiatic lion and home natural habitat of lions in India. The forest area is spread across 30000 km2 in 2020 from previously recorded 22000 km2 in 2015. … Continue reading Gir 2020 : Increase in Lion population in Gir, India →