Musings
Stories, parenting, travel and beyond
Kleptoparasites – 5 animals that surprise you
If the first post in my ididnotknow series that talks about the venus fly trap plant's intelligence to detect live prey was not surprising enough. This post about kleptoparasites is sure going to. Kleptoparasites are animals that habitually steal their food from other...
Tuatara – A 200 million-year-old reptile
My previous ididnotknow post talked about how a potential movement can stall the world economy. In contrast, this sixth post in my ididnotknow series, a 200 million-year-old reptile, has trouble because it decided to stay put. Not evolving with your surroundings may...
Rubber – World economy and a fungus
The fifth post in my ididnotknow series, how about a 'doomsday is around the corner' kind of story? It is about a legacy that still haunts us. Legacy issues get created when unrelated events get interlinked. The post may spark interest in reading about Henry...
Antonov – Large plane
The fourth post in my ididnotknow series is about an airplane which broke all record in heavy lifting and remains unchallenged for decades. Even though it did not fulfill the original purpose it was built for three decades ago, the airplane and the company...
Death Valley – Unique car testing
This third post in my ididnotknow series is about an unlikely use of a harsh environment by a multi-billion dollar industry. It is surprising to read how this has been a regular practice for years. This post will give you a subtle message to think out of the box...
APOPO – Pouched Rat
This week's post and second in my ididnotknow series is an exciting story around how to solve crises by innovatively using a locally available resource. You will be surprised to know the amount of money and impact this indigenous approach has made....
Venus Flytrap
Well, now that I am a regular to LinkedIn for various reasons. I felt there is this bit of fun element missing in my feed. Maybe my network is to be blamed for it 😊. So a little social experiment to see if there is an audience here for some fun moments. I am going to...
How and when did frogs start to hop?
“Now this story cannot go on like this, we have to stop and give it an end,” said the elderly frog in their weekly council meeting. All the wise and knowledgeable members of the frog council gathered around a small fire they had set up to keep them warm for the night....
The Phoenix Family
Share my experience as a single parent so far in a bid to help fellow single parents or bring a smile in them at the least.
The Phoenix Family
