Tucked away in coastal West Bengal, the riverine port of Haldia lies on the confluence of rivers Haldi and Hooghly. Strong winds blow ceaselessly from the Bay of Bengal. On one windy day, as I walked ...

Bonsai gardens offer peace and creativity. You can grow tiny trees in pots, shaping them like forests. Native Indian trees are perfect for this. Peepal, Banyan, and Imli are ideal choices. Use a ...

The Asian art of Bonsai offers an alternative to the scarcity of winter. Dwarf Yaupon Holly in the Chinese penjing style, which seeks to shape trees of unusual character to aesthetic principles. This ...