Kiy Mangpo Duk: Dog-Wildlife Conflict in Ladakh
On the rare occasion I’m out alone at night, the cobblestone alley I walk down […]
Khimsa: Waste Management in Ladakh
In January 2014, I discovered one of my lasting roles as a foreigner in India […]
Shan: Ghost of the Outdoor Classroom
It was a typical Friday morning in the Snow Leopard Conservancy-India Trust (SLC-IT) office. Most […]
Juley, in Every Way: Learning in Ladakh
Ju-le – the all-purpose word: a salutation, hello, goodbye, good morning, good night, please, thank […]
Lessons in Chulichan on Consumption: Part 1
As you travel out of Leh town, the first things you start to recognize are […]
Moderating May: Buddhism and the Environment in Ladakh
A two day conference, titled ‘Buddhism and the Environment in Ladakh,’ took place on 9th-10th […]
Finding February: Poetries and Homes
I called over to S [name changed], “Are you looking at this Rochelle D’Silva book? […]
Discerning December, Part II: The Ethics of Engagement
From my previous post, we were left with concerns and implications from questions raised in […]
Navigating November: Personal Poetics of the Present
When I arrived to Leh, apart from the starkness to the beauty and verticality of […]
Organizing October: Lessons in Nubra Valley on Impermanence
Sometimes you have immediate and ready access to whatever you need — fresh fruits and […]