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Khaniyo / Khanim : Drooping Fig (Ficus semicordata)

On June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 By shankar19In Bird, Flower, Nature, PhotographyLeave a comment

Khaniyo (also known called as khanyu or khanaayo) is the local Nepali name for Ficus semicordata, a medium-sized tree commonly known as Drooping Fig. This edible fig tree belongs to the Moraceae family (Mulberry family) and is native to the Himalayas and South Asia.

Wednesday Wisdom

On June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 By shankar19In Nature, Photography2 Comments

“We are all broken, that’s how the light gets in.” — Ernest Hemingway

Drop of Water

On June 21, 2026 By shankar19In UncategorizedLeave a comment

” When the well is dry, we know the worth of water ” – Benjamin FranklinDrop of Water

Soulful Saturday

On June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 By shankar19In Flower, macro, Nature, PhotographyLeave a comment

"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” - Oscar wilde

Niuro: Nutritious wild vegetable of Tropics

On June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 By shankar19In Flower, macro, Nature, PhotographyLeave a comment

Niuro represents Nepal's rich wild edible biodiversity and traditional food culture. As ongoing research moves toward commercial production success, this nutritional wonder could become an important crop for Nepal.

Thoughtful Thursday

On June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 By shankar19In Insect, macro, Nature, Photography2 Comments

"Each time we think we can't handle the difficulties of life throws at us, we find a bit more strength within ourselves, proving that we are capable of overcoming more than we imagine"

Wednesday Wisdom: Bee positive, Hustle Harder

On June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 By shankar19In Insect, macro, PhotographyLeave a comment

Honey Bee carrying pollen from one plant to another

Katus (Castanopsis hystrix): Indigenous Chestnut Tree of Nepal

On June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 By shankar19In Nature, PhotographyLeave a comment

Katus is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 m tall. It belongs to the Fagaceae family, which includes oaks and chestnuts.

Bhakimlo: Native fruit with health benefits

On June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 By shankar19In Nature, PhotographyLeave a comment

Bhakimlo is more than just a wild fruit of hills. It is a centuries-old medicinal powerhouse that continues to support indigenous communities.

Angeri (Osbeckia nepalensis): Wonderful wild fruit of Himalayas

On June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 By shankar19In Flower, macro, Nature, PhotographyLeave a comment

It is a medicinal shrub gaining scientific recognition for its traditional antidiabetic properties. It has other names across Asian continent

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