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FAREWELL HERCULES ONE

Watching Operation Safed Sagar brought back memories I had carried for decades. Please read the full article on my blog. https://naturewithnoel.wordpress.com/2026/08/14/farewell-hercules-one/ In 2018, I met my NDA 66 Course course mate Sqn Ldr Ajay Ahuja's wife, Alka, and his son Ankush. I tried to offer my condolences, but when I stood before them, words simply failed me. Ajay and I had shared some memorable moments during our service days. His martyrdom during Kargil brought those memories flooding back. This is my personal tribute to Hercules 1, to Alka and Ankush, and to every air warrior, soldier, sailor and military family who stood behind India during the Kargil conflict. Farewell, Hercules 1 from November Echo over and out. We shall always be in communication; in a language no one will understand. If today’s story made you pause and remember someone, pass that thought on. #OperationSafedSagar #AjayAhuja, #Hercules1 #KargilWar #IndianAirForce #IndianArmedForces #FaujiTales...
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CALADIUMS- ELLIS' GARDEN-13 AUGUST 2026

CALADIUMS have unique coloured and printed leaves. When the garden does not flower, they take their place and spread so much happiness that words cannot describe. Makes my Dil Khush. 
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VISIT TO A NEARBY LAKE

  VISIT TO A NEARBY LAKE   A nearby lake, a good friend, cameras, binoculars and the promise of birds. What more could one ask for a weekend morning?   This visit brought us a flamingo, spoonbills, owlets, a monitor lizard, a cooperative bee-eater, peacocks, an egret and, finally, a colony of fruit bats hanging peacefully from a banyan tree.   The birds we hoped to see may not all have appeared, but nature had plenty of surprises waiting for us.   And that is perhaps the best part of visiting the wild. You never quite know what is waiting around the next bend.   Which new bird shall we spot on our next visit?   I wonder!!!!!!   https://naturewithnoel.wordpress.com/2026/08/09/visit-to-a-nearby-lake/   JAI HIND © ® NOEL ELLIS   #NatureAndWildlife #BirdWatching #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #DemoiselleCranes #Flamingo #Spoonbills #SpottedOwlet #BeeEater #FruitBats #Peacocks #NatureDiary #Rajasth...
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THE GANG OF FOUR

Four kittens. One patient mother. One amused gardener. An ordinary monsoon morning turned into the most entertaining wildlife show right outside my doorstep. Sometimes, nature writes the best stories. Read the article and watch the imbedded you tube video https://naturewithnoel.wordpress.com/2026/07/28/the-gang-of-four/ #EllisGarden #GangOfFour #Kittens #CatsOfInstagram #StrayCats #MonsoonMagic #GardenLife #NatureLovers #WildlifeMoments #MorningWalk #IndianGardens #NaturePhotography #CatLovers #Storytelling #GardenDiaries #EverydayNature #SimplePleasures #NatureWithNoel #IWonder #JaiHind
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NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN A PARKING LOT

  A parking lot. A few number plates. Cars from every corner of India. That was all it took to remind me what national integration truly looks like. Inside the Officers' Institute, people from every state laughed together without rank or prejudice. Outside, the parked vehicles silently told the same story. Perhaps our Armed Forces have long practiced what the rest of the nation still strives to achieve. Read the full article here- https://naturewithnoel.wordpress.com/2026/07/25/national-integration-in-a-parking-lot/ JAI HIND
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Adeniums in Ellis' Garden 24 JULY 26.

  Adeniums in Ellis' Garden, 24 JULY 26. 💖Dil Khush💘
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RESULT OF FORGETFULNESS

A gardener never truly loses hope. Sometimes, a forgotten seed simply waits for the right season to remind you that nature has a memory far better than ours. This is the story of how a forgotten Aparajita seedpod, tucked away in a nursery bag and lost to memory, returned unexpectedly to bring back an old friend. Perhaps our gardens are always hiding little miracles, waiting to be discovered. Read "Result of Forgetfulness." https://naturewithnoel.wordpress.com/2026/07/22/result-of-forgetfulness/
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A MORNING FULL OF SURPRISES

When you enter the garden, be ready for surprises. It may be a plant which remained hidden, a flower which you had kept to rest, a vine which had almost died but revived and many others. If you want to enjoy the story please enjoy it on my blog. The link is given as under https://naturewithnoel.wordpress.com/2026/07/19/a-morning-full-of-garden-surprises/ #EllisGarden #Gardening #GardenDiary #NatureLovers #SpiderLily #TouchMeNot #MimosaPudica #WaterLily #ClimbingRose #GardenLife #PlantLovers #MorningInTheGarden #NatureJournal #GreenLiving #GardenerLife
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Ellis' Water lily Garden-16 JULY 26

 DIL KHUSH
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INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE

  Dear Friends,  "Have you ever wondered why driving abroad feels easier than driving in your own city? Here's my tongue-in-cheek proposal for an 'International Driving License'. Read on and tell me if you agree...  https://naturewithnoel.wordpress.com/2026/07/15/international-driving-license/    Enjoy the satire and humor in my style Leave a comment on the blog if you smiled and laughed and enjoyed a similar experience.
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TORI KI STORY

  Enjoy this little story of a Tori from the garden. Please do comment on the WordPress Blog if you enjoy it. Here is the link- https://naturewithnoel.wordpress.com/2026/07/13/tori-ki-story-2/ regards
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A SUNDAY GIFT FROM THE MONSOON

  Last evening it rained heavily again in the Sun City, making it two days in a row. I am sure the farmers would have tilled the land by now. It is time to sow their crop. Rain is the mainstay in the deserts for any crop. Hope the Rain God showers his blessings through this rainy season upon them.   Rain meant another no watering day. This no watering business could extend for another few days if the weather remains overcast and cloudy. Chances are, that we shall receive some more today.   This gave me some more time for preparation of pots for the new arrivals. The seller has confirmed the dispatch of the plants. In a couple of days, I would have a lot of work in the garden at my hands. Mentally, I have already planned how I shall go about planting these darlings. Physically, all the ingredients are ready. It is the wait that is killing.   The rains are an indication to the rain lilies as their name suggests to get into blooming mode. As I walked out o...
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