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Endolithic Lithophytes: Life Within the Stone

Endolithic lithophytes, also known as rock-inhabiting plants, are a unique group of organisms that have adapted to thrive within the cracks and crevices of rocks and stones. These resilient plants have evolved remarkable physiological and morphological adaptations to survive in harsh and seemingly inhospitable environments. This essay delves into the characteristics, ecological significance,…

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July 5, 2015. Cymour Sunday Ride to Khadaki. Distance:16 kms

Almost empty roads and wide flyovers. Gullies with nice old houses and trees. Some known faces and a leisurely pace. Nice. Short rides can be uneventful. But as I write this, I am reminded of a super short ride one hot summer night in Ahmedabad when having run out of drinking water and tossing and turning in bed for hours, I decided to venture out at 3 am in the morning to fill a few bottles from my college’s water cooler and got chased by three dogs. My already dry throat became even more dry and my heart almost jumped to it’s death.

So I shall rephrase- Pleasant rides make for rather dull blogposts.