Photo of the week

Most people fear snakes. Romulus Whitaker chose to study them. From Chennai, his work grew into a public shift in how snakes are seen across India.

Left at a Nagpur shelter as a newborn, Falgun grew up oceans away with one unanswered question. Four decades later, his return to India led to a reunion that stitched his story back together.

Birdev grew up following grazing routes and daily responsibilities in rural Maharashtra. Years later, that same discipline carried him into the IPS. This story traces the long, patient journey between the two.

Captured at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, a fleeting wildlife moment has taken Baiju Patil to the top of global photography. This is the story of patience, time, and a photograph that made history.