Addis Ababa is a magical place.

No…but scheduling is “fluid” across the region.

So good to be back in Addis Ababa - the “New Flower”.

David Byrne. @davidbyrneofficial.bsky.social #coachella (Watching the live performance from Hyderabad, India!)

Hey @allisondore.bsky.social and @tvsjondore.bsky.social, thanks for answering my message! Yes, I am a Canadian (former Dean at UAlberta) who has also lived/worked internationally for many years as a crops researcher. Looked up Grandpa Dore’s research - cool! A few campus pics from this week.

See the hornbill?

Full moon. #pinkmoon

What is the most appropriate metaphor for a leader who makes a mess - and then abandons the project - leaving others to clean up after him?

Flower biodiversity and beauty are top shelf - if all too predictable. Central India in the “summer season”.

Too much fun celebrating our ICRISAT 55th Foundation Day at our HQ in Hyderabad, India and with colleagues in Africa & across the globe.

Falgu River curse: The river would flow underground, appearing dry on the surface. This is why today, the Falgu often looks like a sandy riverbed with water beneath.

Gaya, on the banks of the Falgu, is one of the most sacred places for पिंड दान (pind daan)—ritual offerings for departed souls.

Bihar State agriculture has an aesthetic beauty.

I saw this fellow while on my evening bike ride here in central India. So curious - or blinded by my bike light. Audio is a million frogs and a bird-scaring propane cannon.

Mongoose pals hanging out in our back garden.

We have a centuries-old Hindu temple on our campus that draws lots of wildlife - including langurs.

Another fascinating jouney on the India Railways Corporation. Jhansi - New Delhi

The beautiful palace/fort at Orchha in Uttar Pradesh.

Beautiful sunset on the Deccan Plateau here in central India.

Sundown on the central #India Deccan Plateau.

Watching #india absolutely thrashing the English in the #t20 #worldcup semi-final. What dominance by the 🇮🇳 batters. #INDvsENG Questions will be asked about 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 opting to bowl. 253-7 #cricket

The Salar Jung Museum is a remarkable display on ONE man’s personal collection. #Hyderabad

Tortoise and son. Tortoise in foreground.

At the beautiful Charminar in Hyderabad - built in 1591 in gratitude for the city escaping the plague.

Happy Lunar New Year!

A privilege to return to #Agra after a few years - I can confirm that ONE of us hasn’t changed. #TajMahal

An amazing week for ICRISAT! A visit by the Government of Niger Minister of Agriculture, the @novonordisk.bsky.social Foundation, Government of Saskatchewan and a high-level recruitment process for our Accelerated Crop Improvement- Global Research Program. And our son came to visit! Fun times!

Great news! Thank you @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social for Canada’s show of support for Greenland-Canada solidarity. Sending best wishes from India for this important symbol of #Greenland - #Canada friendship. @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social

Snow moon over India tonight. #fullmoon

Great camaraderie amongst colleagues participating in the ICRISAT T20 Cricket Tournament. Happy to support the teams!

I attended a very impressive elementary school musical here in India - “Twice Upon A Time” - which featured a cheeky versions of several nursery rhymes. It was so well performed and choreographed - and included a children’s chorus singing a version of “Hurt” (Cash/Reznor) - interesting choice.