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Author: tigergirl621

Wetland Ecologist | Wildlife Enthusiast | Landscape Ecologist | Geologist | Dancer | Writer I hope my website gives you a greater insight into my research, my hobbies, and the natural landscapes of India!

Posted on August 8, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621 · 2 Comments

A Love for Handlooms

Yesterday, August 7th, was National Handloom Day, a day meant to celebrate India's rich weaving tradition. Here, I talk about my love for the sari and take you on a journey of some of India's most vibrant sarees from its many states!

Posted on July 14, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

Waking Up to the Rot

Why are vultures so critical to our ecosystems and public health? And what happened to India's resident vulture population? Based on my B.Sc. thesis work, here is a post on India's wild public health servants - vultures!

Posted on June 17, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

Practicing Proper Land Management for a Healthier Future

Today, 17th June 2020, is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Let's take a look at what desertification really means and why we need better land management if we are to ensure a healthier future

Posted on June 11, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621 · 2 Comments

The Bandit Queen (Rivers of India Series Pt. 2)

River of bandits, haunt of dacoit queens, she is fearless and wicked in her glory...meet the Chambal, the second star in the Rivers of India Series

Posted on June 5, 2020May 13, 2021 by tigergirl621 · 2 Comments

Youth for Nature Magazine – World Environment Day 2020

This year, on World Environment Day, I decided to reach out to the next generation of environmentalists - the children of today. As a dance teacher, older sister, and aunt, I have met many children in my life, and their opinions on our planet and its future never cease to impress me. So, here's something…

Posted on May 31, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621 · 2 Comments

A Goddess on Earth (Rivers of India Series Pt. 1)

She flows, tempestuous and carefree, out of the womb of the Shivaliks and into the floodplains that feed millions of hungry mouths.

Posted on May 22, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

India’s Wild Side: A Journey Across a Biodiverse Subcontinent

May 22, 2020 - International Day for Biological Diversity. Let's celebrate today with a walk through some of India's bountiful ecosystems and discuss what we stand to lose if we continue to dismiss the importance of nature.

Posted on May 21, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

The Joys and Frustrations of Being a Big Sister

On my babies' 15th birthday, a trip down memory lane and reflections on being a big sister to a brood of 10 boisterous youngsters...

Posted on May 10, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

Taking Life One Day at a Time: Fighting Anxiety and the Quest for Productivity During the Lockdown

My attempt to talk about what I do during the lockdown, and why I do it. By no means is this a guide to what you should do. This is my attempt to discuss my ways of dealing with anxiety and stress during this pandemic.

Posted on May 3, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

Sowing the Seeds for an Empowered Future: Navdanya

A description of an experience that shaped me as an ecologist and environmentalist - a day at Navdanya!

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Priya Ranganathan is a wetland ecologist and geologist with a passion for writing. Her work is primarily focused on the wetland and riverine systems in the Western Ghats of India.

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