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Ecology, Research & Storytelling

Posted on April 30, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

Dancing to a New Tune: A Bharatanatyam Dancer Learns Mohiniyattam

This World Dance Day, I share my experience learning a new dance form - Mohiniyattam - during this current lockdown, and how my prior training as a Bharatanatyam dancer is both a blessing and a curse in the process! Enjoy!

Posted on April 26, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

A Journey Through India’s Forests

A look at some of India's beautiful forests and the threats that they face

Posted on April 19, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

From Coast to Crest: A Photostory Journey of Kannur, Kerala

Join me on a photostory of my trip to Kannur, a coastal city in Kerala. My journey commences on the coast and takes the reader to the crest of the Western Ghats...hop on board!

Posted on April 12, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621 · 1 Comment

Need a New Workout? Try Bharatanatyam!

Stay fit during this lockdown and learn a new dance style with Bharatanatyam for beginners. This post walks you through the health benefits of Bharatanatyam and simple steps to stay in shape in the comfort of your house.

Posted on April 5, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621 · 2 Comments

Classical Dances of India

An introduction to the eight Indian classical dances...a slight deviation from the usual wildlife post, but I hope you enjoy it!

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

Staying Sane in the Time of Corona

Here are some ways to keep the self-isolation blues at bay! Somewhat lengthy, but lots of stuff in here for everyone (we are all in this together!)

Posted on March 4, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

World Wildlife Day 2020: Here’s to a More Sustainable Decade

This World Wildlife Day, we look forward towards a decade of sustaining biodiversity in all its forms on our beautiful Earth

Posted on February 2, 2020February 20, 2022 by tigergirl621

World Wetlands Day 2020: Why Wetlands Matter in our Changing World

This World Wetlands Day, read about the ecosystem services provided by wetlands and why we must conserve them in this changing world of ours.

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 by tigergirl621

2019: The Year of the Written Word

It has been quite a journey for me as a writer since the beginning of 2019. 2019 has truly been a year of growth as a writer and as a scientist. I joined the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bangalore, as a researcher in January 2019, and have found my…

Posted on December 21, 2019December 11, 2019 by tigergirl621

One Last Dance: The Fate of Manipur’s Dancing Deer

My article published in Current Conservation magazine in Nov 2019 on the fate of Manipur's sangai, the dancing deer. You'll find links to beautiful videos on this rare species at the end of the article as well...

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Meet Priya

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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