The rights of forest dwelling communities have long been disputed and discussed by the conservation community in India. Here's my take on this nuanced issue on World Wildlife Day 2021...
To Whom Do Our Forests Belong?
A Must-Watch Nature Film Festival!
Journey into the wild heart of our planet with this virtual film festival...without even leaving your room!
The Revival of the Hargila
Learn how one determined woman and her army saved Assam's most maligned wetland bird - the hargila
Scavengers of the High Hills
The first Saturday of September is celebrated as International Vulture Awareness Day. Vultures are some of the most regal, efficient birds of prey to soar the skies. They play a critical role in the environment, filling the niche of scavengers. However, they are in desperate need of a PR makeover, as are most scavengers on this planet. Today, let us explore why we need our scavengers, and why they are so maligned despite their many services...
Gaj Yatra: A Voice for Elephants in 2020
What is it like, living a life in chains? The elephant is India's most revered animal and yet many elephants spend their lives in captivity. This piece is written from the perspective of a captive elephant who has been pushed too far...
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!
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
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…
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.
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!
On Life and Wildlife 