There is a certain irony to World Elephant Day celebrations

In the last 14 years, it has mostly helped state governments, institutions, non-profits, and support groups achieve their PR goals. Meanwhile, the fate of wild and captive elephants remains tangled in a web of complexities and unpredictability

The article was published in Down to Earth

Coexistence with tigers: Beyond the slogan

As human-wildlife interactions rise, co-existence must be a shared and negotiated process, a new study emphasises

The article was published in the Deccan Herald

As wildlife tourism faces growing local opposition, it’s important to review what guides the safari gaze, how it is perceived, and who it supports

The safari gaze commodifies wildlife as non-human labour, fueling capital and power for the state, institutions, and individuals

The article was published in Down to Earth

The Dubare Elephant Camp tragedy exposes a deeper crisis

This avoidable incident in Karnataka points to complex issues that require further analysis and action

The article was published in The Down to Earth

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/the-dubare-elephant-camp-tragedy-exposes-a-deeper-crisis

The trees we forget: What a city loses when the canopy disappears

Bengaluru’s trees are more than shade; they are memory, identity, and resistance. Their loss leaves the city harsher and emptier.

The article was published in Citizen Matters

Conservation must protect its most proactive stakeholder, tribals

Currently, tribals facing intense human-wildlife conflicts are protesting unscientific development projects across India. Conservation strategies must support and include these actors responsible for long-term solutions.

The article was published in Down to Earth

The cost of a quick fix

How will females be identified for vaccination? Will age be considered, or will only permanent residents be considered on certain coffee estates? Will sterilised females be radio-collared?

The article was published in the Deccan Herald

The Maharashtra leopard controversy raises concerns about the future of conservation in India

The ongoing human-leopard crisis highlights two issues: long-term reliance on quick fixes and the rise of rescue centres

The article was published in Down to Earth

The mythical fortress & tribal realities

The article was published in the South First

A failed strategy stuck on repeat

The op-ed was published in The Deccan Herald

The escalating human-elephant interactions in Karnataka have become a significant concern. It’s now even more crucial to question the effectiveness of our persistent actions and reevaluate our conflict mitigation practices and solutions to this crisis.