Writer -- Food & Environmental Conservation @OxfordFoodSymp 2020 @earthjournalism #Biodiversity Grant 2022 #RukhmabaiFellow 2022, @risj_oxford OCJN '24
Bangalore, India
Joined May 2014
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I wrote about the practice of #soppinabetta - collection of forest resources to bolster areca nut cultivation, and how betta lands are in urgent need of conservation for @MongabayIndia . Learn more.
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For @mongabayindia, I examine gender-responsive agricultural policies and practices that help reduce climate impacts. Do these “win-win” solutions work in the field? Experts weigh in. @IFPRI @homgartaula1 @irri @prapti_barooah @MuznaAlvi @CIMMYT @pixley_k
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I visited plant biologist, Dr P.V.Shivaprasad, winner of the Tata Transformation Prize 2025, at his lab in the @NCBS_Bangalore. His research uses small RNA modification and epigenetic regulation to develop 'climate-smart' rice. Learn more. @MongabayIndia india.mongabay.com/2026/01/p…
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My latest article for @MongabayIndia examines the findings of a research study published earlier this year that dives into the complexities of farmer cropping decisions. Please read the full story to know more.
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For the past few months, I have been working with Shivani Unakar, @EdibleIssues & Team #WildHarvestIndia to bring #mahua-centric narratives to the fore. #MahuaMatters project has been an incredible learning experience for me, giving me the opportunity to unearth its many facets.
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My articles examine #mahua's role in the ecosystem, how indigenous communities interact with the tree, and how climate change is reshaping these relationships. Please subscribe to #MahuaMatters on #Substack to learn more. substack.com/@mahuamatters
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For @MongabayIndia, I wrote about a new global dataset by @WorldResources, @GoogleDeepMind & @TSC_news mapping reasons for forest loss at 1km resolution. In India, experts say satellite data must be paired with field studies for deeper insights. 🌳 #Deforestation #Conservation
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India's daily solid waste output exceeds 170,000 metric tons. A significant amount of urban waste ends up in landfills. But startups like @recircle_in @WeVOISLabs @TrashConLabs and #Skrap are making a difference. My latest article for @nikkeiasia. asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tec…
Globally, several studies have examined the links between climate change and diabetes. In India, however, the data is lacking. My latest for @MongabayIndia looks at why this is concerning.
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My latest for @TheHinduScience is about the key findings of the recent #Lancet Commission on adolescent health and wellbeing. The report calls for urgent focus in this area and warns that the wellbeing of adolescents worldwide has reached a tipping point.
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In my latest for @MongabayIndia, I write about the importance of long-term community engagements in ensuring longevity and scalable impacts in voluntary #carbonmarket projects. Please read and share. Inputs from @Shivani2909 @ruthdefries @TrishantDev.
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Excited to be a part of the #GodrejFoodTrendsReport2025. My essay titled "Seasonal Consumption At Home' is part of this year's report that shares some much-needed insights on trends shaping the food landscape. You can download the same from vikhrolicucina.com.
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For @the_hindu I wrote about the links between climate change and gut microbial composition based on a recent review article by @ElenaLitchman. Thank you Dr Litchman, @aiims2739, @tarini_ghosh and Dr Sharma for your inputs.
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For @Mint_Lounge, I spoke to the amazing Arshiya Bose about her coffee company @blackbazacoffee and what it means to brew biodiversity-friendly cuppas. Black Baza recently won the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Sustainability Award. Read more.
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Harvesting difficulties, labour and even climate effects alongside inadequate institutional support are making it difficult to grow millets commercially. My #MongabayIndia story was republished by @scroll_in .
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For @mongabayindia, I wrote about a recent study where researchers compute the ability of #mangroves in #Pichavaram and Muthupet in #TamilNadu, to mitigate coastal exposure to environmental hazards such as storms, cyclones and floods.
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@BalaRamadass Hello Sir. I am a science writer from Bangalore. Trying to get in touch with you for an article. I have emailed you all the details. Kindly respond when you can.
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Wrote about the on-ground challenges of growing #millets and how climate change is impacting the crop for @MongabayIndia. Please read and share.
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Wrote an exhaustive piece examining the issues surrounding #foodloss and #foodwaste for @TheLocavoreIn. It took about a year to complete this story and I hope it gives you ample perspective on the scale of these issues and ways to combat them.
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#Rice fields across #India host a variety of wild, edible plants that Indigenous communities value for their nutritional and medicinal properties. But these “weeds” are rapidly disappearing. @MongabayOrg
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My latest story for @MongabayIndia examines the impacts of indiscriminate weeding, pesticide use, and the decline of traditional heirloom paddy varieties in reducing the floral biodiversity of paddy fields. Please read and share.
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