Articles by Nitya Kaushik

Nitya Kaushik is an independent journalist who writes on issues related to environment and wildlife. By profession, she is a communicator with WRI India. Nitya has a penchant for sustainable travelling and enjoys exploring non-touristy small towns and villages across India in her free time. She lives in Mumbai with her husband, Agnello, and her feline flatmates, Cautious and Mel.

Was it necessary to kill Avni?

In November 2012, a tigress and her two cubs began a journey from their home in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh. She had somewhat uncharacteristically left the forest. Over…