Laasya is a Special Correspondent at The South First, with previous stints in Newslaundry, Mongabay India, Citizen Matters and Deccan Chronicle. Laasya holds a Masters degree in Journalism from Bharathiar University and has written extensively on environmental issues, women and child rights, and other socio-political issues. She was a two-time recipient of the Earth Journalism Network fellowship. She tweets at @plaasya.