K.A. Shaji is an independent journalist from South India, known for his in-depth reporting on rural distress, caste, tribal affairs, environment, and development. Over the past two decades, he has worked with leading publications including The Hindu, The Times of India, The Indian Express, The Hindustan Times, The Telegraph, Dainik Bhaskar, Tehelka, HuffPost India, Open, Outlook, and South First, while also contributing to international outlets such as The Guardian, BBC, Financial Times, and Mongabay. Based in Kerala, he continues to chronicle stories from the ground that connect local struggles with national and global debates on justice, ecology, and governance. Email: shajiwayanad@gmail.com Tel: 00 91 8921018884Follow on: LinkedIn