Purnima S. Tripathi is a Deputy Editor with Frontline. With over two decades of experience in journalism, 17 of which have been in Frontline, she has carved out a niche for herself in critical political analysis of the Hindi belt. Also a keen observer of policy relating to the environment, and River Ganga in particular, she has kept a close watch on the hypocrisy of governments on environmental issues. She loves long drives and bonding with her German Shepherd in her free time.