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Exploring nature's wonders and warnings in Ranjit Lal's latest book

Filled with data, insights, and anecdotes, and accompanied by colourful illustrations, Ranjit Lal shines a light on how endangered nature is

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Neha Kirpal

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Our Potpourri Planet
Author: Ranjit Lal
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages:  285
Price: Rs 599
  In his latest book, Delhi-based author Ranjit Lal talks about his one big regret about living in metropolitan cities, such as Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi, all his life:  “Unfortunately, living in cities and towns divorces us from nature.” Despite an urban upbringing, Mr Lal managed to spend a lot of time outdoors during his childhood, climbing trees, biking through wild gardens or walking along beaches. He describes holidays to national parks and hill stations, where he encountered many varieties of flora and fauna.
 
Sadly, the more Mr Lal got to