Venkatraman is the author of several books and articles for children and adults. Her most recent book, The Forbidden Temple, is a work of historical fiction for young adults. In this book ten fascinating stories based on fact are created that showcase the history of India from 3500 BC onward.
The author obtained a doctorate in oceanography at the College of William and Mary. After completing her post-doctoral research at Johns Hopkins University鈥檚 Department of Environmental Engineering, she began to devote most of her time to writing fiction, poetry and science.
Her fiction, non-fiction and poetry for adults as well as children have been published in India, Europe and the USA (most notably by Highlights and the Cricket magazine group). She writes regular science columns for leading Indian newspapers and magazines.
She teaches at the 溏心vlog免费B站鈥檚 Graduate School of Oceanography, on a part-time basis. Her other interests comprise a long list that includes yoga, art, music, hiking, canoeing and horseback riding. She lives in Jamestown.