Abhiman Biswas
Verified- Tech Journalist, Freelance
- Editorial Contributor, MySmartPrice
- Editorial Contributor, 91 Mobiles
Ujjain
Editorial Contributor at @91mobiles and @mysmartprice | Ex - @91mobiles @pricebaba @sportskeeda @jabongindia Cynophile|Pluviophile|Xerophile|Ceraunophile
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Covering breaking automotive news or scoops
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yeah, I have!
How is social media changing news?
Social media is revolutionizing the news landscape in several ways:Democratization of news creation: Anyone with a smartphone and internet access can report events, challenging the traditional role of journalists and established news outlets. This leads to a broader range of perspectives and faster dissemination of information, but also raises concerns about accuracy and verification. Real-time updates and breaking news: Social media platforms are now the go-to source for immediate updates on current events. News spreads rapidly through shares, likes, and comments, often reaching audiences faster than traditional news channels. Personalized news consumption: Algorithms curate news feeds based on individual preferences and interactions, leading to filter bubbles and potential echo chambers where users are exposed only to viewpoints aligned with their own. Direct interaction with journalists and news outlets: Social media facilitates direct communication between journalists and their audience, enabling real-time feedback, questions, and discussions surrounding news stories.Rise of citizen journalism: Social media empowers ordinary individuals to report news, share eyewitness accounts, and document events, often leading to greater transparency and accountability. However, the rise of social media in news also brings challenges, such as the spread of misinformation, the potential for sensationalism, and the erosion of trust in traditional news sources. It is crucial for users to critically evaluate information, verify sources, and seek out diverse perspectives to stay informed in the digital age.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Tintin and Lois Lane
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be the flagbearer of truth and present facts to the readers not fiction.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Through Email or WhatsApp
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google docs and wordpress
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Steve Jobs, but unfortunately that's not possible anymore. Nilay Patel also
Why did you become a journalist?
For the love of gaining knowledge, and consumer tech.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Read up, read up as much as you can and stay on top of current affairs.
When's the best time to pitch you?
All day except weekends
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Black Shark gaming phone
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
To review a charger
What's your favorite drink?
Black Russion or Old Fashioned
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In my garden or in front of my aquariums. Either admiring or doing maintenance.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Verge
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Most pieces are paid for or sponsored
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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