Amrita Dhillon
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The Kootneeti,
Medium,
Sputnik,
The Conversation,
The Indian Express,
The Wire (India),
The Nation (Pakistan),
The Pioneer (India),
Islamic Republic News Agency,
Modern Diplomacy,
South Africa Today
and
Covers:
International Relations, Diplomacy, Indian Foreign Policy, Geopolitics, Gender Equality, Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
Doesn't Cover:
Domestic Political Affairs, Entertainment News,
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
A Business Editor
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No. But I would love to
How is social media changing news?
It's changing the all left right and centre. Fake News emerged as one of the biggest threat plus it gave a mad chase to producers to come 1st
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Shashi Tharoor of course. Though he is a politician now.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A medium which people could rely upon. Because people still believe that journalists could become eys and ears of society.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly. Wordpress
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram. As it's less about News and more about Family. It separate profession and family.
Who do you wish followed you?
External Affairs Minister of India. I have a lot of suggestions for him to overcome the gap of women participation in Indian external policies
Why did you become a journalist?
To explore the areas of International Relations. I already have a successful career as a painter. Diplomacy journalism is all about passion
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?
S-400. I got appreciation later from a very senior Indian Army officer.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stay away from Fake News. It gives you instant fame but not good for a long run
When's the best time to pitch you?
After 10 PM. It's always good to read mails and make planner
What's the best pitch you ever got?
S-400 deal. This was the first time I was Invited by Russian State media to answer on behalf of India's interest.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Achievements of a political party in the field of external affairs
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee - Starbucks
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
It's a mobile era though. When not work, I tune in to some Metal music
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Shashi Tharoor's Pax Indica. A masterpiece I would say
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Writing about the Indian government. I write only on the Indian Foreign Policy regardless of political parties in centre
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