What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job as a journalist was to cover NFL news at Essentially Sports. Now I cover ice hockey
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is challenging the so called main-stream news outlets. Many insiders are now changing the landscape through social media posts as a journalist or influencer.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
J.A. Kulkarni
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be at peace.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
't_have-religion
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Through Email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress, Google Doc in most of the cases
What's your favorite social network?
X (Formerly known as Twitter)
Who do you wish followed you?
No one.
Why did you become a journalist?
I like to writer. That's all.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope. I haven't worked for my high school newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Motivational stories on greatest sports players
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be honest to yourself, don't be afraid of anyone, and learn new things.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
No yet.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Sorry, I don't remember.
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Swimming pool, at library or walking slowly in the streets.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports, The Hindu, Indian Express, Pro Football Talks
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's market is saturated
