What was your first job as a journalist?
To report about a govt-run canteen that was recently established for the people belonging to Below Poverty Line [BPL].
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Previously unqualified comments have become expert opinions. Cutting through the noise, filtering opinions, churning out the facts is imp.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Will McAvoy from Newsroom
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Weeding out distorted opinions and bias. Bring the facts out to the masses by eliminating unnecessary jargon.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress, SEO, Twitter
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
God.
Why did you become a journalist?
Forming opinions is easy. Clearing out the air of conjectures & half truths, is not. I want to do my bit. Getting the facts out. Zero Bias
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
From writing about the growth of women in Blockchain and crypto industry, to tech-heavy pieces I never thought I would write, there are many.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't let your opinions color the facts while presenting it to the masses. The truth is for the audience to grasp.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime. The best pitches does not always come in "working hours".
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
That is yet to come.
What's your favorite drink?
Beer. Cheers to Ninkasi!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Reading a book, Gardening, Cooking.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Vice, Bloomberg
