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Chhavi Sachdev’s Biography

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Radio & print journalist, podcast maker and producer, Mumbai

I cover social change, development, sustainability, the environment, India, women's rights, human rights, culture, trends, social media, quirky professions.
My radio stories are frequently broadcast on the BBC, DW, and PRI while my writings have appeared on NPR's Goats & Soda, Vice, and NewsDeeply.
I have been making and producing podcasts since 2008. I am an experienced radio journalist and independent producer as well as teacher o…

Chhavi Sachdev’s Journalist Portfolio

This Mumbai lawyer inspired a massive beach cleanup

This Mumbai lawyer inspired a massive beach cleanup

Mumbai has 72 miles of coastline, some of it covered in mangroves and some of it sandy or rocky - but none of…

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Why Does India Lead The World In Deaths From TB?

Why Does India Lead The World In Deaths From TB?

For the second year in a row, India has landed the dubious distinction of being number one in the world for d…

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Bangalore Widows Find Camaraderie, Friendship in the Face of Isolation

Bangalore Widows Find Camaraderie, Friendship in the Face of Isolation

In India, women are outliving men and facing increasing isolation and ill health as a result. One YWCA initia…

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Does Technology Change How we Fall in Love?, CrowdScience - BBC World Service

Does Technology Change How we Fall in Love?, CrowdScience - BBC World Service

How does technology affect how we fall in love? Crowdscience travels to India to answer listener Erin’s quest…

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Water Wars: Two Indian States Are Fighting for This River's Water

Water Wars: Two Indian States Are Fighting for This River's Water

As the world gets hotter, we've been warned that t he next wars will be over water. In India, that future is …

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A Vaccine against pregnancy - BBC Health Check

A Vaccine against pregnancy - BBC Health Check

On this episode about vaccines, I had a piece about 92-year-old immunologist G P Talwar's solution to the pop…

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Articles

I survived a sneak prawn attack

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By Chhavi Sachdev
| Medium
Gather round boys and girls and I’ll tell you how @Royalchinaindia Bandra nearly killed me last night. Tldr: they put prawns in my my seabass dumplings when I have a severe 🦐 shellfish allergy. the long version: I have a cold. My sinuses are completely jammed and I had this brilliant idea that hot and sour soup will open them out. My friend suggested getting the soup from @RoyalChinaIndia.
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India's abortion law still lacks a rights-based approach, gynecologist says

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By Chhavi Sachdev
| The World from PRX Verified
India's abortion law is progressive, but it is also problematic, says Dr. Suchitra Dalvie, a practicing gynecologist in Mumbai, India. The co-founder and coordinator of the Asia Safe Abortion Partnership unpacked the law and recent amendments to it with The World's reporter Chhavi Sachdev. In India, abortion has been legal — within certain confines — for more than 50 years.
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Amid war in Ukraine, India maintains 'strategic partnership' with Russia

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By Chhavi Sachdev
| theworld.org
In a virtual call between US President Joe Biden and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, Russia’s war in Ukraine was a main talking point. The US has imposed sanctions on Russia and continues to condemn Russia's actions in Ukraine, and India has spoken up against the killing of civilians and sent aid to Ukraine. But the world's largest democracy has purchased oil from Russia at a discount and has abstained from voting in any Russia-related matters at the UN Security Council.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was the staff writer at a science newswire called Technology Research News (www.trnmag.com/)

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Currently: Will McAvoy from the tv show The Newsroom