What was your first job as a journalist?
At Jagriti Standard as a journalist and interviewer.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes I have. I have been trained by multiple world speed typing champion, Abhishek Jain.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is the best way for any news to go viral at the present time.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Baljit Kanta
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means be yourself and respect others.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Twitter PM, Email always works better or my facebook fanpage
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I had an old PC and I used MSword but mostly I would write on a notebook.
What's your favorite social network?
twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Barrack Obama
Why did you become a journalist?
It's fun. I write films, produce and direct films but writing gets lengthly. I wanted to utilize my time in a meaningful way.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was conducting interviews of all the students who had outstanding achievements in extra curricular activities in our 2 page newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The story of Reema Nagra
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
To be truthful.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
