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Kannan Srinivasan on Muck Rack

Kannan Srinivasan

Mumbai, New York
Covers:  Indian history and politics, colonial history, Anglo US relations during and after the War, the Hindu Right in India, labour struggles in the Middle East under the Raj.
Doesn't Cover: Food, travel, pre-20th century American history, ancient and medieval history, very specialized areas in business & economics Eg bond markets, or highly mathematical economics.
Journalist

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Free-lancer

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Sacrificing friendships & class loyalties, courage

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Laptop, iPhone,IPad, public libraries, especially NYPL

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook

Who do you wish followed you?

Do not know

Why did you become a journalist?

Unemployed

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?

Stories on India’s clandestine nuclear programme.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

None

What's your favorite drink?

Sparkling water, any freshly squeezed juice

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

In bed

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

LRB

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