Mainak Das
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Hindustan Times,
MSN India,
Nature,
Wiley Online Library,
HT Auto,
Taylor & Francis Online,
ACS Publications,
Flipboard,
Mint,
Royal Society of Chemistry,
Physical Review B
and
Covers:
Automobiles, Mobility and Transportation, Technology
Doesn't Cover:
Politics, Fashion
Business Journalist (Auto & Tech) for 15+ years. Deputy Manager @HTAutotweets, @htTweets & @livemint. Former Senior Copy Editor @ETAuto. RT≠Endorsement.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
With Prabasher Chithi, a Bengali daily.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
Greatly influencing. But, factuality remains a concern
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
NA
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A sharp eye for details, keen interest for knowledge, skill to tell tales in an engaging manner.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Can't remember
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Through phone calls, WhatsApp, email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
CMS, Photoshop
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
NA
Why did you become a journalist?
Love for knowledge, passion for writing.
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?
Human stories with a touch of business aspects.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Pursue only if you are passionate.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A lot
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
NA
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Travelling, Clicking photographs
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Times of India, The Independent, Business Insider, Forbes, Bloomberg
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It's all about machines.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.