What was your first job as a journalist?
Covering press conference of political leader
How is social media changing news?
A lot
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Tintin
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Commitment and responsibility towards the community
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MS Word
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Aspiring journos
Why did you become a journalist?
It was my passion from School days.
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?
Interviewing the legendary Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Read and read. To be a good journalist, you should be a good reader. And of course a good listener......and sense to read between the lines.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Evenings
What's the best pitch you ever got?
When published on Times of India
What's your favorite drink?
Tea
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Reading
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Saudi Gazette
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
"It's easy to listen and grab everything"
