Neeraj Thakur on Muck Rack

Neeraj Thakur

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India
As seen in: Outlook (India), Medium, NDTV, Inc42, Catch News, Zocdoc, Outlook Business
Covers:  Macroeconomy, Corporate Finance, Banking, Equities, Energy
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Trainee Correspondent

Have you ever used a typewriter?

no

How is social media changing news?

It's forcing journalists to bring more value to their news than an average influencer can

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Short, exclusive pitches

What's your favorite social network?

X

Why did you become a journalist?

To tell stories that change the world

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Journalism is a marathon, you can't give up midway.

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

The Economist
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