Paneir Selvam
(He/Him)
Covers:
Terrorism; Corporate Criminal Liability; Organised Crime; Human Rights
Doesn't Cover:
religion
Terrorism studies and International relations
Principal Consultant, Arunachala Research & Consultancy S/B (ARRESCON)
paneir@arrescon.com
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
writing a piece of opinion on terrorism
Have you ever used a typewriter?
long ago, yes.
How is social media changing news?
unbelievably well
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Becky Burdock
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To use the pen responsibly, to critique societal concerns, and to let your voice be heard.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
If the first one doesn't work, have two or three other storyline ideas in mind.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Rev Voice Recorder; Google Keep; Google Docs. Grammarly; Hemingway Editor; Temi.
What's your favorite social network?
twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
someone with a keen interest in international issues.
Why did you become a journalist?
The ability to alter people's perceptions and the opportunity to Inform.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
While in high school, I worked as a contributor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
terrorism related issues
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
courageous, courteous, and eager to learn everything there is to know about the issue.
When's the best time to pitch you?
8pm to 12am
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Taliban
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
none
What's your favorite drink?
Black Tea
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
TV and reading table
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
hhe Washington Post and foreign affairs
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
People assume I'm naïve for writing about world politics, particularly African ones.
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