Rahul Guhathakurta
(He/Him)
As seen in:
IndraStra Global,
YourStory
Covers:
STEM, Cybersecurity, Techology Policies, Business and Economy
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
College newsletter
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes!
How is social media changing news?
Social media is like that friend who can't keep a secret – it's changing news by shouting it from the virtual mountaintops! But jokes aside, social media has truly revolutionized the news landscape.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Frederick Forsyth
What does it mean to be a journalist?
For me, being a journalist is like being a truth protector and speaking up for the public. It means trying hard to find the right and fair facts, even when it's tough.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
I would appreciate individuals and organizations that share a passion for STEM-related writing as my followers.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist because I have a knack for asking way too many questions, and I figured it's a socially acceptable way to do it! But in all seriousness, I've always had a passion for storytelling and a curiosity about the world, so journalism felt like the perfect fit to combine my nosy tendencies with a genuine desire to inform and entertain.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I didn't!
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Cybersecurity
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Build a solid foundation in the basics of journalism – from accurate reporting and fact-checking to writing and storytelling.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning (between 6am and 9am)
What's the best pitch you ever got?
So far, I haven't received any exceptional pitches.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I have lost the count. However, pitches that are not aligned with my interests or needs are often ineffective.
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Jogging track
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Popular Science, MIT News, National Geographic
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
STEM writing is a cake walk.
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