Sahil Pandey
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and
Covers:
Diplomacy, Health and politics
Correspondent @ANI / cover Diplomacy, Strategic affairs, Health and Politics / views expressed are entirely personal
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Sub editor in Asian News International
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
One end Social media gives outlet for others to contribute then it also presents platform for miscommunication.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Will Mcavoy
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Journalism is a channel to present the views of the public with the authority and vice versa.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Otter, iPhone notes, voice recorder,
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to explore the real side of the story.
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?
Story on Pakistani Hindus in Jodhpur and their plight
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Just believe in your story, even if others might think otherwise.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Afternoon
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Story on Pakistani Hindus residing in Rajasthan , India
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Every pitch has its own pros and cons. I don’t judge them.
What's your favorite drink?
Beer
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Whatsapp
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Indian express , The Hindu
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That not much of hard work is required.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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