Samiksha Baral
- Postgraduate Student, City, University of London
London, Nepal
As seen in:
The Kathmandu Post,
HT Syndication
Covers:
Social issues, marginalised groups, women rights, education
Founder, Nepal Treasure Carbon 🌏 | Marketing & External Comms, @CityUniLondon 🎓 |Former sub-editor @kathmandupost
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
It not only amplifies the news but is also a reliable source of information.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It's fun.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Through email.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, that was an annual college magazine. I supervised stories for the edition.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
About an indigenous community living in rural Nepal and facing digital divide.
What's your favorite drink?
Coke
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
New York Times
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's easier.
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