Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
At The Times of India, Mumbai
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
It's bringing diverse voices to the forefront but also paving a path for a 'write and delete-if-needed' culture affecting authenticity.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Research, cross-check, write the story, cross-check, edit the story, cross-check, publish.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Quark Express, InDesign, Photoshop, MS Office, Experience with CMS like WordPress
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I was in the team of editors.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Develop an authentic voice, master the art of research and REFRAIN from plagiarising.
What's your favorite drink?
Tea on most days. G&T on others.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The New York Times, The Cut, Fashionista, i-D Magazine, Dazed, The Caravan
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Fashion is just limited to celebrity style and does not affect everyone.
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