What was your first job as a journalist?
I worked as a stringer
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes , Many times
How is social media changing news?
Social media has become the main source of news
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Michael Connelly is my favorite fictional Journalist
What does it mean to be a journalist?
For me it is to investigate, collect, and present the factual information as a news story.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
In any way😁😁
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Camera, Microphone, Mobile phone, Laptop, tripod, Microsoft Office, Notepad
What's your favorite social network?
To help heal and/or solve the problems of people around and to help poor and make the world a better place.
Who do you wish followed you?
People of my area
Why did you become a journalist?
I choose journalism as a passion, not a job." My father used to tell us news stories which were airing on BBC, Voice of America and veteran Yousuf Jameel was reporting from Kashmir and that very thing inspired me towards the field
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, i didn't worked for that
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I mostly prefer to write the stories on social issues of which i feel very much proud
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
I sincerely wish to see the journalism in Kashmir to thrive more and be more vibrant to set a strong precedent for those aiming to join this field.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I Was in LALIT
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I was in Chandigarh 😁
What's your favorite drink?
My favorite drink is lime water with Honey
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Library
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
New Yorker, The Kashmir Walla, Deccan herald
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I do online Shopping
