Professional Experience:
Senior journalist and editor with over 17 years of experience in leading Indian newsrooms, now looking for communications roles in India's development sector. I specialise in writing and editing news reports as well as policy analysis and explainers on South Asia's politics, governance, and political economy. I excel at research-driven storytelling that makes complex policy topics understandable for various audiences, from policymakers to the general public.
Core Expertise
Policy Communication and Knowledge Products: I have a proven ability to turn dense news topics and reports, such as budgets, RBI releases, and IMF/World Bank data, into engaging articles.
Strategic Editorial Leadership: At NDTV and Hindustan Times, I held senior positions in fast-paced digital newsrooms, creating content for both mass and policy-savvy readers. With Microsoft's global news products, I developed programming strategies that reached around 150 million monthly page views across different markets. I also implemented quality-control systems that reduced visual-content errors by 62 per cent, improving institutional credibility and visibility.
Research-Driven Impact: I focus on analytical writing that explores South Asia's political economy, including governance crises in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, China's discourse in South Asia, and geopolitical shifts in India's neighbourhood. My articles connect structural data, such as trade flows, election metrics, and economic indicators, to real-world policy outcomes. This work shapes public discourse and supports advocacy for reforms.
Development Sector Fit
My journalistic skills align well with the needs of NGOs and think tanks, including writing white papers, policy briefs, and media outputs. I can serve as a media bridge to enhance institutional visibility and lead communications teams to promote evidence-based narratives on governance, economic policy, and sustainable development.