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I bring two decades of experience in journalism, public relations, event planning, and advertising sales to every story and project I take on. My work spans diplomacy, arts, culture, and media, and I thrive on building meaningful connections with audiences and partners.
Growing up with a strong international background and fluency in Hindi, I offer a nuanced understanding of India, global issues, and the South Asian community in North America. I excel in turning complex topics into engaging, accessible narratives.
Experience Level
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Language
Hindi
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English
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Work Experience
Senior Editor, Writer at Society and Diplomatic Review
October 1, 2015 - PresentWrite articles and cover diplomatic and cultural events for a glossy, high-end magazine marketed exclusively to diplomats and foreign missions. Sell advertising and assist editor with promotion.
Freelance Writer at Self-employed
May 1, 2001 - PresentContribute to a variety of publications in the U.S. and India focusing on diplomacy, arts, and culture. Clients include Indian Express (North American Edition) and The Statesman (Kolkata, India). Wrote weekly columns and page one articles and profiles from U.N. officials to jazz great Sonny Rollins.
Reporter at News India-Times and Desi Talk
May 31, 2001 - August 1, 2025Wrote numerous feature and news articles for two weekly newspapers serving the South Asian community in New York. Covered arts, culture, politics, and local events.
News reporter and Researcher at Home TV India/BBC
August 31, 1997 - August 1, 2025Produced and reported news stories on social and political issues for public interest programming. Home TV/India was an affiliate of BBC Hindi Services.
News reporter/Producer at New Delhi Television (NDTV)
March 31, 1995 - August 1, 2025Produced weekly news programming on social and political issues for India’s leading broadcaster. Worked on programs about homosexuality, woman empowerment, child labor, and prostitution.
Senior Editor, Writer at Society and Diplomatic Review
October 1, 2015 - PresentWrite articles and cover diplomatic and cultural events for a high-end magazine marketed exclusively to diplomats and foreign missions. Additionally, sell advertising and assist the editor with promotion.
Freelance Writer
May 1, 2001 - PresentContributed to various publications in the U.S. and India focusing on diplomacy, arts, and culture. Clients included Indian Express (North American Edition) and The Statesman (Kolkata). Wrote weekly columns and front-page articles and profiles covering a range of topics, including U.N. officials and jazz musician Sonny Rollins.
Reporter at News India-Times and Desi Talk
May 1, 2001 - August 28, 2025Wrote numerous feature and news articles for two weekly newspapers serving the South Asian community in New York. Covered arts, culture, politics, and local events.
News Reporter and Researcher at Home TV India/BBC
August 1, 1997 - August 28, 2025Produced and reported news stories on social and political issues for public interest programming. Home TV/India was an Indian affiliate of BBC Hindi Services.
News Reporter/Producer at New Delhi Television (NDTV)
March 1, 1995 - August 28, 2025Produced weekly news programs on social and political issues for India’s leading broadcaster. Worked on programs addressing topics such as homosexuality, women's empowerment, child labor, and prostitution.
Senior Editor, Writer at Society and Diplomatic Review
October 1, 2015 - PresentWrite articles and cover diplomatic and cultural events for this glossy, high-end magazine marketed exclusively to diplomats and foreign missions. Sell advertising and assist editor with promotion.
Freelance Writer at Self-employed
May 1, 2001 - PresentContribute to a variety of publications in the U.S. and India. Focus on diplomacy, arts and culture. Clients have included Indian Express (North American Edition) and The Statesman (Kolkata, India). Wrote weekly column and page one articles and profiles ranging from U.N. officials to jazz great Sonny Rollins.
Reporter at News India-Times and Desi Talk
May 1, 2001 - October 1, 2025Wrote numerous feature and news articles for two weekly newspapers serving the South Asian community in the New York area. Subjects included arts and culture, politics and local events.
News reporter and Researcher at Home TV India/BBC
August 1, 1997 - October 1, 2025Produced and reported news stories on social and political issues for public interest programming. Home TV/India was an Indian affiliate of the BBC Hindi Services.
News reporter/Producer at New Delhi Television (NDTV)
March 1, 1995 - October 1, 2025Produced weekly news programming on social and political issues for India’s leading broadcaster. Worked on programs that explored homosexuality, woman empowerment, child labor and prostitution.
Senior Editor, Writer at Society and Diplomatic Review
October 1, 2015 - PresentWrote articles and covered diplomatic and cultural events for a glossy, high-end magazine marketed to diplomats and foreign missions. Sold advertising and assisted editor with promotion.
Freelance Writer at Independent/Freelance
May 1, 2001 - PresentContributed to publications in the U.S. and India, focusing on diplomacy, arts and culture. Clients included Indian Express (North American Edition) and The Statesman (Kolkata, India). Wrote weekly columns, page-one articles and profiles ranging from U.N. officials to jazz great Sonny Rollins.
Reporter at News India-Times and Desi Talk
May 1, 2001 - October 8, 2025Wrote numerous feature and news articles for two weekly newspapers serving the South Asian community in the New York area. Subjects included arts and culture, politics and local events.
News reporter and Researcher at Home TV India/BBC
August 1, 1997 - October 8, 2025Produced and reported news stories on social and political issues for public interest programming. Home TV/India was an Indian affiliate of the BBC Hindi Services.
News reporter/Producer at New Delhi Television (NDTV)
March 1, 1995 - October 8, 2025Produced weekly news programming on social and political issues for India’s leading broadcaster. Worked on programs that explored homosexuality, woman empowerment, child labor and prostitution.
Senior Editor, Writer at Society and Diplomatic Review
October 1, 2015 - PresentWrite articles and cover diplomatic and cultural events for this glossy, high-end magazine marketed exclusively to diplomats and foreign missions. Sell advertising and assist editor with promotion.
Freelance Writer at Freelance
May 1, 2001 - PresentContribute to a variety of publications in the U.S. and India. Focus on diplomacy, arts and culture. Clients have included Indian Express (North American Edition) and The Statesman (Kolkata, India). Wrote weekly column and page one articles and profiles ranging from U.N. officials to jazz great Sonny Rollins.
Reporter at News India-Times and Desi Talk
May 1, 2001 - October 8, 2025Wrote numerous feature and news articles for two weekly newspapers serving the South Asian community in the New York area. Subjects included arts and culture, politics and local events.
News reporter and Researcher at Home TV India/BBC
August 1, 1997 - October 8, 2025Produced and reported news stories on social and political issues for public interest programming. Home TV/India was an Indian affiliate of the BBC Hindi Services.
News reporter/Producer at New Delhi Television (NDTV)
March 1, 1995 - October 8, 2025Produced weekly news programming on social and political issues for India’s leading broadcaster. Worked on programs that explored homosexuality, woman empowerment, child labor and prostitution.
Senior Editor, Writer at Society and Diplomatic Review
October 1, 2015 - PresentWrite articles and cover diplomatic and cultural events for this glossy, high-end magazine marketed exclusively to diplomats and foreign missions. Sell advertising and assist editor with promotion.
Freelance Writer at Self-employed / Freelance
May 1, 2001 - PresentContribute to a variety of publications in the U.S. and India. Focus on diplomacy, arts and culture. Clients have included Indian Express (North American Edition) and The Statesman (Kolkata, India). Wrote weekly column and page one articles and profiles ranging from U.N. officials to jazz great Sonny Rollins.
Reporter at News India-Times and Desi Talk
May 1, 2001 - October 8, 2025Wrote numerous feature and news articles for two weekly newspapers serving the South Asian community in the New York area. Subjects included arts and culture, politics and local events.
News reporter and Researcher at Home TV India/BBC
August 1, 1997 - October 8, 2025Produced and reported news stories on social and political issues for public interest programming. Home TV/India was an Indian affiliate of the BBC Hindi Services.
News reporter/Producer at New Delhi Television (NDTV)
March 1, 1995 - October 8, 2025Produced weekly news programming on social and political issues for India’s leading broadcaster. Worked on programs that explored homosexuality, woman empowerment, child labor and prostitution.
Reporter at News India-Times and Desi Talk
September 1, 2000 - May 1, 2001Wrote numerous feature and news articles for two weekly newspapers serving the South Asian community in the New York area. Subjects included arts and culture, politics and local events.
News reporter and Researcher at Home TV India/BBC
March 1, 1995 - August 1, 1997Produced and reported news stories on social and political issues for public interest programming. Home TV/India was an Indian affiliate of the BBC Hindi Services.
News reporter/Producer at New Delhi Television (NDTV)
January 1, 1994 - March 1, 1995Produced weekly news programming on social and political issues for India’s leading broadcaster. Worked on programs that explored homosexuality, woman empowerment, child labor and prostitution.
Education
MFA and MA at OHIO UNIVERSITY
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000Bachelor of Arts at UNIVERSITY OF NEW DELHI
January 1, 1993 - June 30, 1993Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts at Ohio University
January 1, 1997 - May 1, 2000Bachelor of Arts at University of New Delhi
January 1, 1990 - June 1, 1993Dual MFA and MA degrees in theater history and criticism and documentary filmmaking at Ohio University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism at University of New Delhi
June 1, 1993 - June 1, 1993Candidate for dual MFA and MA degrees in theater history and criticism and documentary film making at Ohio University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism at University of New Delhi
June 1, 1993 - October 8, 2025Candidate for dual MFA and MA degrees in theater history and criticism and documentary film making at Ohio University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism at University of New Delhi
June 1, 1993 - October 8, 2025Dual MFA and MA degrees in theater history and criticism and documentary film making at Ohio University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism at University of New Delhi
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1993Dual MFA and MA degrees (candidate) in theater history and criticism and documentary filmmaking at Ohio University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism at University of Delhi
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Qualifications
Full scholarship to University of New Delhi and Ohio University graduate Fine Arts program
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025Travel grant as program assistant, Kodak/American pavilion, Cannes Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025Internships: Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival; All-India Radio, New Delhi; BBC, Washington DC
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025Academic Honors: Full scholarship to University of New Delhi and Ohio University graduate Fine Arts program
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Travel grant as program assistant, Kodak/American pavilion, Cannes Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Internship, Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival; All-India Radio, New Delhi; BBC, Washington DC
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Full scholarship to University of New Delhi and Ohio University graduate Fine Arts program
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Travel grant as program assistant, Kodak/American pavilion, Cannes Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Internship, Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival; All-India Radio, New Delhi; BBC, Washington DC
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Education
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