Hi! I’m a multimedia journalist currently based in Chennai with experience in print and digital journalism. I’m passionate about covering politics, people and culture.

Until recently, I was a freelance journalist based in Chicago covering politics and culture for local and national outlets. I’ve written for The Chicago Tribune, The Fulcrum and The Juggernaut among other outlets. Working in America pushed me cover unfamiliar topics and communities and helped me grow as a journalist.

While in America, I had the incredible opportunity to cover the Republican and Democratic National Conventions which inspired an interest in covering politics in general. Some of my favorite stories from the conventions were about the people I met and how they feel and I interviewed protesters, convention delegates and content creators.

I have a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism where I specialized in social justice and solutions journalism. While in grad school, I interned with The Chicago Tribune and assisted several reporters on long-term investigations, visited Puerto Rico for a reporting trip and learnt to develop photo and video stories. I also worked for the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation as a multimedia coordinator which involved developing the foundation’s website, managing social media across various platforms and assisting with journalism safety and hostage advocacy programs.

Prior to Medill, I was a city reporter for The Hindu in Chennai, India. I covered the city’s municipal body and city council meetings as well as reported on the issues residents across Chennai face on a daily basis. I also produced feature stories on the city’s culture and reviewed web series and movies for the website.

I earned my undergraduate degree in history with a minor in sociology from Shiv Nadar University, India.

I was born and brought up in Chennai, India and my identity as an immigrant and woman of color gives me a global and nuanced perspective, informing my work and the way I approach it.

Aside from journalism, I’m a huge cricket fan, book lover and occasional foodie. I prefer beaches to mountains (I grew up beside a beach!) and I love to yap.

Feel free to reach out to me to just chat or ask any questions. Looking forward to hearing from you!