Experience

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  Press trust of india (pti)

  Nov 2004 - Jun 2005

  Trainee journalist

  Worked with Mag, the features desk of the PTI and drafted news stories on art, culture, cinema, society and sports. Reported on various political developments in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh states.

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  Ians india private limited (indo asian news service)

  Jul 2005 - Mar 2006

  Reporter-cum-sub editor

  As part of the central news desk, edited news reports and features from reporters within the country and abroad. Coordinated newsgathering through regular communication with reporters and was responsible for maintaining output quality. Responsible for reviewing and disseminating relevant news content from two partner news agencies - DPA and Xinhua. Reported on military and security issues.

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  United news of india

  Apr 2006 - Jun 2006

  State correspondent, meghalaya

  Worked as the lone reporter for the UNI agency in the north-east Indian state of Meghalaya. Independently conceptualized and drafted news reports on local politics, culture, environment, insurgency and security issues. Managed a small bureau with two support staff.

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  U.s. embassy india

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2019

  Chief media specialist for india

  Played a crucial role in helping American policymakers and officials in developing their understanding of India through a broad range of activities that included forging collaborations with media, experts and officials, besides drafting research papers and news reports.

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  Bbc news

  Jul 2019 - now

  Editorial lead

  Leading a team of journalists in analyzing geopolitical developments in the Asia-Pacific region. Managing the editorial process to conceptualize and draft insightful analytic products on strategic affairs and military issues in Indo-Pacific region. Speak on BBC television/radio platforms in English and Hindi languages. Design content strategies for the coverage of the developments in the region with an emphasis on producing B2B content.