My journalism career spanned a decade in India, working with top business publications as a full-time journalist. I transitioned to freelancing and consultancy roles after the birth of my first child. During this period, I also served as a corporate investigator for U.S.-based private equity and venture capital firms, focusing on their Indian investees. I am also proud to share that I have been an active member of a vibrant community of over 400 women in India, spearheading various initiatives for women and child development as a Change Leader. Despite the initial hurdles related to the ‘Canadian experience’ that employers look for, I have been actively involved with New Canadian Media and other international platforms as a freelance journalist. My work is complemented by side projects in content creation and community marketing. While the details above give a glimpse into my background, I’m pleased to share some notable achievements and experiences: During the devastating Kerala floods in 2018, I was part of a 12-member team that operated remotely, coordinating with the armed forces. We successfully facilitated the rescue of 9,500 individuals, bridging the language barriers and orchestrating efforts between the rescuers and those in dire need. I represented the Change Leaders community at the Women Deliver conference in Vancouver in May 2019, an opportunity extended by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. My journalistic endeavors in Canada over the past year have been centered on South Asian diaspora developments, leading to significant stories breaking into the mainstream. I’ve reported on the groundbreaking inclusion of caste as a category of discrimination by the city councils of Burnaby and Brampton. Additionally, I was the first to cover Canada’s strategic deployment of a third warship to the Indo-Pacific Region. The topics I tackle are often at the center of heated debates, such as anti-caste sentiment and allegations of Hinduphobia, each with its staunch advocates and opponents.
