Apr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs · London Area, United Kingdom · On-site

• Founder and editor of an independent culture and experiences publication focused on theatre, dining, travel, and contemporary cultural life.
• Set the editorial direction and voice, editing essays, reviews, and long-form pieces with a focus on depth, context, and lived experience rather than list-based coverage.
• Work with writers to shape pieces that explore how culture is experienced and remembered, through place, performance, and everyday rituals.
• Build the publication steadily and intentionally, maintaining clear editorial standards and prioritising thoughtful storytelling over scale.

Mar 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 1 mo · London Area, United Kingdom · On-site

• Co-founder of a digital product and services company working at the intersection of editorial thinking, technology, and product development.
• Built, managed, and mentored a 30+ person multidisciplinary team of writers, editors, SEO specialists, and designers, establishing editorial standards, commissioning processes, and delivery workflows.
• Led content and brand direction across web, social, and founder-led channels, overseeing the production of long-form articles, case studies, and thought-leadership pieces with a strong focus on clarity, structure, and voice.
• Worked closely with writers and editors to strengthen content quality, using audience insights and search data as inputs for editorial judgement.
• Currently focused on building and positioning an AI-led e-commerce CRO product, shaping product narrative, messaging, and long-term strategy in collaboration with leadership, product, and engineering teams.

Jan 2015 – Feb 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Reported on telecom, auto, aviation, and finance, producing analytical features, CXO interviews, policy-driven stories, and front-page exclusives.
• Covered telecom policy, spectrum auctions, regulatory decisions, and industry consolidation, working closely with sources and official documents.
• Assisted the bureau chief with ministry coverage and business investigations, supporting reporting, verification, and follow-ups.
• Edited and rewrote business and policy copy to ensure accuracy and clarity under tight deadlines.
• Mentored junior reporters, shaped story angles, and contributed to daily pitching and breaking-news coverage, working on the ground to build sources and report developments.

Apr 2013 – Apr 2014 · 1 yr

• Reported on the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, focusing on regulation, compliance, and their impact on the industry.
• Broke stories on drug regulator inspections, manufacturing lapses, and quality reviews, including coverage of the Ranbaxy investigation.
• Covered intellectual property policy and international trade pressure, explaining how global decisions affected Indian drug makers.
• Wrote clear policy explainers and analytical pieces, translating complex regulatory issues into accessible stories for readers.

Aug 2006 – Mar 2013 · 6 yrs 7 mos · Greater Delhi Area · On-site

• Reported on telecom, pharmaceuticals, and policy beats, delivering exclusives and front-page stories.
• Reported from the Auto Expo, interviewing global automotive leaders, including a CXO interview with Jeep’s Jim Morrison on the brand’s India strategy.
• Covered major policy developments such as FDI in retail, Union Budget announcements, and excise duty changes, explaining their business impact.
• Built strong source networks across ministries, regulators, and industry stakeholders through sustained ground reporting.