He is currently working as a Correspondent with Hindustan Times, based in Lucknow, with nearly five years of professional experience. He primarily covers the crime and law-and-order beat in the state capital, along with other significant areas including Indian Railways, science and archaeology, heritage, horticulture, and cultural affairs.
He has a strong inclination towards off-beat and human-interest stories, believing that such narratives create an immediate and lasting connection with readers.
Journalism was not an accidental career choice for him; it has always been a conscious pursuit. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Ashutosh College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, followed by a Master’s degree from Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Evam Sanchar Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal. After months of internships and field experience, he entered the profession full-time.
Before being posted in Lucknow, he was trained and worked across multiple print and digital newsrooms in Mumbai, Patna, and Kolkata, gaining diverse newsroom exposure and a strong on-ground reporting perspective.
Life’s first award, especially when it comes for the profession and work one is deeply committed to, is an unmatched feeling. When a journalist sets out to report a story that affects a larger audience, the consequences are often unknown. Such work frequently involves risk and, at times, criticism. However, recognition for that work becomes a validation of the effort and hard work invested behind the scenes.
Receiving the PD Tandon Award was one such defining experience. It not only boosted my confidence but also restored my faith in a profession that often goes unacknowledged. More importantly, the recognition significantly enhanced my visibility and credibility within the media fraternity, even while working in print media, where journalists often remain faceless.