Special Correspondent at DNA. Postgraduate in Biochemistry & Lucknow University alumnus. Worked at Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow as Junior Research Fellow. Holds PG diploma in International Studies from Mumbai University. Recipient of Excellence in Journalism Award 2016 (English, Print) by Mantralay and Vidhimandal Journalists Association of Maharashtra, NBC Newsmakers Achievers Award 2015 for best journalist (English, print) and UNFPA-Laadli Media National Award in 2011 for best writing (Hindi, Print) on gender. issues. ​