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Auckland, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Managing, editing, subediting, ideating, writing and planning every issue of EastLife Magazine that has evolved a lot in the last two years. From planning photo-shoots to working on compelling stories that showcase the achievements and success stories, we take pride in being the voice of the community, and connecting with a wide spectrum of interesting people, we would have never met otherwise.

10 Central Terrace, Howick, Auckland 2014

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Researching and working on the draft of the book Z- A of Zoroastrianism co-authored by Zerbanoo Gifford and myself.

10 Central Terrace, Howick

*Decide on the editorial content of the Botany and Ormiston Times*Focus on the visual aspects and aesthetics of the paper*Worked on the revamping of the paper from `Howick and Botany Times' to `Botany and Ormiston Times' to reach out to a more diverse readership and grow the distribution of the paper*Cover the Education, Culture beat as well as human interest stories for both the Howick and Pakuranga Times as well as the Botany and Ormiston Times

Times Media, The Terraces, Howick, Auckland

Started with the Times Media as an Education reporter in May 2014 whilst I was still working on the final stages of the soon-to-be released Biography of 'Zerbanoo Gifford-An Uncensored Life'. However, by November 2014 the publisher asked me to work on the blueprint of the 'Botany and Ormiston Times' to be relaunched by Jan 2015. The opportunity to work on it was both challenging and rewarding. It required a vision and an action plan in a fast changing environment, catering to a different… Show more Started with the Times Media as an Education reporter in May 2014 whilst I was still working on the final stages of the soon-to-be released Biography of 'Zerbanoo Gifford-An Uncensored Life'. However, by November 2014 the publisher asked me to work on the blueprint of the 'Botany and Ormiston Times' to be relaunched by Jan 2015. The opportunity to work on it was both challenging and rewarding. It required a vision and an action plan in a fast changing environment, catering to a different readership, connecting with diverse communities, building on relationships of trust, and telling their compelling stories--which has all been a huge privilege and a learning curve, I'll always be grateful for. Show less

Howick Club, 107 Botany Rd, Botany Downs, Auckland

Rotary Club of Somerville is a very vibrant energetic and diverse club that contributes to a lot of local and international Rotary projects. If you are one of those dynamic individuals who finds time for everything and would like to make a difference to the communities we live in as well as influence and change lives for the better in other parts of the world as well...all whilst having fun and making new friends, do contact us or connect with me on LinkedIn.

The journey of writing a biography has been an incredible journey of discovery and personal growth that started the day I first interviewed Zerbanoo Gifford for a magazine article. Two years later, we had a grand launch of the HarperCollins publication 'An Uncensored Life'....rubbing shoulders with literary stars I had earlier admired from afar at the Times LitFest in Mumbai, India....a surreal experience. A whirlwind of grand launches in Mumbai and Pune in India, followed by book… Show more The journey of writing a biography has been an incredible journey of discovery and personal growth that started the day I first interviewed Zerbanoo Gifford for a magazine article. Two years later, we had a grand launch of the HarperCollins publication 'An Uncensored Life'....rubbing shoulders with literary stars I had earlier admired from afar at the Times LitFest in Mumbai, India....a surreal experience. A whirlwind of grand launches in Mumbai and Pune in India, followed by book readings at three public libraries in Auckland and at the Auckland Art Gallery, was the starting point of an incredible journey.The high point was of course our recent US book tour that began in Los Angeles and travelled to Houston, Chicago, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York...where we met some extremely helpful souls, leadership coaches and networking gurus who made it all happen almost magically. Everything worked seamlessly and we had to literally pinch ourselves when we were invited to address an audience at the gateway of the universe --NASA, Goddard Space Centre in DC! It was as if the universe conspired to make things happen as we were invited to the George Washington University to do a book reading and had an opportunity to meet so many fascinating educators. Addressing Turkish women at the Turquoise House in Houston and interacting with another fabulous audience at the New York Open Centre along with my muse Zerbanoo, were a series of `happystances' that well illustrated the core message of the book that nothing is impossible. You can achieve everything you set your mind to. Also that we want the same things--to be acknowledged, empowered, and be treated with dignity and respect. But above all, we all hope to make a difference. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Published articles in New Zealand Herald, Herald Homes, Herald On Sunday, Herald Online, Woman's Weekly, Weekend Herald, Her Magazine, Khaleej Times, Global Health and Tourism, Hong Kong, Society Magazine, Savvy Magazine, Times Of India, JetWings International-inflight magazine for Jet Airways

Auckland

Managed editorial pages for the advertising features and was instrumental in increasing the revenue of the magazine. Also, wrote for and edited custom publication titles like Dream Weddings, Body Beautiful, Zero to Five, Conference Planner and Backyard Breaks.

Nurtured a highly motivated, go-getting team that got the readers to sit up and take notice of Pune Times. Successfully revamped the 8-page lifestyle supplement that increased its circulation from 60,000 in 2001 to 1,12,000 in 2003- source: ABC. Managed staff of writers, subeditors, designers, columnists and photographers. Also wrote a weekly, feel-good column ‘Cheers Pune’ and created Page Three celebrities

Launched a national glossy fashion magazine, a springboard for haute couture designers, high profile models and ace photographers. Edited Society Fashion magazine along with Citadel magazine in two different cities--Mumbai and Pune. Also hosted the Ford Super Model of the World Contest and discovered the Bollywood siren, Bipasha Basu.

Bachelor Of Commerce, Consumer Economics

Activities and Societies: Represented the college in elocution and debating and was secretary of the Literary and Debating Society. Hosted.

Education record