I am an independent journalist, researcher, and translator with 12 years of experience and based in Kolkata, Eastern India. I am passionate about storytelling and shedding light on issues related to marginalized communities. I have worked for print and digital mediums and used multimedia tools to produce compelling and informative stories. My reporting focuses on health, science, the environment, policy, social and gender justice, LGBTQIA+ and minority rights, art, and culture.I have reported from various cities and rural communities in India and the US on topics ranging from urban development and governance, rural development, and homebuyers' real estate woes to Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) and local and national politics, advances in nanosciences, dissecting the symbolism behind colors, and severe weather.I am flexible, adaptable, and capable of working independently and collaboratively. I understand the journalistic code of ethics and strive to ensure my work is accurate, unbiased, and factual.I am constantly upskilling by attending webinars on various topics and issues. Additionally, I am an excellent communicator and am adept at quickly building relationships with people. I love to work in collaboration with journalists and communication professionals worldwide.