THE BRONX INK – CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Students from Columbia Journalism School run the online news site The Bronx Ink. It was founded in the autumn of 2009 and runs from September to May. The Bronx is home to the reporters, with each assigned a different neighbourhood. In the months of August through October 2022, I reported on Soundview and Castle Hill. In addition to covering breaking events, we delve deeply into the significant concerns affecting Bronx residents. To read my word, please see below or visit my author page.
Residents Pickup Hundreds of Pounds of Litter at Soundview Park on International Coastal Cleanup Day
South Asian non-profit addresses increase in domestic violence cases
Remaining Quonset Hut Serves as a Reminder of Current New York City Housing Crisis
Soundview’s Family-Run Hindu Temple Pioneers Efforts for Diwali to Become an Official Holiday in NYC
GAL-DEM – FREELANCE
For gal-dem, I contributed a reported longread timed to the 50th anniversary of the expulsion of Ugandan Asians from Uganda under Idi Amin, exploring the history, the impact, and how those expelled have made UK cities like Leicester their home.
How Ugandan Asians are keeping their history alive, 50 years after expulsion from their homes
HELLO! MAGAZINE – ONLINE STAFF WRITER
I was promoted to an online staff writer in summer 2022, after completing a five weeks internship at HELLO! Magazine in summer 2021.
HELLO! Magazine is a weekly magazine specialising in celebrity news and human-interest stories. I came away with over 100 bylines, including one in print which was part of their Princess Diana bumper issue. I worked with the editorial, affiliates, commercial, SEO, social and video teams.
The below are some of my most popular articles, including my interview with Sadiq Khan, my piece on GLOSSYBOX and interviewing several vegan celebrities. I also interviewed Amy Hart, ex love-islander for the HELLO! Love Island insider series. To read more of my work at HELLO! Magazine, please visit my author page.
Exclusive: Sadiq Khan transforms London into dream playground for kids this summer
HELLO! x GLOSSYBOX: Your first look at our NEW A-List Beauty Box worth over £100
Going vegan? Top five influencers to follow and their easy tips to start a plant-based diet
10 feel-good movies that will make you want to be a better person
Raising your children vegan: is the diet safe?
CARROT MAGAZINE – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Carrot Magazine is a platform run by City, University of London students. I was the editor-in-chief of the magazine from June 2021 to June 2022, managing the editorial team and members of City, University of London’s student magazine. To read my work at Carrot Magazine, view my author page.
I ensured that our articles were edited and proofread to a high standard providing our audience with content based on politics and current affairs, opinions, arts and culture and the latest news regarding the university.
My previous role was as a social media managers for the magazine creating multimedia content for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and most recently TikTok.
I have also produced pieces for the magazine including opinion pieces and reviews. I have assisted in the launch of two new sections including ‘Carrot in London’ and the ‘From the Editorial Team’ series.
During my time as EIC, Carrot won two awards at the Student Publication Awards including ‘Best Newcomer Publication’ at the 2022 National Awards Ceremony. Other than SPA, Carrot had many highlights and has grown into such an incredible publication, with many projects launched. My supervision saw a rebrand, a growth in writers, new columns, powerful articles, a podcast and so much dedication behind the scenes! Swipe to see our achievements.
A bittersweet goodbye on behalf of Carrot 2021/22
Carrot in London: Munch with Mansi’s top five restaurants
Sam Fischer Review: It was like jamming with a lifelong friend
Five Tips To Overcome End of Summer Anxiety
A love letter to the Brit Awards 2021
What I wish I knew before university: Carrot Team’s best advice
TV People: Channelling new sounds in Dublin
THE VEGAN REVIEW – CONTRIBUTING WRITER
I was a contributing writer at The Vegan Review. The Vegan Review is a digital platform that shares plant-based and vegan news. I write regular articles for the online vegan magazine.
I specialised in profiles on vegan celebrities and activists. I also uncovered veganism in countries around the world and produce social media based stories.
The below are some of my most popular articles. My most read pieces include the Clare Every profile with 1,368 page views, and the Tanzania piece with 1,234. Click on the image to see the full article. To read more of my work at The Vegan Review, please visit my author page.
Big Top without animals: how circuses are championing animal rights
Mikey Pearce and Verity Bowditch on promoting a clean lifestyle
The father-daughter duo behind the creativity of the’artyvegan
Vegan food in Jain culture: how the principles are intertwined
Veganism in Angola: Diet or a cure for locals?
Jaanvi and Paavani: The Indian sisters celebrating a zero-waste Diwali
Crossing the waters: The generational journey to being vegan as a Hindu
Veganism in Tanzania: Is a plant-based diet rooted in its traditional cuisine?
Samara de Silva: ‘It’s not about being a perfect vegan in a non-vegan world’
BOSH!’s Henry Firth and Ian Theasby: ‘Small changes can make big differences’
hot for food’s Lauren Toyota: ‘The vegan mission is my lifelong mission’
Vegan influencer Clare Every: ‘I believe in fighting all forms of oppression’
HOLR MAGAZINE – INTERN
HOLR Magazine is a fashion, lifestyle and culture digital platform based in Toronto, where I was a contributing writer. I wrote lifestyle pieces but also brand focused articles using press releases. Click on the image to see the full article.
Depop and TikTok: The revival of the old fashion trends
Navigating your twenties: Dealing with societal pressures
Charlotte Tilbury’s new makeup range: “Empower yourself so you can take on anything!“
OTHER
The Graduate Club: Concerns of current students
The Guardian: Students’ best money-saving tips