Barkha Kumari

Barkha Kumari's work experience includes being a Chief sub-editor and reporter at Deccan Herald, where they focus on news features concerning Bengaluru and Karnataka. Barkha is also in charge of The Saturday Story, a weekend edition that brings lesser-written stories in a first-person/experiential format. Prior to that, they worked as a Freelance Journalist/Writer and wrote for various publications such as Moneycontrol, Financial Express, Vice, Truly Curious, FirstPost, Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express, and more. Barkha was also an editorial consultant for WhatASleep and wrote content for HT Brand Studio. Barkha worked as a Chief sub-editor cum reporter at 101Reporters, where they oversaw desk operations and a series called The Promise of Commons. Additionally, they have experience as a Blogger, Senior Correspondent at Bangalore Mirror, Senior Sub-editor at The New Indian Express, and Senior Sub-editor at Deccan Chronicle Holdings ltd. Barkha started their career as a Trainee Journalist at Hindustan Times.

Barkha Kumari pursued a Bachelor's degree in Media Science from NSHM Knowledge Campus from 2007 to 2010, specializing in Journalism, Advertising, and Marketing. Additionally, they completed a Diploma in Print Journalism from Asian College of Journalism in 2010-2011, focusing on Print Journalism, Environment, Urban Studies, and Technology.