Experience

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  Karadi Tales Company

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Intern

    • Jun 2024 - Present
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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  Vistaar - The Music Society of Ashoka University

  • Carnatic Vocalist: Alankar, The Indian Choir

    • Aug 2022 - Present

    • Ideated and executed 'Navarasa', a Carnatic music and dance production that creatively explored a nuanced journey of human emotions using South Indian classical music and dance forms. • Undertook logistics and ensured smooth operations for a team of 40 students including musicians, dancers, light & sound teams, maintenance, security and IT. • The production had two shows, and a total footfall of 500+ audience members.• Managing PR, Communications & Social Media for the choir.• Participated in over 15+ performances on campus, including an external engagements performance at Seminar Hall, IIT-Delhi, where the choir was invited to perform.

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  Ashoka University

  • Creative Writing Student Representative

    • May 2023 - May 2024

    • Ensured smooth communication between Creative Writing faculty and the student body by creating repositories of relevant resources and information including UG and PG theses, interdepartmental communication and cross-listing, course timings, pre-registration and registration. • Organised a Bookstore Hop across Delhi, in collaboration with local bookstores.• Assisted students with academic concerns as part of the Academic Advisory Board, and helping them map out their academic trajectories, and make clearer choices. • Ideated creative ways to help the CW department foster a sense of community among creative writing students and faculty by organising colloquiums, guest talks and workshops.

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  Platform Magazine

  • Delhi, India

  • Features Writer

    • Jun 2023 - Dec 2023
    • Delhi, India

    • Wrote personally pitched features for the digital website and print magazine in various genres - Art, Design, Fashion, Music, Literature, Film and Lifestyle. • Interviewed artists, writers, business owners, and spotlighting fresh profiles, cutting edge imagery and engaging art. • Contributed book recommendation listicles for the Literature column.

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  Ashoka University Student Government

  • Cohort Leader

    • Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

    • Tasked with being the initial support for a group of 25 incoming freshmen.• Duties included offering guidance and mentorship as senior students, familiarizing them with campus resources, collaborating with various departments, and aiding the Student Life Office with logistical needs.

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  Madras Inherited

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Creative Intern

    • May 2022 - Sep 2022
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    • Wrote and published weekly columns for the blog.• Documented & researched various aspects of Madras to help create a digital archive of the city.• Maintained logistics for weekly heritage walk registrations.• Spread awareness on heritage by ideating social media posts.• Organised events to sell Madras themed merchandise made by local artisans.

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  The Remnant Archive

  • Contributing Editor & Columnist

    • Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

    • Wrote personal essays expanding over a range of genres such as creative non-fiction, book reviews and literary critique, for an audience of over 15k readers.• Conducted an online essay writing workshop.• Edited and workshopped non-fiction essay submissions.• Collated poetry and prose submissions for a digital issue, featuring writers from across the Global South.

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  Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC)

  • Fellow

    • May 2020 - Oct 2020

    • Young Researchers for Social Impact: Researched and co-authored a detailed research paper titled 'Systematic & societal challenges to women's participation in politics', in collaboration with the Indian School of Democracy. Was chosen to present among a group of 10 research papers.• Counter Speech Fellowship w Instagram: Made original art on themes like mental health, body positivity, diversity and digital safety. Studied the nuances of using social media for social action.• Karona Campaign: Contributed to a campaign on Instagram to raise money for theworkers welfare, in collaboration with Oxfam.