I was three years old when I first visited my grandparents’ secluded home in the Himalayas. Though I was too young to realise it at the time, the sense of possibility that this new world opened up has stayed with me ever since.

I’ve lived in cities my entire life – Delhi, Bombay, London – but every so often, I have a longing for grass studded with clover, starry skies and a majestic view that changes with each cloud and shadow, but is always constant.

I like to think that the mountains taught me lessons in steadfastness, resilience and ambition, showing me that sometimes we have to forge our own paths in the wilderness.

My journey has certainly not been a straight road; I chose to study the sciences in high school, English literature in university (BA Hons., Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, 2010), followed by a degree in social and visual anthropology (MA, SOAS, University of London, 2012). In my statement of purpose when applying to SOAS, I wrote that I would find meaning in storytelling because there were so many voices that needed to be heard – I didn’t want to become anyone’s voice, but I hoped to support, empower and enable other voices.

My career has taken some interesting turns – from interacting with Zoroastrian, Anglo-Indian and Chin communities in India to writing and editing for leading international art publications and auction houses. Somewhere along the way, I founded an arts and culture magazine, edited an anthropology journal, and mentored aspiring art writers.

And through it all, my passion for storytelling has led me here.

I’ve spent years happily delving into my family history, a true lifeline amid some of my most challenging days. As I tracked clues and followed trails, this research also somewhat fulfilled one of my childhood dreams of becoming a detective.

My work – writing and editing life stories – teaches me that things don’t often go as planned, but we can still find what we’re looking for despite the detours. For now, I’ve found my purpose in helping people write their stories from my cosy tree-facing apartment, and in periodically seeking stories as I explore the world and myself.

On this website, you’ll find several ways in which we can work together. Browse around, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would just like to say hello.

I would be delighted.

Still curious?

I’m glad! Here are a few more things about me.

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I’ve kept journals for 20 years and written a personal blog for 17 (I’m a bit intense).

I used to recite my family tree for fun when I was 1.5 years old.

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I’ve travelled solo in several countries and I’m partial to places where I feel safe walking alone at night.

I grew up bilingual speaking English and Hindi, and I’ve learned German and Korean for several years.

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I wanted to be a dancer when I grew up – I did teach line dancing for a while, and also briefly learned salsa. (Maybe someday when I have courage, I’ll make a reel and it’ll go viral?)

I find cooking relaxing, and I sometimes do food projects that make it stressful instead.