Education
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, London, UK
MSc Development Studies (1998-99)
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY, New Delhi, India
MA Politics (with specialisation in International Relations) (1996-98)
Work Experience
Publication Officer,
Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai, India
2019–
- Manages the production and marketing of MIDS publications
Freelance editor and writing trainer
2011 to 2019
- Edited books, reports, and articles for publishers, authors, and development agencies.
- Facilitated workshops on academic writing for faculty, students, and professionals.
Senior Commissioning Editor,
SAGE Publications, New Delhi, India
2007 to 2011
- Member of the team that identifies manuscripts for publishing
Deputy Commissioning Editor,
SAGE Publications, New Delhi, India
2006 to 2007
- Member of the team that identifies manuscripts for publishing
Senior Editor,
SAGE Publications, New Delhi, India
2005
- Copy-edited and co-designed a new journal in rural management.
- Designed and supervised the production of professional social science books.
Freelance writer
2000 to 2004
- Wrote Opinion and Feature articles for The Hindu, The New Indian Express
- Developed a special feature on the eve of elections for The New Indian Express
Researcher - Social Development,
Taru Leading Edge, Hyderabad, India
1999 to 2000
- Undertook consultancy research in power sector reforms, water and sanitation, and urban services in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. Clients: UNICEF, DfiD, AusAID