Masrat Nabi

New Delhi

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

With 46 pc yearly growth, India is world’s second-largest freelance economy

1 week ago | mediaindia.eu | Masrat Nabi

In the sweltering summer of 2024, Ritika Sen, 29-year-old then a deputy editorial lead at a leading English daily in Mumbai, found herself emotionally drained and professionally cornered. Years of chasing headlines under relentless deadlines had taken a toll not just on her mental health, but on her love for journalism itself. Subtle taunts and constant second-guessing from senior editors only deepened her self-doubt. “I realised I was spending more time defending my ideas than developing them.
With 46 pc yearly growth India is the world’s second-largest freelance economy

1 week ago | mediaindia.eu | Masrat Nabi

In the sweltering summer of 2024, Ritika Sen, 29-year-old then a deputy editorial lead at a leading English daily in Mumbai, found herself emotionally drained and professionally cornered. Years of chasing headlines under relentless deadlines had taken a toll not just on her mental health, but on her love for journalism itself. Subtle taunts and constant second-guessing from senior editors only deepened her self-doubt. “I realised I was spending more time defending my ideas than developing them.
Karnataka’s ordinance promises rights, recognition for gig workers

2 weeks ago | mediaindia.eu | Masrat Nabi

In Yelahanka, a suburban locality in Bengaluru Urban district, 26-year-old Shiva Kumar has been delivering food for Swiggy for the past four years, often spending more than 12 hours a day zig-zagging through the city’s crowded roads on his bike. The work is demanding and relentless, offering no paid leave, no health benefits, and no guaranteed monthly income. “It is a job with no guarantees.
Folded in tradition: The many drapes of the Indian saree

2 weeks ago | mediaindia.eu | Masrat Nabi

In the vast tapestry of India’s cultural landscape, the saree stands as a timeless emblem of identity, resilience and artistry. Far beyond being a mere garment, it carries within its folds the legacy of centuries shaped by geography, tradition, social norms and skilled craftsmanship. Ubiquitous yet endlessly diverse, the saree adapts to its region, telling stories not just of fabric and fashion, but of communities, rituals and the rhythm of everyday life.
Beyond Darjeeling: Discover West Bengalâ€™s hidden gems

3 weeks ago | mediaindia.eu | Masrat Nabi

While Darjeeling and Kalimpong continue to dominate West Bengalâ€™s tourism narrative, several lesser-known destinations across the state are quietly emerging as attractive alternatives. Tucked away in North Bengal in the Eastern Himalayas and the Dooars region, these offbeat locations offer a distinct blend of natural beauty, biodiversity and cultural heritage, drawing travellers in search of quieter, more immersive experiences.
In rare display of unity, Kashmir shuts down in protest against Pahalgam massacre

3 weeks ago | mediaindia.eu | Masrat Nabi

Less than 24-hours after the worst terror attack in Kashmir in over six years, Pahalgam, that was echoing with laughter and the chatter of tourists, is now eerily silent. The terror attack that claimed 28 lives has transformed not just Pahalgam, but the entire Kashmir valley into a landscape of grief. Shuttered shops, deserted hotels, and tearful farewells mark the aftermath.
Terror attack in Pahalgam threatens Kashmir’s tourism revival

3 weeks ago | mediaindia.eu | Masrat Nabi

In spring, the upper meadows of Baisaran in Pahalgam are often filled with the scent of pine and the sound of horses’ hooves ferrying tourists through Kashmir’s postcard-perfect landscape. But this afternoon, the calm was shattered by gunfire. In a brutal ambush, unidentified terrorists attacked a group of tourists in this forested stretch of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, leaving one dead and six others wounded.
From street vendors to floating shops: Patuli’s unique market

3 weeks ago | mediaindia.eu | Masrat Nabi

When most people think of floating markets in India, their minds drift to the serene waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, where slender wooden boats glide silently at dawn, selling fresh flowers, vegetables, and traditional crafts. These postcard scenes, steeped in history and local culture, have come to define the country’s concept of waterborne commerce.
AI Tutors: Revolution or replacement

4 weeks ago | mediaindia.eu | Masrat Nabi

Every evening after school, 16-year-old Anaya Reddy from Madhapur, a tech hub in Hyderabad, follows a routine that has become her second nature. She changes out of her uniform, grabs a quick snack, and heads to her quiet study space where her tablet sits waiting. With a tap and a swipe, she is logged into her virtual classroom, a space that looks nothing like her real one, but feels more responsive, more patient, and strangely, more personal.
India’s fading tribal codes of communication

1 month ago | mediaindia.eu | Masrat Nabi

In some of the most remote corners of India, communities once communicated in ways that did not rely on words. Messages moved through landscapes across valleys, through dense forests, over sun-baked plains carried by sound, light, rhythm, and intuition. These systems were not written down or taught in schools, they were learned by living, by watching and by listening. They connected people not just to one another, but also to the land around them.