| 1. Started as a trainee reporter covering crime for The Statesman newspaper. |
| 2. Brings over 20 years of journalism experience. |
| 3. Recognized for breaking significant news stories. |
| 4. Served in the Special Investigative Bureau at The Indian Express. |
| 5. Contributed to multiple newspapers and television channels. |
| 6. Featured in interviews by esteemed international media organizations. |
| 7. Debuted as a fiction author with 'Daddy’s Girl'. |
| 8. Second book, 'I Am a Troll', shed light on BJP’s digital army. |
| 9. Faced accusations of plagiarism in 2021. |
| 10. Regularly contributes investigative stories and analysis to The Wire, News Central 24x7, NDTV, and Gulf News. |
| 11. Frequently appears on television as a political commentator. |
| 12. In the early 2000s, served as Deputy Editor of Zee News and anchored the show 'Kahiye Janab' for 5 years, interviewing celebrities and politicians including Narendra Modi. |
| 13. Twitter handle is @Bainjal. |
| 14. Has worked for Hindustan Times, The Tribune, NDTV, DailyO, Deccan Herald, and Zee News. |
