2026 Awarded Ph.D. in Mass Communication with specialization in Environment Conservation and the Role of Indian Media in Shaping Public Awareness and Policy Discourse.
Patent Published (Application No. 202621037637) for an AI-enabled framework for geo-tagged digital monitoring and environmental impact optimization of print media operations, integrating location-based intelligence and advanced analytics.
2025 Authored Media and Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Critical Thinking and Empathy (Chyren Publication, ISBN 978-93-7143-050-0).
Published research chapter: Media Campaigns and Their Influence on Community-Led Initiatives in Shohd Sahitya Sanstha International Peer-Reviewed Journal (e-ISSN 3107-4235).
Published research paper: Role of Print Media in Raising Environmental Awareness in Wits and Waves Multidisciplinary Research Journal (e-ISSN 2584-2447).
Presented research on Personalized Public Relations Through Artificial Intelligence at an International Conference, MCU.
Presented at the International Communication Conference organized by Bridgewater State University (USA) and KSA Bengaluru.
Participated in the Conference on Capacity Building for Media Persons at MCU, Bhopal.
2024 Published Malayalam Journalism – A Historical Perspective (Classic Edition).
Completed English Translation and Editorial Work for Dharma of Literature by Shridhar Paradkar (Makhanlal University, ISBN 978-93-84933-29-6).
2023 Released and edited By the Way, a compilation of selected articles by late journalist Anshuman Bhargava.
Book officially launched by Union Minister Prahlad Patel.
Appointed Member, Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Team, Board of Studies, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru.
Continued academic engagement as Lecturer at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication.
2022 Research paper selected for presentation at the International Communication Conference, Madurai, on "Future of Eco Literacy: The Role of Emergent Eco-Centric Media."
Shared the platform with leading international communication scholars and UNESCO representatives.
2021 Received Achla Udita Samman from the Public Relations Society of India for contributions to journalism.
2020 Received Laadli Media National Award (English Print Category).
Presented at the Women Economic Forum, Madurai.
Wrote and directed the short film Ab Tum Kya Karogi – No Widow Shaming, addressing social stigma against widows.
Recognized as a COVID Warrior for responsible journalism during the pandemic.
2019Honored with the Bhopal Ratna Award for excellence in writing.
2016Received Laadli Media National Award (English Print Category).
Awarded the International Maja Koene Social Justice Award by CESCI, Switzerland, for impactful reporting on marginalized communities and women panchayat leaders in PESA districts.
2014 Awarded Fellowship by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi, for excellence in environmental reporting.
Poem When it Rains selected by Attic Productions, Switzerland, for a special album for differently-abled children.
2010 Poem Movements selected for ANATRC Exhibition, London.
2009Poems Take It Easy and Flirt ranked among the most popular poetry publications in Dubai.
Recognized as Most Popular Poet Under 30 in the UAE.
Poem As My Pen Moves featured by KFAI 90.3 FM (USA).
Work recognized by Sudan Youth Club.
2008 Served as Emcee in Kairali TV's Family Games, Dubai, UAE.
2004 Story selected and telecast in Sony TV's popular horror series Aahat, receiving scriptwriting credits.
2002 Received South Indian Bank Award for Best AIDS Awareness Writing (South Zone).
Won multiple youth festival awards in elocution, drama, extempore speaking, and Kathak dance (1997–2002).
Academic & Professional Contributions
Lecturer, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication. (Asia’s largest media university),Bhopal, India
Board of Studies Member, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, India
Trainer and Resource Person in Media Literacy, Critical Thinking, Research Methodology, Editorial Practices, Translation Studies, and Journalism Pedagogy.
Research Supervisor, Workshop Facilitator, and Academic Mentor.
