My daughter cannot be me! | Palki Sharma Upadhyay

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“We all have a #MeToo story — we’ve all been through difficult situations on public transport, schools, colleges, and tuitions. While most of us have internalised this whole thing and decided, ‘I’ll be more careful next time,’ there were a few who chose to speak up about their plight. The culprits were named and shamed, and yet, no action was taken. What was the point of it all, then?
I believe this is why we need more women in positions of power. So those women can lend courage and support to others and tell them, ‘You’re not alone!’”

Currently the Managing Editor of Firstpost, Palki Sharma Upadhyay is not just a name in the world of journalism; she is a beacon of excellence, integrity, and dedication. With her unwavering commitment to truth, her insightful analysis, and her captivating storytelling, Palki has carved a niche for herself in the media industry.

From covering historic elections to reporting from conflict zones, Palki has been on the frontlines, bringing us the news that shapes our world. Her keen investigative skills have led her to unravel complex political scandals, humanitarian crises, and social issues, giving voice to the voiceless and shedding light on the stories that need to be told.

Beyond her professional achievements, Palki Sharma Upadhyay is a strong woman who has challenged and changed the narrative about a ‘working mother’, and aspires to change the way newsrooms work.

Join us in uncovering Palki Sharma’s journey as she shares her insights, experiences, and the incredible stories she has gathered during her illustrious career.

We talked about:
. Finding her calling in journalism
. Childhood days
. Beginning her career with Doordarshan
. Take on the evolution of news
. Ethics in Journalism
. On-ground experiences, reporting from conflict zones
. Take on ‘no news’
. Finding a balance
. Motherhood
. Feminism in newsrooms
. Self-acceptance
. Idea behind firstpost

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Humans of Bombay is a movement that started 9 years ago. We believe that every person has a story to tell and we want to help them tell these stories. In these years we’ve published stories across genres – stories of love, hope, faith and courage. And through our storytelling, we’ve built an engaged community of over 5M!

Our idea is simple – to strike a chord with our community and catalogue the beat of humanity, one story at a time.