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I was born in India and grew up there and in various Middle Eastern countries. I moved to Canada by myself at age 18 to enroll in Carleton University as an international student. I got an undergrad degree in psychology and worked in a neuroscience lab as a research assistant for one year. I then moved to Toronto to pursue a Master of Journalism degree, and spent a few months working for the Discovery Channel.

I'm a musician, travel enthusiast and soccer fanatic. I like staying informed about everything and I do that by reading and listening to podcasts.


What is unique that's not in your bio?
I am both a published scientist and a published journalist.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Ditching a promising career in neuroscience research to follow my passion for journalism, despite the risks that entailed.
How do you define cool?
Coolness is being completely comfortable in your own skin and not trying overly hard to fit in or be different.
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Staying organized and maintaining a large list of sources.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
I like how Trend Hunter gives me the opportunity to write about and learn about things that aren't necessarily my core passions. This helps me expand my horizons and become a more well-rounded journalist and person.
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"Guerilla Marketing Trickery". This was an advertising stunt from 2010 in which Heineken - sponsors of the UEFA Champions League soccer tournament - got a bunch of women to convince their boyfriends to attend a classical concert and poetry recitation on the day of the huge Champions League match between Real Madrid and A.C. Milan. It made for great viewing and was a brilliant advertising stunt by Heineken. As a die-hard soccer fan and a lover of Dutch beer, I quite enjoyed that one.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Your first sentence should be designed to grab the reader's attention, and make them drop anything else they might be doing to read the rest of the post. While writing the post, use language that you would use if you were talking to a friend. This will help you project your personality, wit and intelligence onto the post.
How do you reset to be creative?
Taking a break when I feel my brain shutting down. It's better to put in 5 hours of focused work than 8 hours of distracted, tired and unfocused effort.
What inspires or excites you?
People who are passionate about what they do, especially if it involves helping others.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Personal jetpacks!
Terpene-Infused IPAs
Terpene-Infused IPAs
This Juicy IPA Has a Unique Flavor Elevated By Non-Cannabis Terpenes
Belching Beaver, a brewhouse based in Oceanside, California, has launched a delicious and juicy IPA that is the first core beer produced by the company to make use of terpenes, compounds that are... MORE
Blueberry-Based Tequila Cocktails
Blueberry-Based Tequila Cocktails
This Cocktail is Infused With Real Blueberries and Key Lime
Reformation Brewery, an independent company that specializes in craft beers and beverages, has launched an exceptionally flavorsome tequila cocktail in the form of ‘Blueberry Ranch Water.’... MORE
Lemon-Laden Radler Beers
Lemon-Laden Radler Beers
This Aromatic Radler is Infused With Freshly Squeezed Lemons
Tucker Brewing, a Georgia-based and proudly family-owned brewery that specializes in offering easy-drinking lagers that take their cue from German techniques, has created a delicious new radler beer... MORE
Italian Ice-Inspired Beers
Italian Ice-Inspired Beers
These Fruity Beers Are Inspired By 'Rita's Italian Ice' Products
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Crafty Canned Cocktails
Crafty Canned Cocktails
These Cocktails Make Use Of Pristine Vodka and Purpose-Made Gin
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Collaboratively Crafted Cannabis Cookies
Collaboratively Crafted Cannabis Cookies
These Cookies Are Laced With Columbia Care's Cannabis Oil
Columbia Care, which is by far one of the most recognizable and refined companies operation in the manufacture and retail of cannabis products in the U.S., has teamed up with minority-owned edibles... MORE
Legume-Laden Egg Substitutes
Legume-Laden Egg Substitutes
These Poached Egg & Egg Yolk Substitutes Are Plant-Based and Vegan
Float Foods, a Singapore-based food technology company that has won awards and admiration for its innovations and advancements in the realm of plant-based foods, has launched a range of plant-based... MORE
Vegan Personal Care Collections
Vegan Personal Care Collections
H&M's 'OHH!' Line Of Beauty Basics Comprises Cruelty-Free Products
H&M has launched a new personal care collection that comprises an array of products that will appeal to the needs of young people whilst also offering the satisfaction of being completely cruelty-... MORE
Clot-Inducing Synthetic Injectables
Clot-Inducing Synthetic Injectables
These Injectables Could Save Lives By Triggering Blood Clots
A team of scientists over at MIT have developed a synthetic injectable that is designed to be able to reduce internal bleeding that can occur in the wake of major and traumatic injuries, potentially... MORE
Floating Wind Platforms
Floating Wind Platforms
This Offshore Platform Allows For Ultra-Efficient Turbine Operations
Gazelle Wind Power, an Irish company that is dedicated to helping hasten the transition to renewable energy through the use of advanced offshore wind platforms and supporting technologies, has... MORE
Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings
Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings
This Vineyard's Visitor Center Will Benefit From Solar Arrays
One of the vineyard buildings comprising the Bodegas Faustino winery in Oyo, situated in the wine-making hub of La Rioja in Spain, is all set to be completely solar-powered thanks to a development... MORE
Crisp Cannabis Lagers
Crisp Cannabis Lagers
The 'Mollo 10' Cannabis Beer Offers a Hangover-Free High
Truss Beverages, a cannabis beverage company based in Toronto, Canada, is launching a non-alcoholic cannabis beer that has the refreshing character and easy-drinking suitability of a lager, with... MORE
Energy-Efficient Museum Complexes
Energy-Efficient Museum Complexes
This Museum Uses Innovative Design to Curb Energy Consumption
The new museum complex comprising the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts has been designed by Studio Gang with a view to significantly reducing energy usage, with the end result being a museum that uses... MORE
Super-Strength Bulletproof Fabrics
Super-Strength Bulletproof Fabrics
The 'Kevlar EXO' Fabric Offers Lightweight Ballistic Protection
Multinational chemical giant DuPont has launched its latest and greatest bulletproof fabric, with the ‘EXO’ Kevlar fabric claimed to mark a historic milestone in bulletproof fiber... MORE
Barrel-Adorned Whiskey Bars
Barrel-Adorned Whiskey Bars
This Bar's Interior Makes Generous Use Of Wood From Discarded Barrels
Shanghai-based interior design studio Roomoo has helped to create a simply stunning and unique whiskey bar that makes use of discarded whiskey barrels. Created to serve as the flagship whiskey bar... MORE
Glamping-Geared Campervan Rentals
Glamping-Geared Campervan Rentals
The 'Suite On Wheels' Rentals Include Luxury Amenities
Rollaway is launching the ‘Suite on Wheels,’ an electric campervan rental service that makes use of GM’s BrightDrop Zevo 600 and transforms it into a glamping machine that can be... MORE
Orbital Service Satellite Systems
Orbital Service Satellite Systems
This Lockheed Martin System Can Enable In-Orbit Servicing
Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has showcased the ability of its In-space Upgrade Satellite System (LM LINUSS) in being able to upgrade small satellites in outer space. This particular... MORE
Torque-Sensing Folding E-Bikes
Torque-Sensing Folding E-Bikes
The 'Sinch.2' Offers Responsive and High-Range Riding
Aventon Bikes rightly received significant praise when it first released its ‘Sinch’ folding e-bike, but the company is clearly not resting on its laurels, seeing as how it has moved... MORE
Hearing-Enhancing Headgear
Hearing-Enhancing Headgear
This Sports Headgear Helps Deaf Athletes Pick Up Sounds Better
Steeden, an Australian company that specializes in sports gear, has collaborated with none other than toothpaste giant Colgate in order to develop special sports headgear that is designed to assist... MORE
Beer Brew-Accelerating Bots
Beer Brew-Accelerating Bots
These Miniature Robots Can Hasten the Fermentation Process
A team of scientists and innovators working out of the University of Chemistry and Technology Prague over in the Czech Republic have invented high-tech miniature robots that are designed to be able... MORE
Festival-Friendly Hydration Packs
Festival-Friendly Hydration Packs
This Pack Helps You Stay Hydrated & Organize Your Belongings
Hydration packs and easily portable water bladders are typically associated with sports such as hiking, but the fact of the matter is that consistent hydration is critical during music festivals due... MORE
Dynamic Electric Motorbikes
Dynamic Electric Motorbikes
This Two-Wheeler's Motor Has a Permanent Interior Magnet
The announcement of the ‘Bukk’ electric motorbikes by Cake caused a significant stir not too long ago, but the lightweight motorbike manufacturer has now taken the curtains off the... MORE
Flavorsome Low-Alcohol IPAs
Flavorsome Low-Alcohol IPAs
This IPA Delivers Delicious Hoppiness In a Newly Canned Format
Migration Brewing, which has spent the last 13 years establishing itself as an award-winning brewery of high-quality craft beverages, has launched a low-alcohol IPA that is designed to offer the... MORE
Refreshing Hard Iced Teas
Refreshing Hard Iced Teas
This Beverage Combines Citrus Notes With Aromatic Black Tea
The New Jersey-based Cape May Brewing Company has proceeded with the launch of its brand new ‘Hard Iced Tea,’ a summertime brew that is designed to offer the tantalizing taste of ice tea... MORE
Dip-Hopped Hazy IPAs
Dip-Hopped Hazy IPAs
The 'Juicer Hazy' Beer is the Result Of An Innovative Brewing Process
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Heavily Hopped IPAs
Heavily Hopped IPAs
This Crisp IPA Featured Hop Additions During Both Brewing & Fermentation
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Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
These High-Tech Earbuds Can Spot Signs Of Alzheimer's
A group of scientists and engineers working on the Progression Assessment in Neurodegenerative Disorders of Aging (PANDA) project have developed high-tech earbuds that could potentially offer... MORE
Low-Slung Mountain Bicycles
Low-Slung Mountain Bicycles
The 'SB135' is Designed For Riders Of Diminutive Stature
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Durable Cycling Shoes
Durable Cycling Shoes
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Hyper-Efficient Mountain Bicycles
Hyper-Efficient Mountain Bicycles
The 'Epic World Cup' Bike is Designed For High Performance
Bicycle maker Specialized has launched the highly anticipated ‘Epic World Cup,’ a brand new mountain bicycle that is designed and engineered for maximum efficiency and streamlined... MORE
Mocktail-Inspired Cannabis Drinks
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The 'House of Terpenes' Beverages Deftly Combine Flavor & Buzz
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Plant-Based Exercise Shirts
Plant-Based Exercise Shirts
These Lululemon Shirts Are Made With Biologically Derived Nylon
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Multi-Level Orbital Modules
Multi-Level Orbital Modules
The 'Airbus LOOP' Aims to Offer Comfortable Long-Term Stays In Space
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Consolidated Live-Streaming Cameras
Consolidated Live-Streaming Cameras
This Camera Set Offers Multiple Angles & Quality Audio
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Intimacy-Supporting Cannabis Gummies
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Rosin-Infused Cannabis Chews
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Voice-Controlled Dual Dash Cams
Voice-Controlled Dual Dash Cams
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Budget-Friendly Outdoor Multitools
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Balcony-Topped Tiny Houses
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Capacious Pop-Top Camper Vans
Capacious Pop-Top Camper Vans
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Bubbly Camping Trailers
Bubbly Camping Trailers
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Generously Glazed Tiny Houses
Generously Glazed Tiny Houses
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Submarine-Storing Superyachts
Submarine-Storing Superyachts
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The ‘Silent Explorer 120’ is a truly mind-boggling luxury yacht that is designed to be capable of carrying a submarine on-board whilst also having enough room to stash an electric... MORE
Capaciously Quaint Tiny Houses
Capaciously Quaint Tiny Houses
This Extra-Wide Micro Home Offers a Luxurious Living Experience
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Capacious Towable Homes
Capacious Towable Homes
The 'Kotuku' Tiny House Boasts a Roomy Kitchen & Spacious Bedroom
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Male-Focused Lace Underwear
Male-Focused Lace Underwear
The 'Wacoal' Boxers Use a Strengthened and Stretchy Variety Of Lace
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Torque-Sensing Folding E-Bikes
Torque-Sensing Folding E-Bikes
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Folding Tiny Homes
Folding Tiny Homes
This Towable Tiny House Can Be Folded Down to One-Third the Size
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Storage-Laden Tiny Homes
Storage-Laden Tiny Homes
This Bright Tiny Home Packs Generous Storage In Limited Space
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