Manasi Mastakar began her journey at The Free Press Journal as an intern in 2009 and is now its Features Editor (print). When she's not chasing stories and deadlines, she's usually lost in a book, immersed in a K-drama, listening to BTS, or plotting the novel she promises she'll write someday.
Gaurav Kadam
Gaurav currently works as the Bureau Chief in Pune. He oversees reporters and guides them in finding new stories. When he is not directing them, he is actively writing his own.
Amit Srivastava
Amit Srivastava has been reporting on Mumbai and Navi Mumbai for over a decade. He specialises in civic and health journalism, with a strong focus on infrastructure and real estate.
Kabir Singh Bhandari
He is currently associated with us as Entertainment Editor (Print).
For the last 17 years Kabir has managed various editorial departments in the Lifestyle/Entertainment/Business arena for newspapers, magazines, websites and YouTube channels. He is also a comedian, VO and mimicry artist.
Ria Sharma
Entertainment Journalist with a flair for uncovering the pulse of Bollywood, TV, OTT, and Music. From exclusive celebrity interviews to latest trends and behind-the-scenes gossips, I have been on an exciting journey to cover the glitz and intrigue of the entertainment landscape for the last 6.5 years. Previously, I have worked with Firstpost, Mumbai Mirror, and Times Of India, where I honed my storytelling and reporting skills across the entertainment beat.
Urvi Mahajani
Urvi Mahajani is an Assistant Editor at The Free Press Journal, Mumbai, with nearly two decades of experience in covering the legal beat, which includes stint with other media houses. She tries to simplify the legal jargon for everyday readers and highlights the judicial observations which affects the common man.
Kamal Mishra
Kamal Kumar Mishra is the Editor – Transport & Infrastructure at the Free Press Journal, Mumbai, with over 28 years of journalistic experience. Prior to joining FPJ, he served as an Assistant Editor with Mumbai Mirror, part of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India Group), and held senior editorial roles at Navbharat. He focuses on transport and infrastructure reporting, covering Indian Railways, metro rail projects, RTOs, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST), the Maharashtra Transport Ministry, and related infrastructure issues.
Swarna Srikanth
Writes on what's trending, lifestyle and health beat stories.
Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Kalpesh Mhamunkar, covers Political stories in Mantralaya, Legislative Assembly, Mumbai. Has experience of BMC, Crime, High Court, Sessions court beats. He has been working as a journalist for the last 18 years. He has experience in TV media and News paper.
Shefali Parab-Pandit
Shefali Parab-Pandit has been reporting with over two decades of experience in field of reporting. With a focus on the civic challenges facing Mumbaikars, she covers a diverse range of topics, including infrastructure development, environmental challenges, urban planning, and government initiatives.
Troy Ribeiro
With over three decades in the Indian film industry and a rich background in Mass Media, Troy Ribeiro is a freelance film critic and journalist. His work has been published in Movie Magazine, Stardust, Hindustan Times, Asian Woman, and IANS. When he is not reviewing films, he engages in scriptwriting, script doctoring, and filmmaking. His short film ‘The Witness’ was showcased in the Goan section of IFFI-54 in 2023.
Dheeraj Chandrasekhar
Dheeraj Chandrasekhar works as Chief Chief Content Officer with The Free Press Journal (FPJ). As a senior newsroom strategist, he leads a team of online journalists and editors while overseeing the production, distribution, and optimisation of digital content across FPJ's website & various social media channels.
Prathamesh Kharade
Blessed with sharp observation skills and creative thinking abilities, Prathamesh Kharade has been working with FPJ since November 2022. He has an overall experience in journalism and writing of over 6 years. His passion lies in writing compelling stories that deeply resonate with the readership.
Khushboo Batta
A digital news editor passionate about stories and the overall health of news copy. She covers big and impactful news related to Madhya Pradesh-- across political, education, civic and viral beats. Khushboo has worked with BloombergQuint and Times Of India during her 10-year career in journalism.
Harshita Rawat
Harshita Rawat is an Assistant Sub Editor with around three years of experience in digital journalism. She specializes in desk operations, editing, and content development, covering a wide range of topics including crime, local governance, health, and social issues in Madhya Pradesh. Her core areas of expertise include crime reporting, viral news, and political coverage, particularly stories involving controversies, public criticism, and high-profile debates. She is committed to delivering accurate, engaging, and timely news tailored for digital audiences.
Aayushman Vishwanathan
Aayushman Vishwanathan has been working as a sports journalist since the past seven years. He has previously worked with Sportskeeda and Cricket Addictor. Aayushman's exploits in the industry has led him to interview renowned cricketers like David Hussey, David Gower, Brad Hogg and Vernon Philander.
Megha Kuchik
Megha Kuchik covers a broad spectrum of topics, including politics, crime, sports, and social issues. She has worked with news channels, gaining expertise across various media platforms, including print, digital, and electronic (TV). Megha specializes in news reporting, feature writing, and in-depth analysis.
Kajal Kumari
A young journalist passionate about human-centric storytelling and turning raw information into crisp, reader-friendly digital copies while maintaining accuracy and newsroom standards. Aims to inform, connect and create impact through meaningful stories.
Azhar Khan
Azharuddin Khan | Senior Content Manager at The Free Press Journal (FPJ) | Journalist | Writer
With over 12 years of experience in journalism and digital content, specialises in creating clear, engaging and impactful stories. A journalist by profession, a writer by choice and a proud procaffeinator. Believes great ideas often start with a cup of tea. Loves to write and writes to live. X: @santryal
Ashish Singh
Ashish Singh is a senior crime and central agency journalist known for his in-depth reporting and investigative skills. He has covered a wide range of high-profile cases and has a reputation for delivering accurate and timely news updates. His work is respected in the industry for its thoroughness and integrity.
