About Me

Hello there! I’m a Social Science Researcher and Policy Analyst working at Peninsular Research Operation Pvt. Ltd., based in the bustling neighborhood of  Teynampet, Chennai, where the traffic is as complex as the research papers we churn out!

I spent my early years in Muscat, Oman, but when it was time for higher studies, I packed my bags and flew to Chennai. Now, Chennai and Oman might be just a few flight hours apart, but let me tell you — the contrast in lifestyles is like comparing a beach vacation with a roller-coaster ride! The kinds of people here and the circumstances that make them who they are seemed interesting to me. I wanted to learn about the various communities and chose to study Community Development at Madras School of Social Work, Egmore.

Why Social Science?

I'm intrigued by people and their choices and what enables them to make a better choice. For eg: there's a public toilet just 300 mts away, but why do the men prefer to openly defecate nearby? These questions led me to research, and I've been trying to figure out what can be done so that we make better choices?

For my Master's thesis, I dove into research with children living in residential institutions. The experience opened my eyes to the complex emotions, thoughts, and challenges that shape a person's life. The more you think you've figured it out, the more you realize there’s still work to be done!