Aarti Tikoo Singh

Aarti Tikoo Singh is a Kashmiri Indian journalist,[2] who was born in Jammu and Kashmir and is known for being vocal on the Kashmir conflict. She is an alumnus of University of Jammu and did Masters in International Affairs from[1]Columbia University in New York City. She is married to a Punjabi Sikh.

Aarti Tikoo Singh
Born (1978-10-12) 12 October 1978
Jammu and Kashmir
EducationMA Political Science
MA English
MA International Affairs[1]
Alma materUniversity of Jammu
Columbia University
OccupationJournalist
EmployerIndo-Asian News Service (IANS)

Career

As a reporter, she has worked in conflict zones across India such as Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Assam.[3][4]

After working with dailies in India such as Hindustan Times and as Senior Assistant Editor with The Times of India. She is now currently working as a Foreign and Security Affairs Editor at the agency Indo-Asian News Service (IANS). Singh has over 18 years of experience in journalism, focusing on international relations and conflicts.[5][6] She reported from the state of Jammu and Kashmir [a conflict-ridden state] for almost seven years, covering politics, violence, governance and human stories. [7]

Personal life

Singh was born in Anantnag district[8] in Jammu and Kashmir. After the Kashmiri Pandits were thrown out of Kashmir by radical Muslims in early 1990s, she also went to Jammu. She studied in University of Jammu and also did Masters in International Affairs from New York’s Columbia University and starting her career she went to New Delhi and is currently residing there.

Kashmir

Singh Represented in the United States Congressional hearing On Kashmir.

Awards

Singh is a Times Aspire award winner and a WISCOMP (Women in Security, Conflict Management Peace) fellowship awardee.[5]

References
  1. "Aarti Tikoo Singh Blog - Times of India". Retrieved 16 Jun 2020.
  2. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/i-am-a-secular-indian-kashmiri_b_9662452
  3. "Times of India editor Aarti Tikoo claims tp counter false reporting on Kashmir at Washington's National Press Club". Hindu American Foundation. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  4. "A Conversation With Aarti Tikoo Singh". Global Governance Futures. September 2018. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  5. "Discussion with Aarti Tikoo Singh". Harrison House - University of Penn. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  6. "Aarti Tikoo Singh, Author at South Asian Voices". South Asian Voices. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  7. "Aarti Tikoo Singh author on Huffington Post". Huffington Post. Retrieved 16 Jun 2020.
  8. "Aarti Tikoo Remembers & Shares Story of Hindus Of Kashmir Valley". Youtube (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-01-26.

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