( Founder, Board Member and Editor-in Chief )
Vipul has been a serial entrepreneur and business incubator with divere industry experience. He is the founder and CEO of IAP Co. Pvt. Ltd. and Founding Member at IJGPS. He has a rich experience of over 15 years in managing businesses at national and international level.
( Co-founder & Board Member )
A member of Indian Angles Network and founder Director of TiE, he is a technocrat & a visionary holding a Masters Degree in Computer Science from the University of Tokyo, Japan. A visionary and an entrepreneur, Vikram has worked closely with various global corporate like NTT DATA CORPORATION, Nikko Cordial Group, Toshiba, UNL Labs etc.
( Board Member )
Miral is based out of UK and adds value to the team by bringing in 15+ years of industry experience in Media community & IT.
( Board Member )
Shefali had been the editor and Founding Director of Ontrack Suburbs, leading weekend newspaper in Mumbai. She had also been Editor-in-Chief of K10R-Retail Revolution, a pan Indian monthly retail magazine. A passionate social work activist, Shef gets associated with anything she finds has a potential to change the society for good.
( Founding Member, GM - Operations )
Sudipta comes with diverse experience of managing new businesses in the online space. He had worked with Times of India group in managing online communities and initiatives around user generated content. He is also a regular columnist in various newspapers and magazines.
Rohit is a man who has been there and done that. A task master professionally, thanks to his defence background, and a complete sport otherwise, he currently manages the editorial team. He is always open for suggestions, he gives a new meaning to how to lead a pack and boost the team's morale in each and every way possible. His other USPs includes his sense of humour and his love for interacting. His latest specs, Shah Rukh Khan iishtyle, has been the talk of the office within the team for a long time!
Passion:
Playing chess
Why merinews?
Planning out content is no less exciting than drawing inspiration from strategic moves on chess board.
Shuchi, a management professional, is responsible for the product side of merinews.com. When she is not fighting with 'bugs', and is not 'following up with the tech team', you will find her spying on competitor sites thereby increasing their page views. A charming girl who mesmerizes the staff with her alternate hair-dos, she always wears a permanent smile on her face, and can't resist gales of laughter at every funny thing on the floors of merinews. She is a quick learner and never backs off from taking up challenges at workplace.
Passion:
Shopping
Why merinews?
I need the salary to continue my shopping
Wahid makes no bones about his love for gadgets - he is the only amongst us one who has an iPhone and a Macbook. Mostly dressed to kill, he carries his elegant frame with poise, and is always ready for a laugh. A Mass Communications post-graduate, he is second in command at the editorial section. Writing is his passion and not a surprise; you will always find him hitting the keyboard. He loves travelling and would never miss a chance to live in mountains. He loves cooking, listening to soft music and is a movie-buff as well.
Passion:
Writing
Why merinews?
Are you really asking that?
Shrabani, a Mass Communication post graduate, is a part of the editorial team at merinews.com. She has a great sense of fashion and manages the entertainment and lifestyle section of the portal. Generally soft spoken, with a cute and charming smile always lingering on her face, she fires up in debates, and can happily fist-fight in her own 'personal circle of friends'. She has a penchant for good food and looks dull in absence of the same. In her spare time she enjoys taking her beauty nap or reading her favourite novel.
Passion:
Reading
Why merinews?
This job actually requires me to read up a lot.
Ashim, a by-product of Jamia Milia, is a part of the editorial team at merinews.com. This enthusiastic footballer and a sports freak, is extremely particular about even the minute details concerning his work, and always agrees to disagree when involved in arguments with colleagues. He is passionate about photography and love to capture the different shades of life in his frame. In his spare time, when he is not brushing his ponytail, he loves to travel and spend quality time with close friends.
Passion:
Photography
Why merinews?
I have a team where everybody is willing to model for my lenses, do I need to look outside?
Pravin is a straight import from DD News, expert in both content editing and video editing. He's an observant personality, who evaluates the pros and cons of every situation before taking any action. Apart from 'thinking', he also enjoys collecting watches and has a crazy collection of the same. He does not speak much but doesn't refrain himself from smiling in the company of colleagues. He comes across as a level-headed person who is a true supporter of his colleagues. In his spare time he loves to sleeeeep!
Passion:
Sleeping, Collecting watches
Why merinews?
Don't really know. Something that I do here, helps me sleep well at night.
Our very own ‘desi munda’ who draws his energies from milk (and milk alone). Sanjeev is part of the SEO team, responsible for driving you to the site from any corner of the web space. So, if you are on this page today then it's probably because he has a role to play in it. He is a cheerful and fun-loving person who helps in creating a lively atmosphere at work. When you are with him, keep looking out for his funny one-liners.
Passion:
Being myself
Why merinews?
Nobody here cares about my style. Its a great group to be in.
Divya, a multimedia designer, is responsible for how the site looks. This pious and God-fearing girl is extraordinarily meticulous in doing her work. However, that doesn't stop her from keeping updated about 'what is happening in the company'. It's a dull day at work if this avid Shahrukh Khan fan doesn't debate in his favour with her colleagues. She believes in living life king size and prefers to burst out with laughter rather than smile. In her spare time, she enjoys driving, as it is a form of relaxation for her, she also enjoys watching Roger Fedrer on the winning side.
Passion:
Driving
Why merinews?
I get to play driver for office parties.
Testimonials
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Dr. Ashok Gupta, Treasurer, Vascular Society of India
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M.V.Rajasekharan, Minister of State for Planning
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Jai Ratan, Sr. Citizen, Gurgaon
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Sunil Gautam, Hammers & Partners, Mumbai
Merinews is a potent initiative to inform people and empower them in a big way...
OM Prakash Rawat, IAS official
My heartiest Congratulations to team merinews for their laudable endeavor
Ajay Kumar, StateTimes
Merinews is an innovative and powerful platform for citizens to voice their opinion. I pray...
Sudhir Kumar Mishra, Citizen Journalist, Madhya Pradesh
Merinews is a brilliant step towards citizen empowerment
Anil Gulati, Citizen Journalist, Bhopal
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