BA (Hons) in Economics, St Xaviers College, Mumbai; MA, LLB, University College, Oxford. 1988-94, City Editor and Head, News Service, Times of India, Bombay; since 1994, Political Editor, New Delhi Television (NDTV); Programme Editor and Anchor, STAR Week Sunday; since 1996, Anchor for live Election coverage of national and state polls; travelled and reported from USA, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh. Currently, Host and Political Commentator, NDTV. Member: Population Council; Press Club, India. Contributor to several publications. Recipient of awards. Interest: cricket.