Ananya Sarda
Ananya Sarda has a Politics major with concentrations in History and Literature. She has a strong interest in politics, journalism and social issues. She's passionate about writing and using it to explore important topics in society. She's currently looking for opportunities in journalism, political writing, or think tanks, where she can contribute through research, analysis, writing and editing. She recently interned at The Times of India, where she conducted fieldwork and authored multiple articles for both print and digital editions, gaining hands-on experience in journalism. During a project internship with Pacta, she worked on data accessibility for persons with disabilities, contributing to the India Justice Report.
Internship(Duration)
Intern
May 2024 - July2024
● Conducted fieldwork to gather first-hand information and insights for articles
● Published multiple articles in both the digital and print editions of The Times of India, contributing to a wide range of topics
Pacta
Project Intern
March 2024
● Worked on a project focused on the availability of data on access to justice for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in India. The
findings from the project will be fed into the India Justice Report
Projects & Work
Krea University Envoy
College Representative/College Ambassador
2023 - Present
● Conducted student outreach by representing Krea University, promoting its pedagogy in senior secondary schools and
providing campus tours
● Being the Point of Contact (POC) between the administration and prospective students, ensuring effective communication
and engagement between the former and latter
Her Campus at Krea
Associate Editor
2023 - Present
● Her Campus is an online magazine targeted at the female college student demographic
● Edited and authored articles for Krea University’s page of Her Campus
Prakriti Club at Krea University
Co-founder
2022 - Present
● Initiated and headed the Prakriti (Nature and Outdoors) Club and organised various treks, outdoor activities, and
sustainability initiatives
Krea University
Conversation Partner
2023
● Worked as a Conversation Partner for Krea University’s Centre for Writing and Pedagogy (Krea CWP)
● Assisted and supported students in reading, writing and improving fluency in English, fostering confident conversation skills
in the language
Activities
High-Altitude Himalayan Trekking
2017-Present
Completed 4 Himalayan Treks:
● The Brahmatal Trek, 2017 (12,250 ft, Uttarakhand).
● The Sandakphu Phalut Trek, 2017 (11,926 ft, West Bengal-Nepal Border).
● The Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib Trek, 2022 (14,100 ft, Uttarakhand).
● The Hampta Pass Trek, 2023 (14,065 ft, Himachal Pradesh).
Dance
2012 - Present
● Certified and trained Kathak dancer upon successfully completing and attaining the seven-year ‘Visharad’ degree in the
dance form
● Learned Jazz Funk for two years at the Split Sole Dance Academy in Mumbai
● Performed Indian and Western styles of dance for campus-wide shows of Krea University’s dance club, ‘Mudra’