Hiren Kumar Bose

Hiren Kumar Bose is an experienced independent journalist based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He has been working as an independent journalist since September 2016, contributing to various publications including villagesquare.in, thescroll.in, indiawaterportal.com, thebetterindia.com, and yourstory.com.1

Professional Background

Bose has a rich background in journalism and publishing, with over 35 years of experience in the field.3 His career highlights include:

• Editor, English Publications at Chitralekha: He held this position from January 2006 to January 2020, where he was responsible for editing two publications: btw, a lifestyle monthly, and Watch World, a quarterly on premium Swiss watches.1

• Editorial Coordinator at The Times of India: From August 1997 to December 2006, he worked on commissioning, coordinating, and ideating with writers for national and international features.1

• Feature Writer at The Indian Post: In 1989-1990, he focused on stories related to labor, health, science, and technology.1

• Senior Reporter at The Free Press Journal Newspaper: From 1984 to 1989, he covered various beats including crime, civic issues, labor, science and technology, and human rights.1

Specializations and Interests

Hiren Kumar Bose specializes in reporting on developmental issues and rural India.12 He is known for:

• Writing about communities and farming techniques
• Raising a food forest with fruits, vegetables, and spices on his farm in Badlapur, Maharashtra
• Sharing his experiences through his personal blog (sundayfarmer.wordpress.com)12

Education

Bose completed his Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Delhi University between 1971 and 1974.1

Additional Skills and Interests

Beyond journalism, Hiren Kumar Bose is also a:

• Water colorist
• Pastel artist
• Weekend farmer1

His diverse skill set includes expertise in journalism, newspapers, magazine articles, news writing, and advertising.1