By: Radhika Ramaseshan
The early eighties were when I began journalism in Mumbai. With the benefit of hindsight, I can say that the “urbs prima in Indis” was not ideal territory for a journalist interested in political reporting, and a woman at that, although the city was gender receptive in most other aspects. On the whole, English journalism was not amenable to women reporting on politics, despite the fact that Indian politics was already packed with strong female leaders and ahead of the curve.
