Sorry to interrupt your Sunday, friends.
I really hesitated to write this, but if I don’t speak up today, I will be facing a severe financial crisis within a week or two.
To be clear, I am not asking for charity or financial help. I am asking for work.
I have been completely without work for the last three months. My last project ended on June 30th, and since then I have knocked on every door I know—calling, texting, meeting contacts, and following up.
People say they will try, but after that first talk, the silence takes over. Calls go unanswered or get cut after a couple of rings. I honestly don't know whether the industry is shifting because of AI or if my age (52) is working against me, but despite over 13 years of solid experience in the field, nothing has materialized.
Now, my savings are down to the very end. I can barely hold out for another week or two.
I am a professional content writer, translator, and speaker who is comfortable on stage and in front of the camera. I write and translate fluently across Gujarati, Hindi, and English, with Gujarati being my strongest suit.
Many of you already know my grasp of politics and my political writing, but I am equally adept at covering Bollywood and cricket. My priority is media houses, digital platforms, or publications, but I am open to any genuine writing or translation opportunity.
I can work remotely or take up assignments on-site anywhere in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, as I need to be close to my elderly mother to take care of her health.
Because my situation is urgent, I am especially looking for quick-turnaround freelance assignments or immediate projects where payments can be settled on submission.
If you or anyone in your circle has work, please reach out to me directly in my DMs.
A humble, earnest request: while I deeply value your warmth, please refrain from sending just "best wishes" or "stay strong" messages right now. I am fighting hard to stay out of a very dark headspace, and right now, only actual work leads can pull me through.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you for your support. My inbox is open. 🙏
कोलकाता में रहने वाली 70 साल की करुणा घोष की कहानी सुनकर सबकी आँखें भर आईं
जिस उम्र में लोग आराम करते हैं, उस उम्र में वो आज भी 3 घरों में बर्तन-झाड़ू का काम करती हैं
क्यों? क्योंकि घर पर उनके दो बच्चे हैं
जो उनका इंतजार करते हैं। बेटी 50 साल की
और बेटा 40 साल का...Real news
My Uncle and Aunt have gone missing in the devastating floods in Nepal. We have no news about them and have been unable to establish any contact.
Please help us find them. Any information can make a difference.
@MEAIndia@Dev_Fadnavis@DrSJaishankar#NepalFlood#MissingPersons
URGENT:
My parents, Ramesh and Neelam Sharma are currently missing following the flood at the Nepal-Tibet/China border. They are both U.S. Citizens.
If you have any direct contacts in Nepal, Gyirong/Tibet, local hospitals, rescue operation, government/ media - PLEASE DM me.
This was one of the toughest interviews I've ever done-Air India 171 Pilot Capt Sumeet Sabharwal's 91 year old Father speaks for the 1st time since the crash, through tears, on his son's last words & his fight for truth. In full @themojostory here https://t.co/OTbEFT6K1y
DEVASTATING INCIDENT WHICH HAPPENED TODAY MORNING :-
One of my colleague, Shankar texted me today morning at 8.37 am with a message
"Sir, due to heavy backpain I am unable to come today. So please grant me leave." Such type of leave requests, being usual, I replied "Ok take rest". And the day continued normally.
At 11 am, I received a call that shook me like never before. The person calling me told that Shankar has passed away. I didn't believe it in the first instance. I called another colleague to reconfirm and to get his residence address. Got the address and rushed to his house. He was NO MORE.
He was in my team for the last 6 years. Just 40 years of age, healthy & fit. Married with a child. No Smoking and Never tasted Alcohol.
He suffered a Cardiac Arrest. Whats shocking is he texted me for leave at 8.37 am & he breathed his last at 8.47 am. A man, while he was conscious, messages me 10 minutes before his last breath. COMPLETELY SHOCKED.
"Life is so unpredicatable. Be kind to people around you & live life happily till it lasts, for you never know whats in store the next minute"
Om Shanti 🙏