Sameer Yasir

I am a reporter for The New York Times, covering news from India and other countries in the region. I am based in New Delhi.

What I Cover

I cover breaking news and write features about the fastest-growing region in the world, helping readers understand India’s increasing influence, the everyday lives of its citizens and the rise of nationalism in the country. I could be writing about a riot or human rights violations or a natural disaster. I might also dig deeper into stories about the country, interviewing business leaders and policymakers to understand jobless growth. I also love writing profiles of ordinary people trying to bring change to the country.

My Background

I joined The Times in 2020 after working as an independent journalist for about six years. During that time, my work appeared in The Times, Time magazine, Foreign Policy, The Los Angeles Times, The Times of London and BBC Online among other places.

Over the years, I’ve covered conflict in Kashmir, ethnic strife in India’s Northeast region, natural disasters in middle and southern India and riots over India’s citizenship law. I speak four Indian languages, and some Japanese and Malay. Before I became a journalist, I worked at the Information and Resource Center, Singapore.

Journalistic Ethics

Like all Times reporters, I am committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in our Ethical Journalism Handbook. I try to be as fair and accurate as possible. I don’t participate in any political causes, and I don’t accept free press tours for assignments, or hospitality from people I write about. The Times covers all expenses wherever I travel for stories.

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