A selection of pieces I've written, produced, and edited across print and digital publications. Click any card to read it in full.
The Guardian
Environment · Multi-part series
An environment series tracking the worst drought in 1,200 years — the shrinking Colorado River, falling reservoirs, and the water reckoning facing the American South-West.
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US News · Multi-part series
A voting-rights series marking the anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder, examining how the decision reshaped ballot access across the US in the decade since.
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US News · Multi-part series
A US-news series profiling the people who run, contest, and influence American elections from the inside.
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March 2025
Copy edited for The Guardian US — a celebration of the Bollywood blockbuster and its enduring emotional hold on audiences around the world.
The Guardian
August 2022
Copy edited for The Guardian US — a practical safety guide on building a wildfire emergency plan, from evacuation routes to go-bags and communication strategies.
Hyperallergic
December 12, 2019
A reported cultural feature on Dalit musicians reclaiming their artistic identity and challenging caste-based exclusion through contemporary music.
Home & Design Trends
Vol 7 No 3, 2019
A cover profile of New Delhi lighting designer Nikhil Paul, tracing how one debut collection put his studio Paul Matter on the global design map.
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Vol 7 No 3, 2019
An in-depth architectural feature on the UAE's newest cultural hub, designed by Serie Architects on Dubai's Jaddaf Waterfront.
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May 2019
A special feature exploring six imaginative themed bedroom setups for children — from safari adventures to royal storytelling corners.
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March 2019
A spotlight on the craftspeople and independent makers quietly shaping the world of Indian interiors and home design.
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January 2019
A practical guide to integrating smart home technology — from automated lighting to app-controlled appliances — into everyday interiors.
Read article ↗ELLE DECOR India
A candid interview with Danish architect and BIG founder Bjarke Ingels on designing cities, sustainability, and the future of architecture.
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A profile interview with Italian architect and designer Matteo Thun on his philosophy of sustainable luxury and timeless form.
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A portrait interview with Shanghai-based architects Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu — EDIDA Designers of the Year 2017 — on collaboration, identity, and modern design in China.
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An interiors feature on designer Deane Panday's dramatic Mumbai home — a masterclass in dark, rich aesthetics and curated luxury.
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A hotel feature on Andaz Delhi, exploring how the property weaves Indian craft traditions into its architecture, interiors, and guest experience.
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An intimate portrait of Patrizia Moroso — creative director of the iconic Italian furniture brand — tracing a day in her world of bold colour and design.
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A visual showcase of landmark Neri & Hu projects — the Suzhou Chapel, their Design Commune in Shanghai, and collaborative pieces for Poltrona Frau.
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A brand profile of the 101-year-old Italian furniture house Asnaghi Interiors, tracing its origins in Brianza and its enduring vision for classical luxury.
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Coverage of the ELLE DECOR International Design Awards India edition, celebrating the country's most outstanding designers and makers of the year.
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A compact brand spotlight on Trunks Company, the Indian label reviving the art of bespoke trunk-making with a contemporary twist.
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A design commentary on adaptable living and the future of multifunctional furniture — exploring how compact spaces are reshaping the way we design for urban life.
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A profile of the Pritzker Architecture Prize 2017 winners and their philosophy of building for people — not spectacle — as embodied by the Soulages Museum.
Read article ↗Hi! I'm Tasneem, a writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and digital media.
I work with writers, brands and publications to sharpen prose, tighten structure and make writing sing.
Whether it's a 300-word blurb or a 10,000-word feature, I bring the same commitment to every project: reading closely, questioning gently, and always keeping the writer's voice at the centre of the work.
Outside of work, you will find me reading, DIYing or planning my next big adventure – all with a steaming cup of coffee in hand.
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The Guardian US
Copy edited and fact-checked 4,500+ articles generating over 50 million views across politics, technology, features, art, design, and lifestyle.
GoodHomes India & Home & Design Trends
Wrote, copy edited, and fact-checked 200+ features; streamlined processes for 2× faster production of web and magazine content.
BeautifulHomes.com · Asian Paints Ltd.
Managed a monthly editorial calendar of 250+ digital articles; developed social strategies driving 18,000 unique visitors per month.
ELLE DECOR India · Ogaan Media
Led all aspects of ELLE DECOR International Design Awards (India) 2017 — one of the publication's most successful events.
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Recipient of three academic scholarships; published on Hyperallergic.com.
Jai Hind College, Mumbai
Class valedictorian for Journalism; awarded the 2012–2013 Sumitomo scholarship.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Open to copy editing, editorial, and content strategy roles.
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