Varun Ramesh Balan
Writer, editor and multimedia strategist
Oxford MSc · Asst. Editor at HAPPIEST HEALTH · Editorial Director, ADELPHI COMMUNICATIONS · Formerly at THE WEEK, MADRAS COURIER & THE HINDU
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Writer, editor and multimedia strategist
Oxford MSc · Asst. Editor at HAPPIEST HEALTH · Editorial Director, ADELPHI COMMUNICATIONS · Formerly at THE WEEK, MADRAS COURIER & THE HINDU
Contact MeI help organisations and editors shape bold ideas with precision writing, intelligent visuals, and audience-first strategy that actually works.
Reported and photographed local news at The Hindu as a student intern. First newsroom experience, learning the craft from the ground up.
Helped revitalise a 233-year-old publication. Wrote 200+ features on history, culture, economics and society. Madras Courier went on to win a WAN-IFRA award win for Best Digital Startup (South Asia).
Reported on culture and videogames for the magazine and covered the world & business beats for online, winning Best Newcomer at THE WEEK.
Wrote articles on business leadership, strategy and culture for GLOBIS Europe, leading to audience growth.
Assistant Editor and correspondent for microbiome, tech and hobbies at Happiest Health.
“Varun is an employer’s dream.”
“Lowkey one of the best writers out there.”
“One of our finest writers.”
“Thanks to you, we increased web traffic by 37%.”