Abha Thapalyal Gandhi - Editor

In the last 20 odd years I have been involved in several different fields of work, including editing, writing and head noting, commissioning/product development for publishing firms, managing editorial professionals and authors, preparing publication strategy as well as schedules, law practice, and teaching at the university level. The one common connecting thread linking them all is communication skills. Command over the English language is the critical factor that has helped me in developing my professional skills.

Having worked as a publishing professional with many distinguished scholars and authors, I have also acquired a strong feel for systematic research in the social sciences, piecing together data points , logical argumentation, and organizing written work. My interest in words and communication has grown with the passing of the years. My areas of strength are writing and editorial tasks.

On a more personal note, I should mention that my late father was an international civil servant posted out of the country for many years; I grew up in an environment where people from many different cultural backgrounds studied and worked together. I learnt early to function with respect for diversity and differences of view. In today's interconnected world this background is likely to be of value.