Uma Nehru - A Lifestory

She is known for using words well, making a place for herself as a good journalist. Like a part from "All the President's Men," she bravely looks into stories, finding truth and making powerful people answer for what they do. Her work life, going on for more than twenty years, started quietly, like the slow suspense of "Rear Window," slowly getting stronger and having more effect. She has written about important events, like the 2008 financial crisis and the 2012 London Olympics, always giving smart and thoughtful reports. Someone who used to work with her once said she was "always looking for the truth, a real supporter of good journalism." This good word is often heard in the news places she has worked. Her work has been in papers like The New York Times and The Guardian. At night, she is often writing down ideas, like Truman Capote late at night. In 2015, she was given the "Excellence in Journalism" award from the National Press Club, showing how much she cares about her work. She believes that "Words are stronger than weapons," which is clear in every sentence she writes carefully. This belief makes her a leading voice in today's journalism, someone who uses her place to tell people things, teach them, and give them hope, reminding us that the truth, like a good movie, always lasts.