Tazeen Qureshy

Tazeen Qureshy is an independent journalist based in Odisha, India. She holds a master’s degree in convergent journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and has close to a decade of experience in the field. Tazeen’s articles and reports have been published by leading national and international news publications. Her areas of interest include rural issues, climate and environment, gender, education, health, and sports.

Articles by Tazeen Qureshy

Health & Well-being

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May 24, 2022

Warding off evil spirits: Odisha’s traditional healers counter superstitions

Why did local nonprofits in Odisha’s Kendujhar district involve traditional healers to help defeat the superstitious practice of hot iron branding of newborns?

by Tazeen Qureshy | 2 min read