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Pearl D’Souza is a principal correspondent at The Times of India, having dedicated nine years to journalism. She covers health, along with a wide range of other topics. She is particularly focused on the rapidly evolving health sector, with special emphasis on public health infrastructure. Her reporting spans education, science, and technology, food. She was certified as a Climate Correspondent by the Fulbright-Hays Public Diplomacy Program, organized by the US Mission India in 2024, and is a 2025 candidate for United Nation's RAF memorial journalism fellowship.