Editors - EssentiallySports

Raising the editorial bar

At EssentiallySports, our content goes through a process as rigorous as a game-tape analysis. Just as athletes and coaches review film to strategize and perfect their next move, our editorial team reviews every piece carefully before publishing it for our readers.

We operate 24/7 with a team of experienced editors and writers who ensure that every article is accurate, insightful, and aligned with our commitment to quality journalism. From breaking news to in-depth features, each story is crafted through our in-house editorial system which prioritizes integrity.

Our Vision

To serve the underserved by exploring interesting storylines and treating them with utmost editorial care — delivering trusted, engaging, and accessible sports coverage to fans worldwide.

Our Editors

Rajesh Viswanathan is a veteran content leader with over 25 years of experience in editorial operations, digital publishing, and newsroom strategy. His career spans top-tier media organizations including Zee, Ten Sports, MSN, and Microsoft, where he actively covered American sports, as well as the Ramco Group. Known for pioneering newsroom innovation and steering critical digital transformation projects, Rajesh has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and editorial foresight. As Editorial Advisor at EssentiallySports, he plays a pivotal role in shaping content direction, upholding quality standards, and mentoring editorial talent. His sharp instinct for audience-first storytelling and deep expertise in SEO-conscious journalism and content governance anchor ES’s commitment to delivering trusted, engaging sports coverage to its American readership.

Sourabh Singh is the Editor-in-Chief at EssentiallySports. A Sports Management diploma holder, Sourabh began his media career in 2015 at a fast-growing startup. He started out as a sports writer covering the NBA, UFC, Tennis, and the off-field lives of American athletes, before transitioning into a Managing Editor role. Thereafter, Sourabh joined ES in 2020, marking an end to a brief stint at Decathlon. Since then, he has led the editorial team with a sharp focus on journalistic integrity, accuracy, and mentorship. Under his leadership, the team has grown into a dynamic newsroom that consistently delivers trusted sports coverage to millions of satisfied readers.

Reubyn Coutinho is the Content Quality Lead at EssentiallySports. This Mass Communication major analyzes reader metrics and studies competitors to craft, adapt, and uphold EssentiallySports's editorial guidelines. In five years at EssentiallySports, he has trained/mentored over 110 journalists, founded and led the content enhancement team, made data-driven changes to article formats, created guidelines for unique content offerings to appeal to the American sports fan, overseen the transition from a sports blog to a sports news website, introduced an editorial feedback loop for Newsletter offerings. As a reporter, Reubyn has filed 1,000+ articles across WWE, UFC, F1, Tennis, Boxing, NFL, and NBA. He has interviewed former UFC champions, Demetrious Johnson and Miesha Tate. Away from the desk, Reubyn, a cinephile, is a film critic and editor with Netflix Junkie and other websites.

Jahnabi is the Newsroom Lead Editor at EssentiallySports. Five years in the field have seen her fine-tuning content marketability and audience understanding to ensure premium quality with reasonable storytelling in trending articles. Her body of work is centered on fundamentals such as news judgment, style, and tone of the brand. Apart from understanding her reader with a bull’s eye precision across 14 sports, Jahnabi along with the Newsroom team are actively taking the lead in the storied curation of the ES homepage. Amidst celebrity culture and sensationalism barraging into sports journalism worldwide, Jahnabi’s ethics push her not just toward understanding layered truths and nuances, but most importantly, earning the trust of the reader. When away from her desk, Jahnabi either indulges herself in “reading” sports to nurse the art of storytelling or takes late-night rides with her beloved pet.

Sheldon Pereira is the Lead Editor for golf at EssentiallySports. Having written nearly 700 articles during his time as a writer in the division, Sheldon established himself as one of the go-tos for all things golf at ES. His area of expertise lay in the analysis of golfers’ legal woes, and one of his pieces, Tiger Woods’ Ex-Girlfriend Takes a Major U-Turn in the $30,000,000 Saga, even saw a whopping six-figure number of readers. Sheldon, now in the editorial department at ES, uses his expertise in the sport to help other writers find the right words. He has left his mark on the editorial front too, with one of his edited articles garnering over 3.5 million views and trending at the top of the charts for over a week. Although golf grabs up the majority of his day, when the sun sets on his daily time at ES, Sheldon indulges in an extensive self-care routine, which includes hours together spent teaming up with his brother in Fortnite and getting lost in the imaginary worlds of Percy Jackson and Eragon!

Shivali Nathta is a NASCAR Lead Editor at EssentiallySports. She leads a team of experienced writers and works alongside them during live coverage for the Cup Series races. To date, she has published countless off-court as well as on-court stories on top drivers like Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and Bubba Wallace. At the time of pushing out stories, as an English Major with 4 years of experience in creating content, Shivali looks to provide her readers with the most well-rounded and informative articles. When she is not engrossed into the world of Stock Car Racing, she can found publishing stories for NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady.

Purva Jain is a Lead Editor at EssentiallySports who manages the day-to-day functioning and editorial quality of Olympic sports division. The correspondent-turned-editor, Purva started her journey with ES by demonstrating her journalistic prowess with the coverage of the 2022/23 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup. She followed her passion for covering the thrill of live events and brought insights to the American reader by covering the 2023 Kentucky Derby event. Beyond her role as a lead, Purva is a distinguished author, having written three books that reflect her literary contributions and her love for written content. Her editorial practices not only ensure the production of engaging and accurate content but also oversee responsible journalism practices.

Cristin Varghese, the Lead Editor at EssentiallySports' NFL and College Football divisions represents a distinguished fusion of media expertise and sports journalism. With an illustrious career spanning over a decade of executive production for prestigious media institutions like Disney and Comedy Central, Cristin has established himself as a consummate professional who elevates sports reporting to an art form. His journalistic approach is characterized by a remarkable ability to synthesize entertainment and rigorous sports analysis, offering readers an intellectually engaging and uniquely compelling perspective on football at the EssentiallySports Editorial desk.

Himanshi Garg is an Olympics Editor at EssentiallySports. Having worked as a Creative Writing Intern Himanshi honed her craft through published research articles and collaborative projects. Her love for the Olympic Games spans across events like track and field, gymnastics, and swimming, but what captivates her the most are the tales of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and perseverance displayed by athletes. She is an avid follower of American gymnastics, Himanshi finds inspiration in the stories of teamwork, dedication, and personal triumphs within the sport. When Himanshi is not crafting compelling sports narratives, she enjoys baking, reading, and painting. To learn more about her work, catch her on:

Daniel, a Lead Editor at EssentiallySports, is also a tenured author with over 1100 stories specializing in and around 'The Beautiful Game'. From an in-depth exposure to Lionel Messi's World Cup triumph to Cristiano Ronaldo's shock move to Saudi and Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham turnaround, Daniel has been a pillar of quality and excellence while penning stories and mentoring authors achieve apt storytelling. Wazza's bicycle kick was 'the moment' for Daniel in 2011.

Pragya Vashisth is Lead Editor for the NBA Legends division at EssentiallySports. He holds a Masters in Sports Management and has embraced multiple roles from writer to editor at ES. Pragya is putting his penchant for writing and passion for basketball to mentor the next batch of editors. From the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony to game analysis by icons like Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and more, he has been at the center of all things related to the legends. His successful coverage of major sporting events helped him transition to the lead editor role, where he ensures quality and responsible journalism practices. Additionally, Pragya was a divisional basketball player and has been following the NBA for over 15 years.

Yeswanth Praveen is the lead editor of the UFC division at EssentiallySports. This Master's graduate in English Literature has written nearly a thousand articles for ES before taking up his duties to lead the division. He was a constant presence in the live coverage team, reporting the happenings at UFC PPVs and Fight Nights in real time.

Deepanshi Bajaj is a vibrant and compassionate individual whose passion for life radiates through her every endeavor. Though not an ardent follower of baseball, she takes up the responsibilities associated with the sport seriously, striving to live up to the expectations placed upon her. Deepanshi's journey into baseball began with a genuine curiosity and interest in the sport.

Ranvijay Singh is the NASCAR Lead Editor at EssentiallySports. He leads a team of writers and editors intending to provide readers with some informative, entertaining, and enlightening pieces on their favorite drivers like Dale Earnhardt Jr, Tony Stewart, and Kyle Busch. He also time to time looks into the live event coverage, which can include pre and post-race conferences, track-side interviews, and on-track incidents. After completing his graduate degree in Journalism, he has worked for a number of media outlets gathering a strong news writing experience of over 5 years. For hobbies, he likes to cook, make music and play racing games.

Paras Pande is the Editorial Ops Lead at EssentiallySports. Prior to joining ES, Paras gained expertise as an MMA writer whilst working with Sportskeeda. A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication, he covered UFC for 3 years before becoming an Editor.

Mallika Singh is a Project Consultant at EssentiallySports, working towards content and brand moderation, and bringing sports philosophy and her legal knowledge to the business side of the ES brand. Also a former lawyer-turned-Lead Editor at the company's NFL division, Mallika has always put her penchant for writing and a fondness for American football to lead desk editors. In her day-to-day, she broke down complex plays, leading LIVE News Center, and guiding the team towards responsible journalism.

Ariva Debnath is a NASCAR Primary Editor at EssentiallySports. After completing her undergrad from one of the top Journalism institutes, and working in the media world for 3 years, she now leads a team of motorsport writers. Often being the first to cover driver press conferences and interviews, she has done a multitude of stories on racers like Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, and Kyle Larson. Ariva was even a part of a championship-winning racket sports team in college. But when she is away from the sporting world, she likes to paint, cook and watch anime.

Arnima Shukla is a Lead Editor for the Olympic Sports division at EssentiallySports. With more than four years of experience in editing, Arnima brings her journalistic expertise to the ES editorial desk. The former badminton player, Arnima covers a wide range of sporting arenas and guides writers to add value to the news pieces. She showcased her journalistic prowess by helping writers cover three prime events - 2023 Tour de France, 2024 Marathon Olympic Qualifiers, and the 2024 Doha Swimming Championships. When she is not mentoring writers or publishing the next big story, Arnima can be found gardening or listening to insightful podcasts.

Joyita Das is a primary editor in the UFC division at EssentiallySports. With over 3 years of experience at the editorial desk, she brings her penchant for storytelling to train her writers at ES. She is a constant presence on the live coverage team and occasionally pushes out stories from Boxing and Bodybuilding.

Riya Singhal is a Golf Editor at EssentiallySports, with experience covering DP World Tour and LIV Golf events live at some of Asia’s largest courses. She’s had the chance to sit down personally with rising stars like Eugenio Chacarra, bringing fresh insights to the stories she edits. When she’s off the clock, Riya loves getting lost in a good thriller—especially anything by Holly Jackson.

During her stint as the Lead Editor of Boxing at EssentiallySports, Snigdhaa has been able to channel her love for the sport in a manner that allows for a daily rendezvous with the sweet science. Her daily affairs include ensuring that the unheard aspects of the sport are known, helping authors direct their passion for Boxing into the narrations that they produce and bringing to the fans something that gives them food for thought. She has covered Exclusive interviews involving Adam Wilks, Mia St John and Rasheda Ali. When she’s not immersed in any of it, you will find her turning over the pages of some classic or designing outfits in her mother’s studio.

Rohini Kottu is a Newsroom Editor at EssentiallySports. She has embraced a variety of roles in the organization, ranging from writer, divisional editor, and homepage editor. Her role sees her deliver top-quality articles, and storytelling that moves people who visit the website’s 14 category pages. With in-depth knowledge of several sports, she understands what sports fanatics want to read and takes great pride in understanding the audience to make reader-centric decisions. In the era of digital innovations and AI technology, she believes it takes passion to thrive in sports journalism. During her free time, she loves reading, talking about mental health, and drinking good coffee

My tryst with sports was accidental, but what followed was nothing short of a pursuit of excellence. Having penned over 1,500 articles, I've written about and edited pieces on the key figures ES regularly features across sports like MLB, Tennis, and WNBA. Some of my favorite athletes include Shohei Ohtani, Derek Jeter, Roger Federer, Coco Gauff, A'ja Wilson, and Caitlin Clark.

Gokul Gopalakrishna Pillai is a Boxing Editor at EssentiallySports. He has about five years of content writing and editing experience behind him that aids him in understanding the narrative nuances in storytelling. He leads a team of passionate writers and guides them with the best editorial practices. Gokul’s journalistic prowess best comes to the fore during live events, the Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou as one of the many. When he is not laboring away trying to get the most important news out, you can find him being an armchair expert trying to feed the same curiosity that brought him to boxing.

Shivatmika Manvi is an Editor at EssentiallySports, focusing on the WNBA and College Basketball. During March Madness, she was a key contributor to our exclusive newsletter, She Got Game. With a sharp eye for narrative structure and a knack for headline crafting, Shivatmika has led her team through extensive coverage of multiple March Madness editions, including curating the coveted Bracket. From Rick Pitino’s recurring resurgence to Dawn Staley’s growing dynasty, she is committed to telling stories that go beyond the box score.

Deepali Verma is an Editor at EssentiallySports. With more than 2 years of experience in content editing, Deepali ensures precision and high standards in the quality of the content. A basketball player herself, Deepali is a big fan of Stephen Curry and closely follows the Point Guard’s team, the Golden State Warriors. Beyond the thrill of the NBA playoffs, Deepali also keeps an eye out to seek the adrenaline of motorsports and specifically follows Formula 1. When she is not enhancing the next trending story, Deepali can be found following her passion for photography.

Abhishek Rajan is a baseball editor at EssentiallySports. With over 5 years of experience in content curation, Abhishek combines his sharp editorial lens with thorough knowledge of the sport to shape gripping stories. An MLB enthusiast, Abhishek's gateway to the sport has been the iconic no. 99 in the Pinstripes, who is still launching homers into the orbit just about fine. Apart from Aaron Judge, Abhishek is an avid Novak Djokovic fan as well and admires his tenacity against all odds. When not watching sports or enhancing a news story, Abhishek is often lost with something related to science.

Vineet Nandwana is an Editor at EssentiallySports. With over five years of experience as a writer and editor in fields like film production and sports journalism, Vineet brings his diverse experience to the ES editorial desk. As he follows the best editorial practices, Vineet makes sure to produce top-notch content that resonates with the American audience and gives them the forefront view of the nooks and crannies of their favorite athletes. An avid UFC fan, Vineet closely follows Conor McGregor and keeps himself up to date with new developments and events related to the world of combat sports.

Shrabana Sengupta is an Olympics Sports Editor at EssentiallySports. As a correspondent-turned-editor, Shrabana started her journey at ES as a Major League Baseball writer and covered two prime MLB events: the 2023 World Series and the Free Agency that followed. During the 2023 World Series, Shrabana wrote her perspectives on Shohei Ohtani's highly anticipated record-breaking contract with the LA Dodgers. After she transitioned to the editorial role, Shrabana covered the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the 2025 Kentucky Derby. With her staunch editorial lens, she mentors writers to deliver the best quality content in clutch time.

Christaline Meyers is a senior Olympics writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in gymnastics and alpine skiing. Christaline is one of the acclaimed authorities in the coverage of 6x All-Around champion, Simone Biles. She has written extensively, covering every detail of Biles’s life stories as well as providing her perspective on Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike controversy. Beyond the gymnastics realm, Christaline also takes an avid interest in the development of the on-field rivalry between Mikaela Shiffrin and Petra Vlhova in the snow-covered alps. When away from the ES Desk, she can be found meditating and listening to music.

Siddharth Shirwadkar is a NASCAR editor at EssentiallySports with deep roots in the world of the motorsport. Pursuing Multimedia and Mass Communication, Siddharth has all the necessary tools to convert his love for F1 into fascinating articles. His journey began at an early age, watching the Ferrari of Michael Schumacher and then, Sebastian Vettel win at the Indian GP. Since then, Siddharth has been an avid follower of the sport ever since, turning into an ardent Max Verstappen supporter. In his free time, you can find Siddharth indulged in cooking and listening to music for some peace of mind.

Ridhiman Das is a Golf Editor at EssentiallySports, with a sharp focus on the LPGA and PGA Tours. With over five years of experience as an editor, he’s helped shape the site’s coverage of multiple golf events—always looking for the small but surprising details that fans might have missed. Whether it’s Tiger Woods’ subtle reactions or Nelly Korda’s on-course quirks, Ridhiman brings those moments to light. When he’s not editing, he resets by shooting hoops at the local basketball court—his personal form of therapy.

Raising the editorial bar

At EssentiallySports, our content goes through a process as rigorous as a game-tape analysis. Just as athletes and coaches review film to strategize and perfect their next move, our editorial team reviews every piece carefully before publishing it for our readers.

Our Vision

To serve the underserved by exploring interesting storylines and treating them with utmost editorial care — delivering trusted, engaging, and accessible sports coverage to fans worldwide.

Our Approach to Editorial Excellence

Multi-tiered Editorial Review:

Dedicated Editorial Refinement:

Commitment to Transparency & Verification:

Real-time Newsroom Coordination:

Our Editors