Hello 👋
My name is Chandni Sehgal. I’m a freelance journalist based in Mumbai and I write on travel, beauty and wellness, design, culture and more. I have been a journalist for over 13 years and I specialise in profiles, social commentary and health and wellness stories (and offering unsolicited advice).
Along with freelance writing, I am open to creative projects across platforms, ghost writing books, co-authoring and editing. Things I like include books, food and dogs. Things I dislike include introducing myself – verbally, and in writing, so that’s it for now.
Scroll down to read a selection of my work!
Click here to read my awkward in-depth description of my career and myself.
Featured Work
This all-natural skincare routine helps fight acne
Reviewing the anti-acne skincare product range from Forest Essentials
Say cheers to being sober curious
Raising a toast to the new movement
What is PMDD and how do I know if I have it?
PMS’ moodier sister
Quitting my job led to an identity crisis
When what you do becomes who you are
7 reasons you might suddenly gain weight…
…that have nothing to do with overeating or laziness
Engaging in constructive conversations on social issues
…Without starting a fire, or drawing ire.
Naiyya Saggi on her journey as a mompreneur
An interview with the founder of Baby Chakra
Let’s talk about premarital sex, baby
A feature on pre-marital sex in India featuring educator and founder of Untaboo Education, discussing why it’s such a taboo subject and how to talk to your kids (and parents about it)
What on earth is a fertility diet and should I be on it?
The experts weigh in on the foods that could help improve your chances of pregnancy
11 non-fiction books to get you through tough times
Click here for the real-life stories that you can identify with, and learn from.
14 literary retellings to tweak your world view
These will stir you awake, like a splash of ice cold water on a hot summer day.
15 books that spark joy no matter when you read them
The literary equivalent of a hug
15 books about strong women you can't help but fall in love with
Dip into this oestrogen-filled pool of memoirs and novels we love
12 books that sensitively portray what it's like living with mental health issues
Cathartic mental health books, some contemporary, and some iconic classics
11 fantasy book series and novels
…that will add magic to your life
9 realistic books on love
For the incurable romantic
The party survival guide for humans who hate them
Master the Irish Goodbye, and more
These fit Indian women are proving that muscles aren't just for men
They share their physical, mental and dietary regimen
An Indian Wiccan spells out what the craft is all about
An interview with Angel Serrao
A daydreamer's travel guide
A list of the fictional places we’d love to teleport to, inspired by our favourite books, shows and pop culture icons.
When I Grow Up, I want to be & When I Grow Up I want to be 2
I was contributing writer on two books for children published by Indian publisher Juggernaut. The first book, features heroes like Shafali Verma, the girl wonder cricketer who broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record and Afroz Shah, who led the world’s largest beach Clean-up in Mumbai, and more. Its sequel features many more including wildlife activist, Supraja Dharini, who has helped over 18 lakh baby turtles return safely to the wild and Rocket Woman of India, Ritu Karidhal.