Ishaan Shahabadi
Student At St. Stephen’s College, Delhi (University Of Delhi)
Delhi
Summary
I am an engaged student active in civil services preparation and mental health advocacy, with experience in co-organizing events and leading initiatives. My strengths lie in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, supported by practical involvement in diverse projects and community service. I strive to make a positive impact within my college and beyond through my dedication and leadership
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Research Assistant
Office of Shri Randeep Singh Surjewala, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Rajasthan), National General Secretary, All India Congress Committee
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Organized and standardized a digital repository of approximately 2,000 press notes to enhance accessibility and content management for the MP's official website.
- Drafted Zero Hour submissions on Sanchaar Saathi and the Delhi Red Fort blast case for deliberation in the Winter Session of Parliament (December 1–19, 2025).
- Prepared starred and unstarred parliamentary questions focused on governance, public safety, and regulatory issues for the winter session.
- Conducted rapid policy research and documentation to strengthen legislative interventions and strategic parliamentary communication.
- Assisted in drafting press releases and media briefs, contributing to the MP’s public outreach and narrative development on key national topics.
Research Assistant
Office of Shri Dhairyashil Mohan Patil, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Maharashtra)
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Authored a research paper on the status of uniform and standardized safety protocols for recreational activities in tourism and cooperative fisheries in the Konkan region of Maharashtra.
- Drafting press notes and questions to be asked in Parliament.
- Translating and preparing legislative briefs for the Hon. M.P.
- Researching constituency-specific and national issues of concern.
Research and Content Writing Intern
NDTV
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop targeted social media campaigns for increased audience engagement.
- Ensured accuracy in published materials by meticulously fact-checking sources before incorporating them into written pieces.
- Increased user engagement by writing informative content and maintaining a database for OTT and movie streaming platforms, including descriptions of actors and subtitles.
Research Assistant
Office of Jenab Waheed Ur Rehman Parra, Hon’ble M.L.A., Pulwama, People’s Democratic Party of Jammu and Kashmir
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Conducted policy research and legislative analysis on budgetary priorities and governance issues in Jammu and Kashmir, producing briefs that informed legislative debates during the Budget Session.
- Developed departmental policy assessments and strategic documentation to evaluate the real-time implications of fiscal decisions on local communities.
- Supported the communications and media team by drafting press releases, speeches, and briefing notes that strengthened the office’s stakeholder outreach and public narrative.
- Engaged in constituency development research, including scheme tracking, issue mapping, and preparation of dossiers to aid field-level governance interventions.
- Drafted responses to public grievances and policy correspondence, demonstrating familiarity with democratic processes, redressal systems, and administration in a conflict-sensitive region.
Intern
NEWSINDIA
01.2024 - Current
- Interned at www.newsindiaofficial.com, writing several news articles with them.
- The U.R.L.s to a few are attached below:
- Https://www.newsindiaofficial.com/el-pucca-mieli-analyzing-javier-milies-plans-for-argentina/
- Https://www.newsindiaofficial.com/countdown-to-democracy-unveiling-the-stakes-and-stories-behind-the-2024-elections/
- Https://www.newsindiaofficial.com/as-roma-sacks-jose-mourinho-after-poor-run-daniele-de-rossi-named-interim-coach/
- Https://www.newsindiaofficial.com/turbulent-times-for-lewandowski-what-should-he-look-forward-to-in-2024/
Founding Secretary-General
Society for Social and Criminal Justice (S.S.C.J.), St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
08.2024 - Current
- Helps to disseminate legal education among peers and the underprivileged.
- In process of creating the society, have received 300 signups out of a total college strength of 1200.
Director Of Broadcast
The Media Cell, St. Stephen’s College
01.2023 - Current
- A student-led media organization focused on communication and engagement within the college
- Wrote 3 insightful articles for The Media Cell’s Instagram news team
- Co-organized The Media Cell’s Inaugural Lecture with Mrs. Sonia Singh, Editorial Director and President- NDTV Ethics Committee
- Wrote the “Welcome to College” section for The Media Cell’s newsletter
- Worked intensively with setting up and updating multiple Media Cell screens in college, posting the schedule of events
- Supervised events being covered by our society and their publication.
- Running all broadcast operations for the society.
Publications
The Media Cell, St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
01.2022 - Current
- Attached links of interviews conducted:
- Https://youtu.be/gMjhPSmgOQc?si=nP19UQfMITnmpvwv
- Https://youtu.be/9fbrcVE2uFs?si=uQbH-DasiN7mq4s
- Https://youtu.be/3mmW-p36V6k?si=SqV5cCVJQg53qJ6g
- Https://youtube.com/@themediacell.stephenscol2687?si=ZUcNnxhgJUB6PGH
- Https://www.instagram.com/themediacell/
Joint Secretary: Mental Health and Student Welfare
Students’ Union Society, St. Stephen’s College
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Student union dedicated to representing student interests and organizing events
- Co-organized the convocation ceremonies of the classes of 2020 and 2021, who were forced to miss their originally scheduled ceremonies due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Launched EmpathEar, a mental health initiative providing a safe space for students.
- Mitigated student issues with the administration and faculty.
- Organized mental health seminars with the Social Service League.
- Had introductory sessions on destigmatizing mental health with college counselor.
- Organized the Students’ Union Society’s Inaugural Lecture with Mr. Salman Khurshid, Former External Affairs Minister of India. Prepared the event report, following the course of things throughout the day.
- Co-organized a special edition talk, with Dr. Shashi Tharoor, MP, Lok Sabha, Thiruvananthapuram and 50 other distinguished alumni of college. Anchored the event.
- Organized a talk on Parliamentary Practices with Mr. Ravindra Garimella, Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. Anchored the event.
Executive Council Member
Civil Services Forum, St. Stephen’s College
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Dedicated to preparing students for civil services through discussions and workshops
- Co-headed the Group Discussions and Soft Skills vertical of the society
- Collaborated with Drishti IAS in organizing a seminar on “The Civil Services Exam: How to get started?” with Mr. Abhishek Mishra and Mr. Prashant Sharma.
- Headed the organization of a seminar on “Acing Group Discussions: The Magic Mantra”, with Mr. Amit Poddar, Group Discussions head at “TIME” institute.
- Organized multiple inter-college Group Discussions and Policy Presentation Competitions
- Managed the Online Whatsapp Group Discussions Community, designing posters and providing summaries
- Worked for the Newspaper Reading Circle of the society, training juniors
- Collaborated for the organization of the society’s annual flagship event “Colloquium”, bringing in opportunities with Sleepy IAS classes.
- Co-organized a talk with IAS alumnus Mr. Anshul Bhatt
Joint Secretary
Leadership Cell, St. Stephen’s College
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Inspiring Innovation in young leaders.
- Moderated insightful discussions on the role of youth environmental sustainability in partnership with C.E.E.W. India (Council on Energy, Environment and Water) including a standalone seminar with Dr. Vishwas Chitale, Senior Project Lead at C.E.E.W. India.
- Co-organized a high-scale inter-college event with Mr. Abhinandan Sekhri (Co-founder, Newslaundry) as the chief speaker on the theme- Breaking Barriers: Ethics, Ownership and the Free Press.
- Constantly worked with the Media and Publicity team of the society, working intensively to increase our online presence and outreach.
- Co-organized an informative talk, “Reigning Perspectives” with Professor Dr. A.K. Ramakrishnan (J.N.U.) on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- Regularly followed up on research work to generate sponsorship opportunities as well as to enhance the quality of our blogs and writeups.
Elected First-Year Representative
Students’ Union Society, St. Stephen’s College
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Participated actively in student governance and college activities
- Co-headed the NAAC team visit, achieving A++ certification
- Ensured smooth operations for fellow junior members
- Collaborated in organizing and managing the annual college fest- HARMONY 2023
Member
Campus Placement Cell, St. Stephen’s College
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitates placement opportunities for students in collaboration with various firms
- Organized several pre-placement talks with eminent firms like Deloitte, McKinsey, and Accenture.
- Communicated with potential employers expressing interest in collaboration.
- Initiated a multi-networking framework within and outside the society mainly through LinkedIn.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - English
St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
12.2025
Minor - Political Science
St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
12.2025
10+2 (C.B.S.E.) - undefined
Sachdeva Public School, Rohini, Sector-13, Delhi
01.2022
Class 10 (Matriculation) (C.B.S.E.) - undefined
Sachdeva Public School, Rohini, Sector-13, Delhi
01.2020
Certificate Course - Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the next Pandemic
Harvard X (edx)
01.2020
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- National Topper C.U.E.T. U.G. 2022: All India Rank 1 with a score of 800/800.
- School Topper (Humanities): Scored 94.6% in my C.B.S.E. Class 12 Board Examinations.
- Successful Initiative Launch: Launched ‘EmpathEar’ supporting 200 students’ mental health.
- Seminar Organization Leader: Organised seminars on civil services preparation, intellectual discourse and media and journalism.
- NAAC Certification Success: Achieved A++ during NAAC team visit participation.
- Analysing Public Policy with a Legislator: Internship at the Office of Shri Dhairyasheel Mohan Patil, Honourable Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Maharashtra).
COMPETITIONS
- Won Silver Medal at Ryan International School in the Inter-School G.K. Quiz Competition.
- Won Gold Medal in School Inter-House Debate Competition at Senior-Secondary Level.
- Participated in Inter-College General Quiz, organized by Hansraj College, University of Delhi.
- Won the 3rd position at Lady Shri Ram College for Women’s Policy Dilemma under Econvista’24, a policy case competition where I had the opportunity to present a tri-region programme (Karnataka, Bihar and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir)
- Finished as the Runners-up in S.R.C.C. (Shri Ram College of Commerce) Vichardhara under Bizstreet’24 where I had the opportunity to present on Lebanon’s economic and geopolitical crises.
- Finished as the Runners-up in Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College’s Strategy Shastra, under Quaestus’24 where I had the opportunity to present on a sustainable policy plan to direct e-waste and to ensure its optimal recycling and disposal.
Timeline
Research and Content Writing Intern
NDTV
11.2025 - 01.2026
Research Assistant
Office of Shri Randeep Singh Surjewala, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Rajasthan), National General Secretary, All India Congress Committee
09.2025 - 12.2025
Research Assistant
Office of Jenab Waheed Ur Rehman Parra, Hon’ble M.L.A., Pulwama, People’s Democratic Party of Jammu and Kashmir
08.2025 - 11.2025
Research Assistant
Office of Shri Dhairyashil Mohan Patil, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Maharashtra)
06.2025 - 09.2025
Founding Secretary-General
Society for Social and Criminal Justice (S.S.C.J.), St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
08.2024 - Current
Intern
NEWSINDIA
01.2024 - Current
Director Of Broadcast
The Media Cell, St. Stephen’s College
01.2023 - Current
Joint Secretary: Mental Health and Student Welfare
Students’ Union Society, St. Stephen’s College
01.2023 - 01.2025
Executive Council Member
Civil Services Forum, St. Stephen’s College
01.2023 - 01.2024
Joint Secretary
Leadership Cell, St. Stephen’s College
01.2023 - 01.2024
Publications
The Media Cell, St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
01.2022 - Current
Elected First-Year Representative
Students’ Union Society, St. Stephen’s College
01.2022 - 01.2023
Member
Campus Placement Cell, St. Stephen’s College
01.2022 - 01.2023
Minor - Political Science
St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
10+2 (C.B.S.E.) - undefined
Sachdeva Public School, Rohini, Sector-13, Delhi
Class 10 (Matriculation) (C.B.S.E.) - undefined
Sachdeva Public School, Rohini, Sector-13, Delhi
Certificate Course - Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the next Pandemic
Harvard X (edx)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - English
St. Stephen’s College, Delhi