Damayanti Datta

Damayanti Datta has worn several hats over the years: a researcher, a teacher, a communicator, a correspondent, an editor and, now, an independent writer. Starting with a PhD in history from Cambridge University, her career path has taken her towards storytelling in various fields. Over her 14 years at India Today magazine, she has reported from places as diverse as hospital wards, courthouses, science labs, police stations, heritage landscapes and tribal homes. She has been honoured with numerous fellowships and awards, including the first Press Council of India Award for Excellence in Investigative Journalism. Sugar: The Silent Killer is her maiden book on the public health disaster the ubiquitous kitchen ingredient can trigger—from diabetes to Covid-19.