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Priya Krishna
Author and Video Host for The New York Times Food Section
New York, New York, U.S.A.
Priya Krishna is a food reporter at The New York Times, where she has written stories that touch on religion, sports, and even nudists. She believes food is one of the best ways to get people engaged, whether in political and social issues or to promote cross-cultural understanding. Priya is the bestselling author of “Indian-ish” and “Priya’s Kitchen Adventures,” and co-author of “Cooking at Home.” Krishna also hosts “On the Job,” an online video series for The New York Times that looks at labor in the food industry. She has been nominated for a James Beard award and an IACP award and in 2021, was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list.