Varinder is Deputy Resident Editor, The Indian Express, Chandigarh. With over 22 years of experience in journalism covering politics, crime and investigations, Varinder also writes on political affairs of Haryana. A law graduate from Panjab University, Varinder began his journalism career as an intern with Times of India and worked with Hindustan Times as a legal reporter in 2001. He joined The Indian Express in October, 2004. He is also a two-time winner of the Express Excellence Awards. He tweets @78vbhatia