Mahima Jain is an independent multimedia journalist covering environment, gender, and socioeconomic issues. Her writing frequently addresses issues of inequality and social injustice, with a focus on highlighting voices of underrepresented groups. She was a finalist for the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 2021, and her work was shortlisted for the Society of Publishers in Asia Awards, One World Media Awards, and others. She is based in Bengaluru, India.