Why Pondylive?
PondyLive is an independent, online media platform focusing on Pondicherry’s unique culture, lifestyle, heritage, food, people, events & experiences!
What makes us different ? Pondylive is a journalist run platform that often collaborates with the community at large but without compromising on accuracy or credibility. We believe that clearly sets our content apart.
Pondylive.com is part of PondyLive Media Services, a partnership firm as of 2019, with a tiny team of freelancers who bring in lots of passion and energy!
Services we offer:
- News & Information
- City Guide
- Event Listings
- Online Ticketing
- Tourist Recommendations
- Promotions & Ads for local businesses
- Workshops & Events
- Merchandise
- Classified Ads and Listings (Coming Soon)
COVID-19 UPDATE:
Launched at the end of December 2017, we have evolved into a trusted and reliable source of information and entertainment for locals and travellers. During this period of uncertainty and misinformation, Pondylive has reported with unwavering clarity with the sole purpose of providing credible information amidst chaos since March 2020. We have been overwhelmed with gratitude, support and hundreds of messages from Pondicherrians in Pondy, other cities and overseas.
We take this as both a privilege and responsibility to do better. Thank you for being part of the PondyLive community!
Here is how you can support our local journalism and information efforts :
- Subscribe to our notifications and/or newsletter.
- Follow us on our social media platforms- Facebook/ Instagram/ Twitter/ YouTube
- Engage by commenting or sharing our content with friends and family.
- If you own a local business, consider advertising with us or recommend us to someone who owns a local business.
Get in touch with us @ info.pondylive@gmail.com
Advertise With Us
Want to spread the word about your brand/business?
What’s better than an online platform with a dedicated focus on Pondicherry !
Pondylive’s promotions go beyond just a banner or a flyer. We believe in telling the stories of businesses and brands and why they are important to the local community.
NEW: #SupportLocal campaign launched by Pondylive is a branded content series that features local brands, small businesses and new ventures in the time of Covid-19 . The series also helps us sustain our local journalism and information services.
Our promotions include native ads, sponsored content, social media promotions and reach out to a strong organic following who have a keen interest in happenings in Pondicherry.
Send us an e-mail : info. pondylive@gmail.com or WhatsApp 90477 90994
Our Team
Hari is a photographer and video content maker who loves to travel and explore wherever he goes. Hailing from Kerala, he is currently based in Pondicherry. Hari is the ace lensman behind Pondylive’s 2020 Calendar
E-mail: hp26726@gmail.com Phone: 95397 35794/ 80780 70794
Hari is a photographer and video content maker who loves to travel and explore wherever he goes. Hailing from Kerala, he is currently based in Pondicherry. Hari is the ace lensman behind Pondylive’s 2020 Calendar
E-mail: hp26726@gmail.com Phone: 95397 35794/ 80780 70794
Joy Srivastava is a portrait and lifestyle photographer. He covers events for Pondylive and loves to take on the role of a photojournalist as well.
Email: joy.srivastava307@gmail.com . Phone: 77085 22421
Joy Srivastava is a portrait and lifestyle photographer. He covers events for Pondylive and loves to take on the role of a photojournalist as well.
Email: joy.srivastava307@gmail.com . Phone: 77085 22421
Naveen Karthikeyan is a third generation Pondicherry business professional, a digital marketing enthusiast and founder of 97Hub, one of the city’s first co-working spaces. His love for the city and it’s unique offerings led him to co-found PondyLive.
Never happy doing just one thing, PondyLive is Olympia’s brainchild and excuse to indulge her many passions- writing, seeking out unique experiences & events, creating a sense of community and Pondicherry itself. An alumna of Asian College of Journalism and former reporter at a national daily, she has been published in various national & regional newspapers and magazines.
Sophia Samouvelou loves worship music, chicklit and strong female role models. Hoping to one day experience the ‘American dream’, she knows how to hustle hard.
When Ashwin meets a business, be it a star hotel or a tea stall on the street corner, the marketing cells in his brain go off and he is more than willing to share them! Most of his knowledge, he’ll admit, stems from pebbles of inspiration he picked up from TV shows and movies and just about anything that isn’t school!
An anesthesiologist and peri-operative physician by profession, the fulfilling journey of motherhood has triggered Amoolya to dabble in creative writing and explore different paths to discover herself better. Poetry feeds her soul and writing and experimenting with colours and spirituality keeps her going.
Intern with us
NEW: Internships available for :
1. Instagram 2. Video & Video Editing
Internships are available remotely : write to editor@pondylive.com
Do you have an interest in any of the following?
- Journalism
- Photography
- Arts and Feature Writing
- Videography/Video Editing
- Mobile Journalism
- Social media
- Digital marketing
- Sales and Marketing
- Graphic Design
PondyLive not only has a young team that would welcome you into their fold, but an evolving platform to help you showcase your creativity, hone your skills and shine!
Get in touch with us @ info.pondylive@gmail.com
Winter Internships (November 29 2019- February 29 2020 ) are now closed!
Work with Us!
SALES / ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE
If you are just starting out in the sales/ advertising business and want an opportunity to prove yourself, join us!
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be based in Pondicherry
2. Speak fluent English (+ basic knowledge of spoken Tamil )
3. Own vehicle for moving around town
4. Must have an outgoing and pleasant personality
5. Freshers: 0- 2 years
DETAILS:
– Part-time job: 4 hours a day / 5 days a week
– Work hours are flexible
– MBA students looking for a part-time opportunity can also apply
– In addition to salary, there is a commission on sales
Apply directly to info.pondylive@gmail.com
Office:97 Hub, Eswaran Koil Street, Heritage Town