She studied in St Helen’s Convent in Kurseong; La Martiniere School in Kolkata; and in Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi.

[citation needed] Chaudhury has reported extensively on issues of justice, social equity, human rights, environment, the media, law, and the fight over resources.

She built a reputation for in-depth ground reportage, incisive commentary, portraits and interviews across disciplines.

Several of her stories, in defence of human rights workers and others falsely accused by the State, were instrumental in getting people out of jail.

Chaudhury, who is a prominent voice on women issues, was criticised by the media and some colleagues for possibly underplaying the case at her own magazine.