Cherian works as the Deputy Picture Editor for Time Out magazine in New Delhi. Cherian formerly worked as the Deputy Photo Editor with Tehelka Magazine and as the Principal Photographer for The Indian Express Newspaper in New Delhi, India. Prior to The Indian Express he worked as a photographer for The Pioneer Newspaper and Freelanced with The Independent, London and many Indian Newspaper and Magazines. With fifteen years of experience in media he has vast experience in photography, photo editing, newsroom management, administration, and research. Born in Kerala, he has travelled in India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Russia, The Benelux , and the Middle East.