Sardesai comes with over 26 yrs of journalistic experience during which hes covered some of indias biggest political. Some of the highlights of sardesai s questions were. Former indian skipper sourav ganguly launched rajdeep sardesai s book democracys xi along with sports journalist boria majumdar in kolkata on november 16 and while there were many unheard cricketing stories that came up during the event, one of the popular ones was when ganguly was asked if he would like to become bengal chief minister. This is the reason why he is always surrounded by news and controversy, most of the time for his own views and opinions on the microblogging site twitter.
She has been a journalist since 1991 and has worked at the times of india, outlook and the indian express. I was writing a book at the time, so declined the offer. Rajdeep worked with the times of india and entered television journalism as political editor on new delhi television. The last time i did an india at 9 debate on cnn ibn on june 2, 2014, vinod mehta was on the panel.
Rajdeep sardesai, in a widely publicised video, recounts the dastardly 2001 parliamentary attack, since it happened when he was present in the premises, himself. I am antiestablishment by nature the navhind times. Acclaimed journalist rajdeep sardesai released his book 2019. It was only a minute or two after he had left the official residence of narendra modi that an axe came crashing through rajdeep sardesai s windscreen. This june 2017 column is part of the journalists book about news in the modi era. Advice viewer discretion, but dont demonise arnab goswami. The words spoken by narendra modi almost two decades ago are still relevant to this day. He is a consulting editor at the india today group, and hosts the 9. Rajdeep sardesai, 51, is senior journalist, author, tv news presenter.
Edited excerpts from rajdeep sardesais new book newsman. Rajdeep sardesai, true to his nature, quickly retorts, we havent used the term islamic terrorism, we have only raised the question. In our earlier story filed on 22 september, we had spoken to senior journalist sanjeev singh, who was the bureau chief of ndtvs gujarat bureau in. Sardesai is currently a consulting editor at the india today group, and hosts india today television. While his wife sagarika ghose is the mirror image of sudarshan tvs chavanke, i found sardesai to be less biased than the others in the mainstream english news media of that time that was clearly dominated by leftliberals. Journalist rajdeep sardesai s new book newsman, tracking india in the modi era. Currently the consulting editor and lead news anchor of the india today group, he has 28 years of journalistic experience in print and television. Rajdeep sardesais farewell letter to his staff india news. Congress was planning to launch the gandhi scion in a grand way, but the country came to know how.
I am proud to be anti national, says rajdeep sardesai. He has covered some of the biggest stories in india and the world. Here we share rajdeep sardesai controversies from the past as well as present. Rajdeep sardesai talks about narendra modi, rahul gandhi. Editorinchief of cnnibn rajdeep sardesai quit on july 4, a day after the channels deputy editor and his wife sagarika ghose resigned. Dec 24, 2019 rajdeep sardesai profile and articles published at. Explore rajdeep sardesai profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of rajdeep sardesai. The launch of rajdeep sardesai s book democracys xi.
James astill 2014 the election that changed india author. But his photograph on the jacket of his recentlyout book, 2014, the election that changed india, shows the journalist frowning irately. Indian journalists have a reason to be proud posted on november 18, 2016 by pankaj vaidya in general, latest, media tweet. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 2014. The author and former india captain sourav ganguly, with. Sagarika ghose born 8 november 1964 is an indian journalist, news anchor, columnist and author. From quizzing students, to being termed as a journalist who questions, to writing books, rajdeep sardesai has carved a niche for himself.
Former india cricketers and childhood buddies sachin tendulkar and vinod kambli seemed to have buried their differences when they posed for selfie during rajdeep sardesais book launch. She was a prime time anchor for bbc world on question time india and on the news network cnnibn, also being the deputy editor for the latter. Rajdeep sardesai center during the book launch of his book newsman at teen murti bhavan. I think it was sometime in the late 90s when i had first seen rajdeep sardesai in mainstream media. May 29, 2016 sardesai, whos now a consulting editor with india today, made the revelation while attending the book launch of journalist rana ayyubs new book gujarat files, reports jansatta. Feb 23, 2015 i had like to believe livemints version of the story. From students union protests to trade union protests. Vinod kambli meets sachin tendulkar during rajdeep. How modi won india by rajdeep sardesai on january 2, witnessed a packed audience, as the journalist, in his usual blunt and straightforward manner, spoke about his book, profession, and politics in india and goa. Untold stories from 25 years of television news ndtv.
Rajdeep sardesai explains why he will not speak on the barkhaarnab debate. Rajdeep sardesai is one of the countrys most recognized and respected journalists. Nov 10, 2014 rajdeep sardesais book on a watershed general election is audaciously early. Gvl narasimha rao, bjp spokesperson, during a tv debate in june 2017. He was the editorinchief of global broadcast news, that included cnnibn, ibn7 and ibnlokmatwhich he resigned in july 2014. The election that changed india is a national best seller that has been translated into half a dozen languages. He is certain that sadhvi pragya is not innocent and that it is the government in the center that worked towards her release. A judge who headed inquiry commission to probe riots once. Cnnibn was always free and responsible cnnibn editor rajdeep sardesai resigned this afternoon, a day after the channels deputy. He was city editor of the times of india in mumbai at twentysix, became the managing editor of ndtv and later set up the ibn 18 network, including cnn ibn, ibn 7 and ibn lokmat. It is years since i watched a news debate but around 2014, rajdeep sardesai was my favourite anchor. Modi is the most powerful political figure of his age, a time when. Covid19 has spread to 42 new districts since april 17.
In a career that started in 1988, he has been anchor, editor and columnist across tv and print. You devoted an entire show to demand an apology from me. Rajdeep sardesai is senior journalist, author and tv news presenter. Statewise data, daily trends, patients cured, deaths and more. Senior journalist rajdeep sardesai, who has long been the whipping boy of jingioistic rightwing elements both online and offline has ignited a controversy after writing an article titled yes, i am antinational. The likes of rajdeep sardesai might be taking potshots at arnab goswami and his journalism, sardesai s style of journalism was in full display when he interviewed sonia gandhi in 2016. Rajdeep sardesai is an indian news anchor and author. Rajdeep sardesai on his relationship with arnab goswami, and. And while he says that journalists are not celebrities and that the label should be for those who have talent like sport, films, etc, goans take immense pride and marvel at the work he has been doing. Why indians love to hate rajdeep sardesai guruprasads.
Get the latest news, reportage, analysis and commentary on all that matters in india and beyond. Rajdeep sardesais epic reply after arnab goswami targets. Rajdeep sardesai born 24 may 1965 is an indian news anchor and author. Ram madhav defends rss stand on homosexuality, women, and. Inside the network18 takeover sometime in early march, sardesai had got a call from ambani, who was livid. Eminent journalist rajdeep sardesai s question to bjp general secretary ram madhav, on tuesday, 7 august, set the tone for the launch of the book, rss. Rajdeep sardesai now questions the government in center and directly blames it for releasing sadhvi pragya. Rajdeep sardesai was born in 1965 at ahmedabad to a goan father, well known the former indian test cricketer dilip sardesai,the then stylish batsman of indian cricket and a maharashtrian mother, nandini sardesai, an activist in mumbai and former head of the department of sociology at st. What are the reasons behind the resignations of rajdeep. As the debate was ending, vinod insisted on having the last word. Media matters read rajdeep and sagarikas resignation letters. Modi won indiathe release of the book was a perfect ground for debates.
Rajdeep sardesai is a senior journalist, anchor and an author. The election that changed india kindle edition by sardesai, rajdeep. Rajdeep sardesai is an indian author and news anchor. Creative disruptor the maker of new india in new delhi 10. It was jaitley vs chidambaram at rajdeep sardesai s book launch. Rajdeep sardesai has a booming voice tailormade for indias highoctane television and the sunny face of a smiling interrogator. Intolerance and khans breaking views rajdeep sardesai. Rajdeep sardesai latest news on rajdeep sardesai read. The inconvenient truth is that fuelling a public debate on an issue of national importance, and making it seem like a national, existential crisisis the new journalistic norm. His journalism centers around extracting the answers he likes, not what is truth, not what people want to know and d. Why indians love to hate rajdeep sardesai guruprasads portal.
Rajdeep sardesai check sardesais news, career, age. Jan 15, 2016 rajdeep sardesai is a senior journalist, anchor and an author. Indian anchors scuffle in new york draws supporters and. The front has narendra modi in the foreground waving his hand in triumph, and rahul gandhi in the background, a vacant expression. Rajdeep sardesais book on a watershed general election is. Specialising in national politics, rajdeep has won numerous awards for journalistic excellence including the prestigious padma shri for journalism in 2008. Articles on me welcome to the official website of nalin mehta. Quite a lot when these days when e books cost pennies. A band of swordwielding hindu fanatics hauled him and his cameraman onto the. I am proud to be antinational, says rajdeep sardesai. The great debate between the current and former finance ministers telecast by headlines today and moderated by karan thapar set.
Standing outside madison square garden on sunday, ahead of a rally for indias new prime minister, narendra modi, the indian television anchor rajdeep sardesai. The importance of being arun jaitley rajdeep sardesai. The election that changed india by rajdeep sardesai. In his autobiography, the original hindi film superstar dilip kumar writes of how he got his screen name. However, i dislike the kind of journalism that rajdeep sardesai practices. Is, for example, the slogan of the ram janmabhoomi movement. The election that changed india by rajdeep sardesai rajdeep sardesai in conversation with naresh fernandes. You know, a name you would be known by and which will be very appropriate for your audience. Rajdeep sardesai too is as good as any other pseudo journalists who speaks about intolerance and secularism that suits to their likings. Rajdeep sardesai explains why he will not speak on the barkhaarnab debate creeping polarisation has moved from the street to the studio. Prior to setting up the ibn network, he was the managing editor of both ndtv 24x7 and ndtv india and was responsible for overseeing the news policy for both the channels. Cut through red tapism, ensure centre state coordination,take considered decisions. Anchor rajdeep sardesai, pollster pradeep gupta dance to celebrate accurate exit poll results. His article has come in the backdrop of a heated debate and physical assault over allegations that students and mediapersons are engaging in antinational activities.
Bestselling author and journalist rajdeep sardesai narrates the story of postindependence cricket through the lives of eleven extraordinary indian cricketers who represent different dimensions of this change from dilip sardesai and tiger pataudi in the 1950s to m. Rajdeep sardesai blogs opinion articles, analysis written. Rajdeep sardesai has 26 years of journalistic experience in print and television. Former india cricketers and childhood buddies sachin tendulkar and vinod kambli seemed to have buried their differences when they posed for selfie during rajdeep sardesai s book launch. He was born to father dilip sardesai, a professional cricketer who was formally in the indian test cricket team, and mother nandini sardesai.
The fact that despite a high profile launch the book did not. A band of swordwielding hindu fanatics hauled him and his cameraman onto. So we dont need the compliments from you at the moment. Why is journalist and editor rajdeep sardesai so angry with the nda government. The author and former india captain sourav ganguly, with boria majumdar. When not chained to the news, watch sport, read, write, sleep and enjoy family holidays. Rajdeep sardesai explains why he will not speak on the. Why are indias political leaders unwilling to be held. Vinod kambli meets sachin tendulkar during rajdeep sardesais. My reply to maharashtra cm i am happy to introspect, be corrected, but dislike being pigeonholed in any manner, except to say that i do believe in the spirit of a liberal, plural india that. The election that changed india at jamia manzar imam november 21, 2014 academic, campus news, featured, multimedia, news, talks 0.
Rajdeep sardesai said this about demonetization and got badly. At this point, moderator rajdeep sardesai asked whether it was right to avenge in 2016 or 1992 when the babri masjid was destroyed by hindus an. Modi is the most powerful political figure of his age, a time when even newsrooms are split edited excerpts from rajdeep sardesai s new book newsman. Democracy in india is facing recession the navhind times. The release of senior journalist nalin mehtas book and the discussions that followed. When sourav ganguly was asked if he wants to become bengal. Jul 31, 2016 rajdeep sardesai is an indian author and news anchor. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is currently a consulting editor with india today tv. This is an excerpt from rajdeep sardesai s chapter in a new book about ndtv and 25 years of television journalism, called more news is good news. It was the bombay talkies owner devika rani who told him, yousuf, i was thinking about your launch as an actor and i felt it would not be a bad idea if you adopted a screen name. Media matters rajdeep sardesai on his relationship with arnab goswami, and other anecdotes from his book the tv journalists book on the 2014 elections also has some revelations about the media. Kumar ketkars nomination reveals dangers of journalists. On the day the exit polls for the delhi municipal elections were predicting a bjp landslide.
He played tests for the indian national team as a batsman, the only goaborn cricketer to play for india, and was often regarded as one of indias better batsmen against spin, although indian batsmen have been known to play better against spin. I dont know about followers of modi as i am not that. Beginning with 2012, when narendra modi won the state elections in gujarat for a third time but set his sights on a bigger prize, to the scandals that crippled manmohan singh and upaii, and moving to the back. Rajdeep sardesai was the editorinchief, ibn18 network, that includes cnnibn, ibn 7 and ibn lokmat. Find sardesais records, biography, centuries, runs, wickets. Rajdeep sardesai, consulting editor at india today group, in a blog post, wrote about how mehta urged him not to quit as a journalist. He was the editorinchief of global broadcast news, that included cnnibn, ibn7 and ibnlokmat.
Rajdeep sardesai is a senior journalist and author of the bestselling book, 2014. Never be afraid, says arnab goswami but how about not. Hope you have enough headline material for a primetime debate. Sep 23, 2017 rajdeep sardesais car was attacked by a mob. Corporate media distorting electoral picture in uttar. It was jaitley vs chidambaram at rajdeep sardesais book. The great debate between the current and former finance ministers telecast by. What constitutes hate speech may be open to debate. Rajdeep sardesai replies to devendra fadnavis, asks does asking questions make me agenda driven the exchange of open letters between senior journalist rajdeep sardesai and maharashtra chief minister devendra fadnavis seems to be drawing more interest on social media than any other political debate. Published by special arrangement from rajdeep sardesai s website. Nov 01, 2014 the book is a ringside view of elections 2014, the main players and the events leading upto it. In his riveting book, rajdeep sardesai tracks the story of this pivotal election through all the key players and the big news stories. Read about rajdeep sardesais profile, latest news, articles, career updates only on. Rajdeep sardesais book on a watershed general election is audaciously early sardesai also does a good job of balancing out two other manifestations of modi.
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