Upendra Rai

Upendra Rai (born 16 January 1982) is an Indian journalist and writer.[2] He is working as CEO and Editor-in-Chief at Sahara India Media.[3][4] He has worked as CEO and Editor-in-Chief at Tehelka.[5][6] Earlier he has also been with Sahara News Network as its Group CEO and Editor-in-Chief, looking after the functioning of Sahara Samay Channel along with Samay UP/ Uttarakhand, Samay Bihar/Jharkhand, Samay MP/CG, Samay Rajasthan, Aalami Samay and Rashtriya Sahara Hindi Daily.[7] He resigned from Sahara News Network in June 2016[8][9] and started his own media house, 'The Printlines Media Group' as its Chairman and Editor-in Chief.[10]

Upendra Rai
Upendra Rai in 2016
Born
Upendra Rai[1]

(1982-01-16) 16 January 1982
Sherpur, Ghazipur, India
Nationality India
EducationUniversity of Lucknow
SVKM's NMIMS
OccupationCEO & Editor-in-Chief, Sahara News Network
Years active1997–present
Spouse(s)Dr. Rachana, Assoc Professor M.Sc., IIT Roorkee, Ph.D., IIT Bombay

Early life

Upendra Rai was born in the village Sherpur, Ghazipur.[11][12] He got his early education at village Sherpur & Inter College Mohammadabad in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh and completed his graduation from University of Lucknow. He moved to Mumbai to pursue his career as Chief of Bureau of Rashtriya Sahara. In Mumbai he got Master of Business Administration from SVKM's NMIMS.

Career

He started his career as a correspondent in the year 1997 with Sahara News Network while pursuing his graduation at University of Lucknow. In October 2002 he joined Star News (Now ABP News) then in August 2004 he joined Network 18 where he worked as the member of launching team of CNBC Awaaz/CNBC TV18. He later joined Star News again (renamed ABP News) in year October 2005 as Principal Correspondent, where he did path-breaking stories related to Taxation, Business, Politics and Entertainment. In November, 2009 he moved to Sahara News Network as Editor and News Director.[13] However he left Sahara News Network in 2016 and started working as CEO and editor-in-chief of Tehelka.[14] In September 2019 he came back to the fold of Sahara News Network again as its Senior Advisor.[15]

Upendra Rai did many big stories while working with star news. He unearthed dmat account scandal in October 2005. Likewise, he broke the story of stud farm owner Hasan Ali in January 2007, which resulted in government agencies actions on Ali.[16]

Hastakshep

Upendra Rai hosts a show Hastakshep on Sahara Samay.[17] Hastakshep plays a bridge between government and society discussing the issues affecting the masses.[18] Hastakshep was launched 35 years back as Saturday supplement of Rashtiya Sahara where renowned analyst of economy, polity, current affairs and other subjects contribute with their well researched and articulated write-ups. Each edition of Hastakshep carries a special topic where scholars of various school of thought contribute with theirs different opinions and analysis.[19]

In February 2020 Sahara News Network launched a T.V. show Hastakshep keeping with same taste, tradition and format. Hastakshep has recently been in news for its series of interviews through skype and mojo, abiding the sop of COVID-19 lock down.[20]

Awards

References
  1. "Media Accreditation".
  2. "Media Accreditation".
  3. "वरिष्ठ पत्रकार उपेंद्र राय के बारे में आई ये बड़ी खबर". samachar4media.com. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  4. "सहारा में बदला वरिष्ठ पत्रकार उपेंद्र राय का रोल". samachar4media.com. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  5. "Upendra Rai joins Tehelka as CEO and Editor-in-Chief".
  6. "नजरिया : नये विचारों से निकलेगा समाधान - Editorial News - Samay Live".
  7. "Upendra Rai back with Sahara Group,Rejoins as CEO of Sahara Media". 6 November 2015.
  8. http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/court-refuses-scribes-cbi-custody-sends-14-days-jail/
  9. "HC grants bail to Upendra Rai". business-standard.com. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  10. "Renowned journalist Upendra Rai established his own Media Gr". Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  11. "शेरपुर-गहमर के बीच पीपा पुल". amarujala.com. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  12. "शेरपुर के लिए बन गया यह ऐतिहासिक दिन". ghazipuraajkal.com. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  13. "Sanjeev Srivastava to be CEO and editor-in-chief, Sahara News Media".
  14. "Upendra Rai joins Tehelka as CEO and Editor-in-Chief". exchange4media.com. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  15. "Upendra Rai appointed as Senior Advisor, Sahara India Group=". exchange4media.com. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  16. "Small Steps on the Journey to the big Leap". northblocksouthblock.com. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  17. "Hastakshep, a milestone in Indian journalism". Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  18. "Hastakshep, a milestone in TV show". Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  19. "Hastakshep, a milestone in TV show". Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  20. "Hastakshep, a milestone in TV show". Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  21. "The NT AWARDS - NTAwards Winners List".
  22. Sukrwar, Hindi monthly magazine, July, 2010
  23. "National Integration Award".
  24. "Senior scribe Upendra Rai honoured for 'fearless journalism'". northblocksouthblock.com. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
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