Has been reading multiple newspapers since his student days. |
Wrote letters to the editor about concerns and social problems as a student. |
Became influenced by local journalists in Muzaffarpur in 1987, leading him to choose journalism. |
Started as a local correspondent for Patliputra Times under editor Manikant Thakur. |
Freelanced for Dharmyug, Saptahik Hindustan, Janshakti, Dinmaan, and Ravivar. |
Earned Rs 50 per article published in Janshakti. |
Briefly worked at Uttarkaal in Guwahati in 1988 but resigned after two months due to differences. |
Returned to Patna after rejecting another offer from Purvanchal Prahari in Guwahati. |
Wrote articles on a freelance basis for Jansatta and Amar Ujala. |
Worked as a reporter for Amar Ujala for four years starting in 1990. |
Directed the show Rubaru at B.A.G. Films in 1994. |
Worked as a senior producer at Aaj Tak for a year in 2002. |
Played a pivotal role in the success of Pol Khol, Red Alert, and Sansani on Star News. |
Managed News 24 channel from 2007 to 2014. |
Led relief campaign for Bihar flood victims in 2010. |
Joined India TV as a managing editor from 2014 to 2017. |
Accused in 2016 of tweaking news to favor a political party but addressed the issue on social media. |
Featured among Bihar's 50 most powerful people by Fem magazine in 2016. |
Worked briefly at TV9 Bharatvarsh in 2019. |
Delivered a TEDx speech in 2020. |
Active on his YouTube channel since 2020. |
Passion for cooking and shares food pictures on social media. |
Enjoys gardening and shares information about plants on his YouTube channel. |
Often shares pictures of his pet dog, Laila, on social media. |