Ravish Kumar Archives

How Ravish Kumar Revolutionised the Hindi Newsroom with His Everyman Image

Ravish Kumar exists beyond the TV screen, but speaks as if seated on the couch next to you, rarely talking down to your wisdom. The Ramon Magsaysay award winner has changed Indian news by refusing to perform for it, by declining to withdraw from his image, his roots, his Bihari tongue and identity.

Manik Sharma June 4, 2016

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In An Age of Prime-Time Propaganda, Why Ravish Kumar’s Magsaysay Award Speech is a Must-Listen

In his acceptance speech ahead of receiving the Ramon Magsaysay Award, Ravish Kumar’s appeals to the citizenry’s sense of pride in their rights, despair at being conned, and frustration at being lied to repeatedly. It’s time to pay attention.

Manik Sharma May 23, 2016

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I am a Modi Supporter in a Media Office Watching the Ultimate Liberal Meltdown

Looks like it’s going to be Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar. As Narendra Modi is set to make a comeback, I have front-row tickets to the ultimate liberal meltdown. I am the only BJP backer in an office overflowing with liberals, who are already googling which country to move to.

Mamlesh Tiwari May 12, 2016