Draft:Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar
Mukesh Kumar
Born	July 1, 1966; India
Education	Ph.D. in Media Studies, Lucknow University
Alma mater	A.P.S. University, RewaDr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar
Occupation(s)	Journalist, Author, Academic
Employer	Satyahindi.com
Known for	Hindi television journalism, media education
Awards	Shivna Samman (2018), Best TV Journalist (2013), Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award (2012)

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'''Prof. (Dr.) Mukesh Kumar''' (born July 1966) is an Indian journalist, author, and academic known for his contributions to Hindi television journalism, digital media, and media education. He has over three decades of professional experience in print, broadcast, and digital journalism, and has held senior editorial and academic positions in India. As of 2024, he is the Editor of the Hindi digital news platform Satyahindi.com^[1] and hosts its affiliated YouTube channel Deshkaal.

Early Life and Education

Mukesh Kumar was born in July 1966 in India. He holds a Ph.D. in Media Studies from Lucknow University (2013), where his research focused on TRP ratings and media market behavior. He earned a master's degree in mass communication and a bachelor's degree in science from A.P.S. University, Rewa, and a bachelor's in journalism and mass communication from Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar, where he was a gold medalist.

Career

Print and Early Journalism

Kumar began his journalism career in the 1980s with publications such as ''Maya'', ''Adarsh Patra'', and ''Dainik Samay''. In 1989, he became the founding executive editor of ''Sentinel'', the first Hindi daily from Northeast India.^[2]

Television Journalism

In the 1990s, Kumar transitioned to television journalism, working with production houses and networks including Moving Pictures Ltd., Asia Pacific Communication Associates (APCA), and The Communication Group. He anchored and produced programs on Doordarshan such as ''Parakh'', ''First Edition'', ''Filhal'', and ''Subah Savere''.

He later assumed leadership roles at various news channels:

Channel Head, Sahara Samay MP & Chhattisgarh (2002–2004)
Deputy Editor, S1 News (2004–2006)
Associate Managing Editor, Voice of India (2008)
Director, Maurya TV (2009–2010)
Founder Channel Head, News Express (2010–2012), India’s first HD Hindi news channel
Channel Head, 4 Real News (2014–2015)^[3]
Editor-in-Chief, Surya News (2017)

Kumar is known for launching six Hindi news channels and for anchoring ''Shatranj ke Khiladi'', a political talk show that featured interviews with major Indian politicians and public figures.^[4]

Academic Roles

Kumar served as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Mass Communication at SGT University (2016–2019), where he established a media center, curated a media museum, and organized national academic events. He later joined Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication (2019–2021) as an Adjunct Professor, teaching television journalism, ethics, and digital practices. He has also served as an external examiner at the Rabindranath Tagore Institute, Mauritius.^[5]

Publications

Kumar has authored or edited over 15 books, primarily in Hindi, on journalism, politics, satire, and poetry. Notable titles include:

''Media Manthan''[1]
''Media Ka Mayajaal''
''Fake Encounter'' (satirical interviews)
''Sadho! Jag Baurana'' (poetry)
''Kasauti Par Media''
''TRP: Media Mandi Ka Mahamantra''^[6]
''Digital Media: Fact, Fiction and Fake''

He has also translated works from English into Hindi, including ''Dasata Ke Barah Baras'' and ''Bharat Ki Aatma''.

Media Writing and Research

Kumar has contributed more than 3,000 articles to publications such as ''BBC Hindi'', ''Navbharat Times'', ''Deshbandhu'', ''Economic and Political Weekly''[2], and others. His research focuses on misinformation, media ethics, and digital literacy. He has presented at national and international conferences and collaborated with Johns Hopkins University on a health communication study.

Awards

Shivna Samman (2018) – for contributions to media and literature
Best TV Journalist by Exchange4Media (2013)
Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award (2012)
Jury Member, Laadli Media Awards for Gender-Sensitive Reporting

Legacy

Prof. Kumar is considered a prominent figure in Hindi media discourse, known for his critical perspectives on media commercialization, journalistic ethics, and public accountability.

External Links

Satyahindi.com Editorial Page
Deshkaal YouTube Channel
Twitter Profile
LinkedIn Profile

References

^ Hindi, Satya. "Satya Hindi Editorial Board". www.satyahindi.com. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
^ "मुकेश कुमार Blog Post". NavBharat Times Blog (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-07-05.
^ "4real news". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
^ "Digvijay Singh". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
^ "Rabindranath Tagore Institute, Mauritius". national herald india.
^ Prakashan, Raj Kamal. "Raj Kamal Prakashan". rajkamalprakashan.com. Retrieved 2025-07-05.

[1] Hindi, Satya. "Satya Hindi Editorial Board". www.satyahindi.com. Retrieved 2025-07-05.

[2] "मुकेश कुमार Blog Post". NavBharat Times Blog (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-07-05.

[3] "4real news". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-07-05.

[4] "Digvijay Singh". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-07-05.

[5] "Rabindranath Tagore Institute, Mauritius". national herald india.

[6] Prakashan, Raj Kamal. "Raj Kamal Prakashan". rajkamalprakashan.com. Retrieved 2025-07-05.

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