Rudraneil Sengupta
Rudraneil Sengupta | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Author |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Enter the Dangal: Travels through India's Wrestling Landscape |
Rudraneil Sengupta is an Indian journalist, author,[1] and former deputy editor of Lounge, the weekly feature magazine of Mint.[2] He is best known for his work in sports journalism and his book Enter the Dangal: Travels through India's Wrestling Landscape.[3] His journalistic work has focused on various social and cultural issues, including gender and human rights.
Early life and education
[edit]Rudraneil Sengupta was born in India and holds a master's degree in English from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.[3] He began his career in journalism after completing his education, initially working as a sports journalist for television news channels.[1] He trained as a journalist and soon became recognized for his focus on sports, culture, and gender-related issues in India.
Career
[edit]Sengupta worked as a sports journalist for TV news channels before joining Mint, a leading Indian business newspaper, in 2010. At Mint, he became the deputy editor of Lounge, the magazine's feature section.[2] His coverage has frequently examined the intersection of sports and social issues, including the challenges faced by women in traditionally male-dominated sports.[4]
In 2016, Sengupta published his book Enter the Dangal: Travels through India's Wrestling Landscape, which explores the rise of wrestling in India, particularly focusing on the empowerment of women through the sport.[3] His work in this area won him critical acclaim for shedding light on the unique social and cultural impact of wrestling in India.[5]
Awards and recognitions
[edit]Sengupta received the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2008 for his documentary on river rafting in India.[6] In 2015, he won the Society of Publishers of Asia (SOPA) award for excellence in reporting on human rights issues for his investigation into gender testing of female athletes.
Personal life
[edit]Sengupta resides in New Delhi with his wife and five dogs. He continues to write and engage with issues related to sports and culture, particularly gender and human rights.[1] He remains a prominent voice in Indian journalism, known for his ability to blend social commentary with in-depth reporting.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Rudraneil Sengupta: Author and Journalist". EIB.org. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ a b "Rudraneil Sengupta at Mint". Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ a b c Sengupta, Rudraneil (2016). Enter the Dangal: Travels through India's Wrestling Landscape. HarperCollins India. ISBN 9789351779615.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - ^ "Gender Testing of Female Athletes: A Deep Dive by Rudraneil Sengupta". Eib.org. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Rudraneil Sengupta on the Rise of Indian Women Wrestlers". New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism". Retrieved 2024-12-06.
