Sagarika Ghose
Biography
Sagarika Ghose (born 8 November 1964) is a prominent Indian journalist, columnist, author, and Member of Parliament. With a career in journalism that began in 1991, she has worked with leading media organizations such as The Times of India, Outlook, and The Indian Express. She has also served as the deputy editor of CNN-IBN and was a prime-time anchor on Question Time India for BBC World and CNN-IBN.
Sagarika is a recipient of multiple journalism awards and has authored two novels and notable biographies, including Indira: India's Most Powerful Prime Minister and a 2022 biography of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. From 2014 to 2020, she was the Consulting Editor for The Times of India.
Education
Sagarika completed her schooling at Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, and pursued a BA in History from St. Stephen's College, Delhi. She was awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship in 1987, earning a BA in Modern History from Magdalen College, Oxford, and an MPhil from St Antony's College, Oxford.
Career Highlights
Sagarika has made significant contributions to journalism through her work with The Times of India, Outlook, and The Indian Express. She became the first woman to host Question Time India in 2004 and played a pivotal role in CNN-IBN as deputy editor and prime-time anchor. Her coverage of political events and incisive commentary has gained both widespread recognition and criticism, especially from right-wing audiences.
In a groundbreaking moment in 2013, Sagarika conducted a Twitter interview with Arvind Kejriwal, marking the first time an Indian politician engaged in a social media interview before elections. She resigned from CNN-IBN in July 2014 following its acquisition by Reliance Industries.
Literary Contributions
Sagarika has authored:
- Two novels.
- A biography of Indira Gandhi, Indira: India’s Most Powerful Prime Minister.
- A 2022 biography of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Her works reflect her deep insights into Indian politics and history, solidifying her position as an influential writer and commentator.
Sagarika Ghose continues to be a significant figure in journalism and public discourse, celebrated for her intellectual contributions and fearless journalism.
