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| name = Ravish Kumar<br />
| image = Ravish_Kumar.jpg<br />
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| birth_name = Ravish Kumar<br />
| birth_date = December 5, 1974<br />
| origin = Motihari, Bihar, India<br />
| nationality = Indian<br />
| employer = NDTV (former), YouTube (current)<br />
| years_active = 1996–present<br />
| notable_coverage = Ground reports, Political analysis, Media criticism<br />
| awards = Ramon Magsaysay Award (2019)<br />
| website = [https://www.youtube.com/@ravaborobi YouTube Channel]<br />
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'''Ravish Kumar''' (born December 5, 1974) is an Indian journalist and former Senior Executive Editor at NDTV India. He is known for his ground reports and independent journalism, and was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2019.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
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Born in Motihari, Bihar, Ravish Kumar completed his education in Delhi. He is a graduate of Delhi University and later obtained a degree in broadcasting from IIMC (Indian Institute of Mass Communication).<br />
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== Career ==<br />
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=== NDTV India ===<br />
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Ravish Kumar joined NDTV in 1996 and became one of the most recognized faces of Hindi journalism in India. He hosted '''Prime Time''' and '''Ravish Ki Report''', shows known for their focus on common citizens and grassroots issues.<br />
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=== Independent Journalism ===<br />
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After leaving NDTV in 2022, Ravish launched his YouTube channel which quickly became one of the most-watched news channels in India, demonstrating the viability of independent digital journalism.<br />
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== Journalism Style ==<br />
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Ravish Kumar is known for:<br />
* Ground reports from remote areas<br />
* Stories focused on marginalized communities<br />
* Critique of mainstream media<br />
* Calm, measured presentation style<br />
* Using simple, accessible language<br />
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== Notable Coverage ==<br />
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* Extensive reporting on farmer protests<br />
* Ground reports during demonetization<br />
* Migrant worker crisis during COVID-19 lockdown<br />
* Regular features on education and unemployment<br />
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== Publications ==<br />
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Ravish Kumar has authored several books:<br />
* '''The Free Voice''' (2018)<br />
* '''Ishq Mein Shahar Hona''' (poetry collection)<br />
* '''Ravishpanti'''<br />
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== Awards and Recognition ==<br />
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* '''Ramon Magsaysay Award''' (2019) - For journalistic integrity<br />
* Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Award<br />
* RedInk Award for Journalism Excellence (multiple times)<br />
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== Media Criticism ==<br />
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Ravish has been vocal about:<br />
* Decline in journalism standards<br />
* Corporate influence on media<br />
* Need for independent journalism<br />
* Importance of fact-based reporting<br />
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[[Category:Indian journalists]]<br />
[[Category:Television journalists]]<br />
[[Category:Ramon Magsaysay Award winners]]</div>AdminEncyclo