Janardan Thakur - A Lifestory

He is more than just a writer for the news; he tells the stories of our time, making them feel real. Like someone in a Satyajit Ray movie, his stories feel true. From writing about the hard times after the 1984 riots to explaining the tricky parts of India's money situation in the late 1990s, he has always been honest in his work. People who work with him say he is a "light of truth" when news changes fast. As Rajdeep Sardesai once said, "He can see through the noise and find what really matters." He began his job in the early 1970s at the 'Indian Express', quickly becoming known for his smart writing and brave questions. Do you remember the 1996 Cricket World Cup? While most watched the games, he wrote about the big cheating problem in the sport, which got him praise and enemies. In 2005, he went to 'The Hindu', where he kept writing strong, important stories, like his story about the Nithari killings in 2006. He is a writer who loves to ask questions, and he has changed the news world a lot.