Sagarika Ghose

Indian Television Journalist

Indian New Delhi, India

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Television Journalist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/11/1964
Age61 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

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Profession(s)
  • Indian Television Journalist
  • News anchor
  • Politician
  • Author
  • Columnist

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Weight58 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • St. Stephen's College, Delhi
  • Magdalen College, Oxford
  • St. Antony's College, Oxford
  • Loreto Convent, Kolkata
  • Delhi Public School (R.K. Puram), Delhi
Degrees
  • Bachelor degree in History from St. Stephen's College, Delhi
  • Master's degree in Modern History from Magdalen College, Oxford
  • MPhil from St. Antony's College, Oxford
  • Bachelor of Arts in History (Honours) from St. Stephen's College, Delhi (1983-1986)
  • MPhil in History and International Relations from St. Antony's College, Oxford
ScholarshipsRhodes Scholarship to Oxford University (1987)

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

HusbandRajdeep Sardesai
Marriage Year1994

Family

FatherBhaskar Ghose
MotherChitralekha Ghose
SpouseRajdeep Sardesai
Children
  • Ishan (an ENT surgeon)
  • Tarini

Career

Political Career
11 February 2024Elected as Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
Journalism Career
Started journalistic career at The Times of India
Career Positions
  • The Times of India
  • Outlook magazine
  • The Indian Express
  • BBC World - Prime time news anchor on Question Time India
  • CNN-IBN - Deputy Editor and Prime time news anchor (2005-2014), hosted Face The Nation and India 360
Current PositionConsulting Editor with The Times of India, Syndicated Columnist and Television Commentator

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sagarika Ghose is an eminent Indian journalist, columnist, and author.
2. She served as a prime time anchor at BBC World on Question Time India.
3. Her work experience includes positions at The Times Of India, Outlook magazine, and The Indian Express.
4. She joined CNN-IBN as a deputy editor and prime time anchor.
5. Her father is Bhaskar Ghose, a retired Indian Administrative Service officer and former Director-General of Doordarshan.
6. She authored the novels 'The Gin Drinkers' (1998) and 'Blind Faith' (2004).
7. She has won numerous journalism awards, such as the Aparajita Award and the Gr8-ITA Award for Excellence in Journalism.
8. She was recognized as one of the 13 famous women Rhodes Scholars by the Rhodes Project.
9. In 2017, she released the biography 'Indira: India's Most Powerful Prime Minister'.
10. She was honored with the C.H. Mohammed Koya National Award for journalism in 2017.
11. She wrote the book 'Why I Am A Liberal: A Manifesto For Indians Who Believe in Individual Freedom'.
12. She has met Barack Obama and posted a picture with him on Twitter.
13. She is a public speaker who participates in various Indian literature festival events.
14. Sagarika Ghose has a passion for animals.
15. Despite encountering threats and hate, she upholds press freedom.
16. Her career took a significant turn with the rise of the Modi government, leading to her nomination by the AITC party for Rajya Sabha elections.
17. She authored the novels 'The Gin Drinkers' (1999) and 'Blind Faith' (2005).
18. She has won numerous journalism awards, including the C.H. Mohammed Koya National Award and the ITA Award for Excellence in Journalism.
19. Her career took a significant turn with her nomination by the AITC party for Rajya Sabha elections in 2024.
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