Quick Info
| Profession | Senior journalist, writer, media expert |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | India |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Dilip Mandal
10/01/2025
A controversy emerged after Dilip Mandal publicly questioned the historical existence of Fatima Sheikh, who is widely remembered as an early social reformer and educator associated with Savitribai Phule. The remarks triggered criticism and renewed debate about historical memory and the treatment of Dalit and women’s social reform figures.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Dilip Mandal is an Indian senior journalist, writer, and media expert with over two decades of experience in journalism and work across major media organizations. He is a former Managing Editor of India Today Hindi and currently serves as a Media Advisor in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. He is known for his contributions to discussions on caste, social justice, and sociological realities in India. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Formal training in journalism from the Times Centre for Media Studies |
Career
| Experience | Has worked with major Indian media houses, including Aaj Tak, Zee News, Star News, CNBC Awaaz, The Economic Times, and Dainik Jagran (Delhi edition). Served as Managing Editor of India Today Hindi Magazine. Appointed as Media Advisor in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in 2024. |
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| Other Roles | Professional communicator; journalist; consultant; media critic; author of books on media and sociology. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Has more than 20 years of journalism experience. | |
| 2. Has been associated with multiple prominent news and business media outlets. | |
| 3. Publicly available profiles list him as being based in Delhi, India. | |
| 4. In 2024, public posts indicated that he was serving as a Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India. | |
| 5. Formerly a critic of the BJP and RSS before his appointment to the Ministry. | |
| 6. Authored books on media and sociology. |
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