Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/09/1955 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | West Bengal, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Kanchan Gupta
Kanchan Gupta appeared in a podcast discussion in his capacity as Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, where he spoke about India’s rules for big tech and platform governance. The interview was circulated widely and became part of an ongoing policy debate about how social media companies should operate in India.
Gupta responded to criticism around the passport renewal controversy involving journalist R Rajagopal, defending his earlier comments and challenging the Editors Guild’s position. The exchange intensified an already politicized discussion about press freedom, ethics, and the treatment of critical journalists.
Kanchan Gupta publicly argued that Jawaharlal Nehru should not be credited with creating India’s first IIT and instead credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for expanding the IIT network. The remarks drew wide attention because they were made in the context of a broader political debate over historical credit and educational policy.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Kanchan Gupta |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 167 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School(s) | Loyola School, Jamshedpur; St Michael's High School, Patna |
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| College | St Xavier's College, Kolkata |
| University | University of Calcutta |
Personal Life
| Current Residence | National Capital Region |
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Family
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Nandini Gupta |
Career
| Net Worth (approx.) | ₹30 Lakhs |
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| Current Position | Senior Advisor, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India |
| Notable Positions | Deputy Editor at The Pioneer; Assistant Editor at The Statesman; Sub-editor at The Telegraph; Director of Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture in Cairo; Director of Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture at Port Louis, Mauritius; Distinguished Fellow at Observer Research Foundation; Chairman of Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation; Editorial Director at Niti Digital; launched Niti Central and NWR Live |
| Awards | National Award (February 2013) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born to Bangladeshi refugee parents in West Bengal, raised in Jamshedpur and Patna. | |
| 2. Began journalism career in 1982 at The Telegraph. | |
| 3. Joined The Statesman as Assistant Editor in 1987. | |
| 4. Transitioned from journalism to focus on public career in 1995. | |
| 5. Served in the Prime Minister's office during National Democratic Alliance rule. | |
| 6. Worked at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture in Cairo, Egypt until 2004. | |
| 7. Writes on national and regional politics, security issues, and international affairs. | |
| 8. Contributes weekly columns to MidDay and The Pioneer. | |
| 9. Actively involved in politics and appears on TV programs discussing political and security matters. | |
| 10. Adheres to the principles of Brahmo Samaj. | |
| 11. Became the youngest Assistant Editor in The Statesman's history in 1987. | |
| 12. Joined The Pioneer as Assistant Editor in 1991 and was promoted to Deputy Editor in 1994. | |
| 13. Transitioned from full-time journalism to focus on public career in December 1995. | |
| 14. Served as an aide to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the Prime Minister's Office. | |
| 15. Worked on foreign affairs and security issues with Brajesh Mishra, National Security Advisor. | |
| 16. Served as director of the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture in Cairo, Egypt until 2004. | |
| 17. Appointed Senior Adviser to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in June 2021. | |
| 18. Contributes weekly columns including 'Coffee Break' in The Pioneer. | |
| 19. Actively involved in political commentary and appears on television programs discussing political and security matters. | |
| 20. Studied economics, political science, and English literature at St Xavier’s College and University of Calcutta. | |
| 21. In 2012, joined Niti Digital as Editorial Director and launched Niti Central, India’s first 24x7 Internet radio NWR Live. | |
| 22. Closely associated with the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | |
| 23. Served as an assistant to politician L.K. Advani in December 1985. |
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