Quick Info
| Profession | Software Engineer, Journalist, Co-founder of Alt News |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Date of Birth | 28/04/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
Latest News about Pratik Sinha
13/10/2025
Pratik Sinha drew controversy after a social media post comparing supporters of a Taliban-related sentiment to the Hindutva brigade. The post triggered criticism and follow-up reporting, after which he clarified his stance amid the backlash.
09/05/2025
Pratik Sinha was cited in coverage about media access during a wider Indian government crackdown on websites amid the Kashmir crisis. He criticized the blocking of independent outlets and shared a workaround for accessing one blocked site, reflecting his ongoing role in public commentary on misinformation and press freedom.
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Bio/Wiki
| Religion | Atheism |
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| Ethnicity | Gujarati (Mother) & Bengali (Father) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5' 9") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black (Half Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Bachelor In Engineering |
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| School | Prakash Higher Secondary School, Ahmedabad |
| College/University | Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
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Social Media
| https://x.com/free_thinker | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratiksinha |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pratik Sinha established Alt News in 2017 to fight misinformation. | |
| 2. During his childhood, he spent summers in Kolkata. | |
| 3. His parents set up Jan Sangharsh Manch to advocate for workers' rights. | |
| 4. Originally in software engineering, he transitioned to journalism. | |
| 5. In 2018, he was honored with the OSM Inspiration of the Year Award. | |
| 6. In 2019, he co-wrote 'India Misinformed: The True Story' book. | |
| 7. Alt News was launched on 9 February 2017 to combat fake news[1]. | |
| 8. Pratik Sinha co-founded Alt News alongside Mohammed Zubair[1]. |