Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/04/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Village Chamari, District Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Saurabh Dwivedi
Saurabh Dwivedi inaugurated a library for children in his native village of Chamari in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. The initiative was aimed at improving access to reading material and encouraging education among rural children.
Saurabh Dwivedi left the India Today Group after nearly 12 years, stepping down as the founding editor of The Lallantop and editor of India Today Hindi. Soon after, he was reported to have taken charge of the Hindi digital initiative at The Indian Express, where he oversees Hindi editorial operations including video programmes and the e-paper.
Saurabh Dwivedi announced his exit from The Lallantop and the India Today Group after a long stint shaping the platform into a major Hindi digital newsroom. His farewell on the platform came after a final broadcast that drew attention for its criticism of the handling of a water contamination crisis in Madhya Pradesh.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Shibbu |
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| Famous for | Being a founding editor of The Lallantop, a Hindi news and media web portal owned by the India Today Group |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 177 cm |
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| Weight | 74 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affair | Gunjan |
| Marriage Date | Year 2010 |
| Spouse Name | Gunjan Dwivedi |
Family
| Spouse | Gunjan Dwivedi | ||||
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| Siblings | Abhay Dwivedi (director at Infopark, Jalaun) |
Career
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| Career Start | March 2007 as intern with Star News |
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| Current Position | Head of Hindi Digital Initiative at The Indian Express (January 2026 onwards) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/saurabhtop/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Saurabh Dwivedi consumes alcohol occasionally. | |
| 2. During his childhood, Saurabh Dwivedi disliked being photographed and often cried when placed in front of the camera. | |
| 3. While completing his MA in Hindi, Saurabh Dwivedi was encouraged to consider a career in journalism. | |
| 4. After finishing his studies in 2010, Saurabh Dwivedi married Gunjan. | |
| 5. Saurabh Dwivedi maintains his fitness by practicing Yoga consistently. | |
| 6. The Lallantop platform has a reach of over 40 million online viewers | |
| 7. Saurabh Dwivedi has over 15 years of experience in journalism | |
| 8. He is known for his extensive election coverage across India | |
| 9. He actively engages with youth through speaking engagements at prestigious institutions |