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Born	Monita Rajpal; 20 February 1974 (age 50); Hong Kong
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Website	http://monitarajpal.com/

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Monita Rajpal (born 20 February 1974) is a journalist. She is a former news presenter for Citytv and CNN International.

At CNN, she anchored CNN Today, World One, the art programmes Art of Life and Icon, CNN NewsCenter, and TalkAsia. She worked for CNN between 2001 and 2014, first in Atlanta at the CNN Center, next in London, and finally in Hong Kong.

Career

In her second year of college, Rajpal wished to work at a part-time job, so she did a two-month contract as a switchboard operator at the CHUM-City Building.^[1] After she graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in radio and television arts in 1996,^[2] Rajpal started a six-month contract to be a receptionist at ChumCity.^[1] She responded to phone calls and led visitors on building tours.^[3] On the final day of her contract, Stephen Hurlbut, the vice president of programming, requested that she continue working for several weeks to conduct research.^[1] Rajpal became Hurlbut's assistant at CP24 as the channel was being launched in 1997.^[1] She then became a reporter and anchor for CP24^[1] and Citytv, where she reported on stories for the "primetime nightly news" such as federal elections, teacher strikes, and homelessness in Toronto.^[4]

While situated in his Toronto hotel room in February 2001, a CNN executive was browsing through the television channels and saw Rajpal.^[1] He extended an Atlanta-based CNN International anchor position to Rajpal, who accepted^[1] and started working at CNN in 2001.^[5] She worked about 12 hours daily at the CNN Center, reading news publications like The Economist and The New Yorker.^[4] While based in Atlanta, she had interviewed Ehud Barak, a former Prime Minister of Israel; Andrés Pastrana Arango, the then-President of Colombia; and Moses Blah, who had just taken office as President of Liberia.^[4] She covered news stories about the war on terror, Catholic Church sexual abuse cases, and Liberian strife.^[2]

Rajpal moved to London in late 2004 where she anchored the European edition of CNN Today and the art programme Art of Life.^[2]^[6] In 2010, Rajpal hosted the CNN art culture programme Icon.^[5] The show's first three episodes discussed Paris fashion and art, guitarist Les Paul's legacy, and advertising.^[5] In 2011, she co-anchored World One, a daily CNN International news programme while based in London.^[7]^[8]

In late 2012, Rajpal moved from London to Hong Kong.^[8]^[9] She hosted two shows that had their first broadcasts at the beginning of 2013: CNN NewsCenter and TalkAsia.^[8] CNN NewsCenter is a news programme that discusses international headlines, while TalkAsia is a weekly programme that interviews an internationally known person for 30 minutes.^[8] People she has interviewed for CNN include Mikhail Gorbachev,^[3] Vicente Fox,^[2] Al Gore,^[3] Tom Ford,^[5] and I. M. Pei.^[5] Rajpal left CNN on 4 July 2014.^[10]

Personal life

Rajpal was born on 20 February 1974^[1]^[11]^[12]^[13] in Hong Kong to "a Chinese mother of Indian origin and an Indian father".^[2] Her maternal grandfather moved from Punjab to Shanghai at 16 years old. Her mother was raised in Shanghai and became an electronics company executive.^[8] Rajpal is Sikh^[14] and has a brother.^[2] Rajpal grew up in Hong Kong and at age 14 immigrated with her family to North York in Toronto, Canada.^[3] She attended A. Y. Jackson Secondary School where she took part in its Amnesty International club.^[3] Upon seeing Rajpal present to a crowded assembly hall, the vice principal requested that she deliver the school's morning broadcasts.^[3] Her guidance counsellor, who knew about her broadcasting work, recommended that she submit a college application to the radio and television arts program at Ryerson University, which she attended.^[3]

Her parents had wanted to be a physician.^[1] Her uncle worked at RTHK. Her mother listened to radio news broadcasts on the radio all day which introduced Rajpal to the news business.^[8] She is fluent in Cantonese, English, French, and Punjabi.^[4]^[8] Rajpal said her pop icons are the band U2, the architect Frank Gehry, the artist Damien Hirst, and Oprah Winfrey.^[5]

Rajpal resides in Wiltshire in South West England with her husband and their son.^[15]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ Eckler, Rebecca (2001-04-04). "Former 'switchette' bound for CNN: Monita Rajpal lands coveted position with media giant". National Post. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Newspapers.com.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Sarkar, John (2007-04-14). "Seeking cultures". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Coutts, Matthew (2010-10-28). "Monita Rajpal: From a T.O. reception desk to CNN's anchor chair, this cable news icon dishes on landing her dream job and growing up in North York". TRNTO. Post City Magazines. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Walunjkar, Somashukla Sinha (2004-08-17). "CNN's Indian link: Life as a TV anchor requires stamina. But then if you want to achieve something, you have to give your job your best, says Monita Rajpal". Hindustan Times. Press Trust of India. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Taneja, Nikhil (2010-09-25). "CNN's new show on art and culture: Icon explores the memorable facets of art and transcends boundaries in terms of culture and influence; Monita Rajapal, news anchor with CNN, will host the show". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
^ Nair, Nandini (2007-03-30). "CNN anchor Monita Rajpal on the various experiences of anchoring". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2007-05-27. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
^ Savin, Monique (2011-02-06). "CNN anchor's challenge: fitting workouts into 17-hour days". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Bohwongprasert, Yvonne (2013-05-07). "Firmly Anchored: CNN International's Monita Rajpal has the confidence and experience needed to spearhead two flagship shows". Bangkok Post. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
^ Laghate, Gaurav (2013-01-20). "CNN focuses on Asia, strengthens Hong Kong bureau". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
^ Rajpal, Monita [@MonitaRajpal] (2014-07-03). "13yrs & 3 countries. Time to recalibrate & risk. July 4th I fly the CNN nest. Your continued support humbles me. Stay tuned for what's next!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Twitter.
^ Rajpal, Monita [@MonitaRajpal] (2019-02-20). "Quite proud of the fact that my dearest friends are sending me Golden Girls gifs for my birthday. #goals" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Twitter.
^ Rajpal, Monita [@MonitaRajpal] (2013-02-20). "Thank you all so much for the lovely birthday wishes! I wish I could reply to each of you. But I'm off to eat cake and celebrate!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Twitter.
^ Rajpal, Monita [@MonitaRajpal] (2013-02-19). ""@cvillanueva18 : @MonitaRajpalCNN Happy Birthday :)" thank you but it's not till tomorrow" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Twitter.
^ Giles, Lee (2007-07-26). "Sikh names policy must go". Red Deer Advocate. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Rajpal, Monita (2020). "Monita Rajpal About". Monita Rajpal. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.

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[Eckler2001-04-04-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ Eckler, Rebecca (2001-04-04). "Former 'switchette' bound for CNN: Monita Rajpal lands coveted position with media giant". National Post. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Newspapers.com.

[Sarkar2007-04-14-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Sarkar, John (2007-04-14). "Seeking cultures". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.

[Coutts2010-10-28-3] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Coutts, Matthew (2010-10-28). "Monita Rajpal: From a T.O. reception desk to CNN's anchor chair, this cable news icon dishes on landing her dream job and growing up in North York". TRNTO. Post City Magazines. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.

[Walunjkar2004-08-17-4] Walunjkar, Somashukla Sinha (2004-08-17). "CNN's Indian link: Life as a TV anchor requires stamina. But then if you want to achieve something, you have to give your job your best, says Monita Rajpal". Hindustan Times. Press Trust of India. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.

[Taneja2010-09-25-5] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Taneja, Nikhil (2010-09-25). "CNN's new show on art and culture: Icon explores the memorable facets of art and transcends boundaries in terms of culture and influence; Monita Rajapal, news anchor with CNN, will host the show". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.

[Nair2007-03-30-6] Nair, Nandini (2007-03-30). "CNN anchor Monita Rajpal on the various experiences of anchoring". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2007-05-27. Retrieved 2020-05-10.

[Savin2011-02-06-7] Savin, Monique (2011-02-06). "CNN anchor's challenge: fitting workouts into 17-hour days". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.

[Bohwongprasert2013-05-07-8] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Bohwongprasert, Yvonne (2013-05-07). "Firmly Anchored: CNN International's Monita Rajpal has the confidence and experience needed to spearhead two flagship shows". Bangkok Post. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.

[Laghate2013-01-20-9] Laghate, Gaurav (2013-01-20). "CNN focuses on Asia, strengthens Hong Kong bureau". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.

[Rajpal2014-07-03-10] Rajpal, Monita [@MonitaRajpal] (2014-07-03). "13yrs & 3 countries. Time to recalibrate & risk. July 4th I fly the CNN nest. Your continued support humbles me. Stay tuned for what's next!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Twitter.

[Rajpal2019-02-20-11] Rajpal, Monita [@MonitaRajpal] (2019-02-20). "Quite proud of the fact that my dearest friends are sending me Golden Girls gifs for my birthday. #goals" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Twitter.

[Rajpal2013-02-20-12] Rajpal, Monita [@MonitaRajpal] (2013-02-20). "Thank you all so much for the lovely birthday wishes! I wish I could reply to each of you. But I'm off to eat cake and celebrate!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Twitter.

[Rajpal2013-02-19-13] Rajpal, Monita [@MonitaRajpal] (2013-02-19). ""@cvillanueva18 : @MonitaRajpalCNN Happy Birthday :)" thank you but it's not till tomorrow" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Twitter.

[Giles2007-07-26-14] Giles, Lee (2007-07-26). "Sikh names policy must go". Red Deer Advocate. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10 – via Newspapers.com.

[Rajpal2020-15] Rajpal, Monita (2020). "Monita Rajpal About". Monita Rajpal. Archived from the original on 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2020-05-10.

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+'''Monita Rajpal''' (born 20 February 1974) is a journalist. She is a former [[news presenter]] for [[Citytv]] and [[CNN International]].
+At CNN, she anchored ''[[CNN Today]]'', ''World One'', the art programmes ''Art of Life'' and ''Icon'', ''CNN NewsCenter'', and ''[[TalkAsia]]''. She worked for CNN between 2001 and 2014, first in Atlanta at the [[CNN Center]], next in London, and finally in Hong Kong.
-'''Monita Rajpal''' (born February 20, 1974 in [[Hong Kong]]) is a Canadian [[CNN International]] news anchor, based at the network's [[Hong Kong]] office where she anchored ''NewsCenter with Monita Rajpal'' and ''Talk Asia with Monita Rajpal''. Previously, she anchored ''World One'', along with [[Zain Verjee]]. She also hosted the art programme ''Art of Life''. Rajpal left CNN International in 2014 after 13 years in the network, doing her final sign-off on July 4. Rajpal now lives in  Wiltshire, England with her family and works now as an independent journalist.<ref>http://www.monitarajpal.com/about.html</ref>
+==Career==
+In her second year of college, Rajpal wished to work at a [[part-time job]], so she did a two-month contract as a [[switchboard operator]] at the [[CHUM-City Building]].<ref name="Eckler2001-04-04">{{cite news |last=Eckler |first=Rebecca |date=2001-04-04 |title=Former 'switchette' bound for CNN: Monita Rajpal lands coveted position with media giant |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50631755/national-post/ |newspaper=[[National Post]] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510043441/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50631755/national-post/ |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref> After she graduated from [[Ryerson University]] with a degree in radio and television arts in 1996,<ref name="Sarkar2007-04-14">{{cite news |last=Sarkar |first=John |date=2007-04-14 |title=Seeking cultures |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/seeking-cultures/articleshow/1907416.cms |newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510045345/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/seeking-cultures/articleshow/1907416.cms |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref> Rajpal started a six-month contract to be a [[receptionist]] at ChumCity.<ref name="Eckler2001-04-04"/> She responded to phone calls and led visitors on building tours.<ref name="Coutts2010-10-28">{{cite news |last=Coutts |first=Matthew |date=2010-10-28 |title=Monita Rajpal: From a T.O. reception desk to CNN's anchor chair, this cable news icon dishes on landing her dream job and growing up in North York |url=https://trnto.com/monita-rajpal/ |work=TRNTO |publisher=Post City Magazines |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510101654/https://trnto.com/monita-rajpal/ |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref> On the final day of her contract, Stephen Hurlbut, the vice president of programming, requested that she continue working for several weeks to conduct research.<ref name="Eckler2001-04-04"/> Rajpal became Hurlbut's assistant at [[CP24]] as the channel was being launched in 1997.<ref name="Eckler2001-04-04"/> She then became a reporter and anchor for CP24<ref name="Eckler2001-04-04"/> and [[Citytv]], where she reported on stories for the "primetime nightly news" such as [[list of Canadian federal general elections|federal elections]], teacher strikes, and homelessness in Toronto.<ref name="Walunjkar2004-08-17">{{cite news |last=Walunjkar |first=Somashukla Sinha |date=2004-08-17 |title=CNN's Indian link: Life as a TV anchor requires stamina. But then if you want to achieve something, you have to give your job your best, says Monita Rajpal. |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/cnn-s-indian-link/story-eI2YC64AgryqCN7SjuTvFJ.html |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |agency=[[Press Trust of India]] |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510044938/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/cnn-s-indian-link/story-eI2YC64AgryqCN7SjuTvFJ.html |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref>
+While situated in his Toronto hotel room in February 2001, a [[CNN]] executive was browsing through the television channels and saw Rajpal.<ref name="Eckler2001-04-04"/> He extended an Atlanta-based [[CNN International]] anchor position to Rajpal, who accepted<ref name="Eckler2001-04-04"/> and started working at CNN in 2001.<ref name="Taneja2010-09-25">{{cite news |last=Taneja |first=Nikhil |date=2010-09-25 |title=CNN's new show on art and culture: Icon explores the memorable facets of art and transcends boundaries in terms of culture and influence; Monita Rajapal, news anchor with CNN, will host the show. |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/cnn-s-new-show-on-art-and-culture/story-aiwkJmf3zLRXv2GrYjAldK.html |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510050307/https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/cnn-s-new-show-on-art-and-culture/story-aiwkJmf3zLRXv2GrYjAldK.html |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref> She worked about 12 hours daily at the [[CNN Center]], reading news publications like ''[[The Economist]]'' and ''[[The New Yorker]]''.<ref name="Walunjkar2004-08-17"/> While based in Atlanta, she had interviewed [[Ehud Barak]], a former [[Prime Minister of Israel]]; [[Andrés Pastrana Arango]], the then-[[President of Colombia]]; and [[Moses Blah]], who had just taken office as [[President of Liberia]].<ref name="Walunjkar2004-08-17"/> She covered news stories about the [[war on terror]], [[Catholic Church sexual abuse cases]], and Liberian strife.<ref name="Sarkar2007-04-14"/>
+Rajpal moved to London in late 2004 where she anchored the European edition of ''[[CNN Today]]'' and the art programme ''Art of Life''.<ref name="Sarkar2007-04-14"/><ref name="Nair2007-03-30">{{cite news |last=Nair |first=Nandini |date=2007-03-30 |title=CNN anchor Monita Rajpal on the various experiences of anchoring |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/30/stories/2007033001530400.htm |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070527072133/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/30/stories/2007033001530400.htm |archivedate=2007-05-27 }}</ref> In 2010, Rajpal hosted the CNN art culture programme ''Icon''.<ref name="Taneja2010-09-25"/> The show's first three episodes discussed Paris fashion and art, guitarist [[Les Paul]]'s legacy, and advertising.<ref name="Taneja2010-09-25"/> In 2011, she co-anchored ''World One'', a daily CNN International news programme while based in London.<ref name="Savin2011-02-06">{{cite news |last=Savin |first=Monique |date=2011-02-06 |title=CNN anchor's challenge: fitting workouts into 17-hour days |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/cnn-anchors-challenge-fitting-workouts-into-17-hour-days/article572442/ |newspaper=[[The Globe and Mail]] |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510051206/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/cnn-anchors-challenge-fitting-workouts-into-17-hour-days/article572442/ |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref><ref name="Bohwongprasert2013-05-07">{{cite news |last=Bohwongprasert |first=Yvonne |date=2013-05-07 |title=Firmly Anchored: CNN International's Monita Rajpal has the confidence and experience needed to spearhead two flagship shows |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/348735/firmly-anchored |newspaper=[[Bangkok Post]] |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://archive.is/lvWxF |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref>
+In late 2012, Rajpal moved from London to Hong Kong.<ref name="Bohwongprasert2013-05-07"/><ref name="Laghate2013-01-20">{{cite news |last=Laghate |first=Gaurav |date=2013-01-20 |title=CNN focuses on Asia, strengthens Hong Kong bureau |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/cnn-focuses-on-asia-strengthens-hong-kong-bureau-112112200145_1.html |newspaper=[[Business Standard]] |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510103659/https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/cnn-focuses-on-asia-strengthens-hong-kong-bureau-112112200145_1.html |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref> She hosted two shows that had their first broadcasts at the beginning of 2013: ''CNN NewsCenter'' and ''[[TalkAsia]]''.<ref name="Bohwongprasert2013-05-07"/> ''CNN NewsCenter'' is a news programme that discusses international headlines, while ''TalkAsia'' is a weekly programme that interviews an internationally known person for 30 minutes.<ref name="Bohwongprasert2013-05-07"/> People she has interviewed for CNN include [[Mikhail Gorbachev]],<ref name="Coutts2010-10-28"/> [[Vicente Fox]],<ref name="Sarkar2007-04-14"/> [[Al Gore]],<ref name="Coutts2010-10-28"/> [[Tom Ford]],<ref name="Taneja2010-09-25"/> and [[I. M. Pei]].<ref name="Taneja2010-09-25"/> Rajpal left CNN on 4 July 2014.<ref name="Rajpal2014-07-03">{{cite tweet |last=Rajpal |first=Monita |user=MonitaRajpal |number=484694644257599488 |date=2014-07-03 |title=13yrs & 3 countries. Time to recalibrate & risk. July 4th I fly the CNN nest. Your continued support humbles me. Stay tuned for what's next! |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://archive.is/hNW1W |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref>
+==Personal life==
+Rajpal was born on 20 February 1974<ref name="Eckler2001-04-04"/><ref name="Rajpal2019-02-20">{{cite tweet |last=Rajpal |first=Monita |user=MonitaRajpal |number=1098266278119292928 |date=2019-02-20 |title=Quite proud of the fact that my dearest friends are sending me Golden Girls gifs for my birthday. #goals |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://archive.is/IpGGg |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref><ref name="Rajpal2013-02-20">{{cite tweet |last=Rajpal |first=Monita |user=MonitaRajpal |number=304208094576144384 |date=2013-02-20 |title=Thank you all so much for the lovely birthday wishes! I wish I could reply to each of you. But I'm off to eat cake and celebrate! |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://archive.is/CTEyr |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref><ref name="Rajpal2013-02-19">{{cite tweet |last=Rajpal |first=Monita |user=MonitaRajpal |number=303789290759000064 |date=2013-02-19 |title=“@cvillanueva18 : @MonitaRajpalCNN Happy Birthday :)” thank you but it's not till tomorrow. |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://archive.is/c54Sm |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref> in Hong Kong to "a Chinese mother of Indian origin and an Indian father".<ref name="Sarkar2007-04-14"/> Her maternal grandfather moved from [[Punjab]] to [[Shanghai]] at 16 years old. Her mother was raised in Shanghai and became an electronics company executive.<ref name="Bohwongprasert2013-05-07"/> Rajpal is [[Sikh]]<ref name="Giles2007-07-26">{{cite news |last=Giles |first=Lee |date=2007-07-26 |title=Sikh names policy must go |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50632065/red-deer-advocate/ |newspaper=[[Red Deer Advocate]] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510044253/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50632065/red-deer-advocate/ |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref> and has a brother.<ref name="Sarkar2007-04-14"/> Rajpal grew up in Hong Kong and at age 14 immigrated with her family to [[North York]] in [[Toronto]], Canada.<ref name="Coutts2010-10-28"/> She attended [[A. Y. Jackson Secondary School (Toronto)|A. Y. Jackson Secondary School]] where she took part in its [[Amnesty International]] club.<ref name="Coutts2010-10-28"/> Upon seeing Rajpal present to a crowded assembly hall, the vice principal requested that she deliver the school's morning broadcasts.<ref name="Coutts2010-10-28"/> Her guidance counsellor, who knew about her broadcasting work, recommended that she submit a college application to the radio and television arts program at [[Ryerson University]], which she attended.<ref name="Coutts2010-10-28"/>
+Her parents had wanted to be a physician.<ref name="Eckler2001-04-04"/> Her uncle worked at [[RTHK]]. Her mother listened to radio news broadcasts on the radio all day which introduced Rajpal to the news business.<ref name="Bohwongprasert2013-05-07"/> She is fluent in [[Cantonese]], [[English language|English]], [[French language|French]], and [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].<ref name="Walunjkar2004-08-17"/><ref name="Bohwongprasert2013-05-07"/> Rajpal said her [[pop icon]]s are the band [[U2]], the architect [[Frank Gehry]], the artist [[Damien Hirst]], and [[Oprah Winfrey]].<ref name="Taneja2010-09-25"/>
+Rajpal resides in [[Wiltshire]] in [[South West England]] with her husband and their son.<ref name="Rajpal2020">{{cite web |last=Rajpal |first=Monita |date=2020 |title=Monita Rajpal About |url=http://www.monitarajpal.com/about.html |publisher=Monita Rajpal |accessdate=2020-05-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510104126/http://www.monitarajpal.com/about.html |archivedate=2020-05-10 }}</ref>
 ==References==
+{{reflist}}
-<references />
 ==External links==
-* [http://monitarajpal.com Personal website]
+* [http://monitarajpal.com/ Personal website]
-* [http://edition.cnn.com/CNNI/Programs/artoflife/ Art of Life with Monita Rajpal]
+* [http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/rajpal.monita.html CNN profile of Monita Rajpal]
-* [http://monitarajpal.blogspot.com/ Monita Rajpal fan blog]
-* http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/12368717.cms
-* http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/30/stories/2007033001530400.htm
-* http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040829/spectrum/tv.htm
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