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'''Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar''' (born 28 May 1973) or '''MVN''' is a [[journalist]]/[[politician]] from [[Kerala]]. He is also a member of the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]]. He holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from [[Mar Ivanios College]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. He is the son of veteran political leader from Kerala, [[M. V. Raghavan]]. |
'''Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar''' (born 28 May 1973) or '''MVN''' is a [[journalist]]/[[politician]] from [[Kerala]]. He is also a member of the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-06-25 |title=MV Nikesh Kumar quits media career; resigns from official duties to focus on politics |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1332046&u=mv-nikesh-kumar-quits-media-career-resigns-from-official-duties-to-focus-on-politics-1332046 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=[[Kerala Kaumudi]] |language=en}}</ref> He holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from [[Mar Ivanios College]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. He is the son of veteran political leader from Kerala, [[M. V. Raghavan]]. |
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He started his career as a news reporter in [[Asianet News|Asianet]] in 1996, later moving onto [[Indiavision]] in 2003, and [[Reporter TV]] channel was launched on 13 May 2011 with Nikesh Kumar |
He started his career as a news reporter in [[Asianet News|Asianet]] in 1996, later moving onto [[Indiavision]] in 2003, and [[Reporter TV]] channel was launched on 13 May 2011 with Nikesh Kumar. He anchored various programmes based on contemporary social and political issues. He is former the managing director of [[Reporter TV]]. |
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== Family life == |
== Family life == |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Nikesh Kumar began his career as a news anchor and has worked with major Malayalam news channels, such as [[Asianet News]] and [[Indiavision]]. His career trajectory took a significant turn when he became the Managing Director of [[Reporter TV]]. |
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In 2010, he left [[Indiavision]] and he |
In 2010, he left [[Indiavision]] and he started new news channel [[Reporter TV]]. He was one of the founders of the channel and joined as MD. He anchored 'Editor's Hour' aired every day at 9pm. He also anchored the weekly interview programme "Close Encounter", where he debated on many social relevant subjects and current affairs with many political and social leaders. |
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Throughout his career, Kumar has been recognized for his contributions to the media industry, receiving various accolades, including the [[Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards|Ramnath Goenka Award]] |
Throughout his career, Kumar has been recognized for his contributions to the media industry, receiving various accolades, including the [[Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards|Ramnath Goenka Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-06-25 |title=എംവി നികേഷ് കുമാർ മാധ്യമപ്രവർത്തനം അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചു, ഇനി സജീവ രാഷ്ട്രീയത്തിലേക്ക് |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/journalist-mv-nikesh-kumar-quits-reporter-tv-joins-cpm-sfn726 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=[[Asianet News]] |language=ml}}</ref> |
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MV Nikesh Kumar was the Editor-in-Chief of [[Reporter TV]]. He resigned on 25 Jun 2024 from the official positions of the channel. He took such a decision to work actively in the political arena. |
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== '''Awards''' == |
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Revision as of 12:02, 26 June 2024
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| എം വി നികേഷ് കുമാര് | |
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| Born | Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar 28 May 1973 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | Journalism career 1996 to 2024 |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse | Rani Nikesh (M. 2004) |
| Children | Sankaran Nikesh and Janaki Theresa Nikesh |
| Parents |
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| Awards | Ramnath Goenka Award |
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Founder : Reporter TV | |
Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar (born 28 May 1973) or MVN is a journalist/politician from Kerala. He is also a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).[1] He holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram. He is the son of veteran political leader from Kerala, M. V. Raghavan.
He started his career as a news reporter in Asianet in 1996, later moving onto Indiavision in 2003, and Reporter TV channel was launched on 13 May 2011 with Nikesh Kumar. He anchored various programmes based on contemporary social and political issues. He is former the managing director of Reporter TV.
Family life
Nikesh is the youngest son of the late CMP leader and former minister M. V. Raghavan. He is married to Rani Varghese and has two children - Sankaran Nikesh and Janaki Theresa Nikesh.
Career
Nikesh Kumar began his career as a news anchor and has worked with major Malayalam news channels, such as Asianet News and Indiavision. His career trajectory took a significant turn when he became the Managing Director of Reporter TV.
In 2010, he left Indiavision and he started new news channel Reporter TV. He was one of the founders of the channel and joined as MD. He anchored 'Editor's Hour' aired every day at 9pm. He also anchored the weekly interview programme "Close Encounter", where he debated on many social relevant subjects and current affairs with many political and social leaders.
Throughout his career, Kumar has been recognized for his contributions to the media industry, receiving various accolades, including the Ramnath Goenka Award.[2]
MV Nikesh Kumar was the Editor-in-Chief of Reporter TV. He resigned on 25 Jun 2024 from the official positions of the channel. He took such a decision to work actively in the political arena.
Awards
He has received several awards, including Ramnath Goenka Award, Shifa Al Jazeera Media Award for excellence in journalism and etc.
References
- ^ "MV Nikesh Kumar quits media career; resigns from official duties to focus on politics". Kerala Kaumudi. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "എംവി നികേഷ് കുമാർ മാധ്യമപ്രവർത്തനം അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചു, ഇനി സജീവ രാഷ്ട്രീയത്തിലേക്ക്". Asianet News (in Malayalam). 25 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
External links
- [https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/kerala-set-for-a-channel-boom-around-new-year-110110500057_1.html Nikesh Kumar will start new channel REPORTER
- റിപ്പോര്ട്ടര് ടിവിയുടെ ഔദ്യോഗിക ചുമതലകളില് നിന്ന് എംവി നികേഷ് കുമാര് സ്ഥാനമൊഴിഞ്ഞു . Source : Reporter TV
- MV Nikesh Kumar resigns as editor after 28 years of media career | Source : Reporter TV Youtube