Mr. Prem Prakash, the founder of Asian News International (ANI), is a veteran journalist who has had a significant impact on journalism in India. ANI, established by Prem Prakash in 1971, became the first agency in India to syndicate video news. It grew to be the largest television news agency in India, with a wide network of reporters and bureaus across the country, providing a syndicated multimedia news feed to various news bureaus in India and abroad.
In this conversation Vinamre and Mr. Prem Prakash talked about:
- The tough times reporting on the 1962 Indo-China War and the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, sharing vivid tales from the battlefields that showcase the risky, yet vital, work of war correspondents.
- Their experiences with major politicians like Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, shedding light on how these interactions shaped their reporting, while keeping their journalistic ethics intact.
- Near the conversation's close, Prakash shared some wisdom for new journalists, pondering the shifts in the journalism field over time.
The insights are valuable for anyone looking to understand the challenges and responsibilities of a career in journalism. You must watch this episode.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
3:53 - Starting Journey as a Journalist
7:48 - Working with Jawaharlal Nehru
14:15 - Reasons for Lack of Police Respect Today
16:26 - Challenges with New Journalists
17:56 - Challenges in 1962 Indo-China War
20:54 - Bangladesh Liberation War 1971
25:09 - Experience in Afghanistan
35:29 - Journalists as Friends with Heads of States
37:15 - Transition after China War
41:45 - Working with Indira Gandhi
50:29 - Near Arrest Incident
56:37 - Setting up a Network Today
1:00:13 - Experience with Rajiv Gandhi
1:06:01 - Assassination Attempt on Rajiv Gandhi
1:13:24 - Life after Retirement
1:14:37 - VP Singh's Inefficiency as PM
1:15:44 - Reasons for Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Election Loss
1:17:47 - Advice for Upcoming Journalists
1:22:53 - Contribution of Bhagat Singh and INA in India’s Independence
1:30:27 - Conclusion
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28 июн 2024
