Prabhash Joshi
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Prabhash Joshi (July 15, 1936 – November 5, 2009) was a noted Indian Journalist
, especially Hindi journalism. He was a writer and political analyst. He was strongly in favor of "ethics and transparency". He played an part in Gandhian movement, Bhoodan movement, in the surrender of bandits and in the struggle against emergency
, India
to Pandarinath Joshi and Leela Bai.
of Hindi
daily Jansatta
a publication of the Indian Express Group. He, a Gandhian, changed the definition of Hindi journalism with the publication of 'Jansatta'.
He was with the Gandhi Peace Foundation and edited the Hindi version of Everyman’s, a journal devoted to advocating Jayaprakash’s views and sponsored by Ramnath Goenka. This journal campaigned for JP’s movement for purity in public life.
He was also famous for his writings on cricket
. He was a popular television commentator and mainly invited for his views and comments on national politics during the Lok Sabha
(lower house of the Parliament of India
) or Vidhan Sabha
(Legislative Assembly of an Indian state) elections.
Prabhash Joshi had been writing a Sunday column for Jansatta
entitled Kagad-Kare over the last many years. Recently he had started writing a weekly column entitled "Aughat-Ghat" for Tehelka Hindi. He also worked with the Indian Express as the resident editor at Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Delhi. After retiring from the newspaper in 1995, he continued as the chief editorial advisor.
He also wrote a book on Hinduism
. As he was from the land of the Malwa region of Kumar Gandharva
, he loved the unique staccato style of classical vocal music.
magazine. His daughter Sonal Joshi is Executive Producer NDTV Mumbai and elder son Sandeep works for Air India in New Delhi.
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
, especially Hindi journalism. He was a writer and political analyst. He was strongly in favor of "ethics and transparency". He played an part in Gandhian movement, Bhoodan movement, in the surrender of bandits and in the struggle against emergency
Early life
Prabhash Joshi was born in Ashta near Bhopal, Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
to Pandarinath Joshi and Leela Bai.
Career
Prabhash Joshi began his career with Nayi Duniya, was the founder editor of Hindi daily "Jansatta" in 1983. He was the founding editorEditing
Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible, and film media used to convey information through the processes of correction, condensation, organization, and other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate, and complete...
of Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
daily Jansatta
Jansatta
Jansatta is a leading Hindi daily belonging to the Indian Express Group. Established in 1983, today it is published from Delhi and Kolkata.-History:The Indian Express Group was known for its proximity to Jayaprakash Narayan, fondly known as JP...
a publication of the Indian Express Group. He, a Gandhian, changed the definition of Hindi journalism with the publication of 'Jansatta'.
He was with the Gandhi Peace Foundation and edited the Hindi version of Everyman’s, a journal devoted to advocating Jayaprakash’s views and sponsored by Ramnath Goenka. This journal campaigned for JP’s movement for purity in public life.
He was also famous for his writings on cricket
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
. He was a popular television commentator and mainly invited for his views and comments on national politics during the Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
(lower house of the Parliament of India
Parliament of India
The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body in India. Founded in 1919, the Parliament alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all political bodies in India. The Parliament of India comprises the President and the two Houses, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha...
) or Vidhan Sabha
Vidhan Sabha
The Vidhan Sabha or the Legislative Assembly is the lower house or the sole house of the provincial legislature in the different states of India. The same name is also used for the lower house of the legislatures for two of the union territories, Delhi and Pondicherry...
(Legislative Assembly of an Indian state) elections.
Prabhash Joshi had been writing a Sunday column for Jansatta
Jansatta
Jansatta is a leading Hindi daily belonging to the Indian Express Group. Established in 1983, today it is published from Delhi and Kolkata.-History:The Indian Express Group was known for its proximity to Jayaprakash Narayan, fondly known as JP...
entitled Kagad-Kare over the last many years. Recently he had started writing a weekly column entitled "Aughat-Ghat" for Tehelka Hindi. He also worked with the Indian Express as the resident editor at Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Delhi. After retiring from the newspaper in 1995, he continued as the chief editorial advisor.
He also wrote a book on Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
. As he was from the land of the Malwa region of Kumar Gandharva
Kumar Gandharva
Kumar Gandharva or Shivaputra Siddharamayya Komkallimath was a Hindustani classical singer, famous for his unique vocal style, refusal to be bound by the tradition of any gharana, and his innovative genius...
, he loved the unique staccato style of classical vocal music.
Death
Prabhash Joshi died November 5, 2009 due to a heart attack after watching the India-Australia cricket match.Personal life
Prabhash Joshi is married to Usha. They have two sons Sandeep and Sopan and a daughter, Sonal. His son Sopan Joshi is the managing editor of the Down To EarthDown to Earth
- Media :* Down to Earth , an Indian science and environment magazine* Down to Earth , a 1999 non-fiction book by Tim Winton and Richard Woldendorp* Down to Earth , a 1983–1987 television series...
magazine. His daughter Sonal Joshi is Executive Producer NDTV Mumbai and elder son Sandeep works for Air India in New Delhi.