The news of the marriage of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Umar Abdullah and senior journalist Nidhi Razdan is in discussion. Nidhi Razdan has been a well-known journalist and news anchor of the country. He worked in NDTV for a long time and reported on many important issues related to India and abroad. Nidhi, who made her mark in the field of journalism, has also done her formal studies before joining the profession. Apart from his education, degree and career, he has also contributed in the field of writing. Let’s know about Nidhi Razdan.
Who is Nidhi Razdan?
Nidhi Razdan is a well-known Indian journalist and news anchor. He belongs to a Kashmiri Pandit family and his ancestral home is said to be in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir. His father Maharaj Krishna Razdan has also been a journalist and worked as Editor-in-Chief in PTI. Nidhi had the opportunity to live in an environment connected to news and current affairs right from childhood. Due to this, his interest towards journalism also increased.
Educational Qualification of Nidhi Razdan
Nidhi Razdan completed her schooling from APJ School, Sheikh Sarai, Delhi. After this he obtained his graduation degree from Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi. After graduation, he decided to pursue further studies in the field of journalism. He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). This study helped him understand news reporting, television journalism and media operations.
Worked in NDTV for 21 years
After completing her studies, Nidhi Razdan started her career with NDTV. He worked in this news channel for almost 21 years. During this period he reported on Indian politics, foreign policy and social issues. She was also the host of the channel’s popular prime time program ‘Left, Right and Centre’. He left NDTV in June 2020. Being active in television journalism for a long time earned him special recognition in the media world.
Wrote books and won many awards
Apart from journalism, Nidhi Razdan has also contributed in writing. His famous books include Left, Right and Centre: The Idea of India. In 2009, he was honored with the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism for his reporting on Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast India. Apart from this, he has also received the International Press Institute (IPI) award.
What is Nidhi Razdan doing now?
Nidhi Razdan is currently working as the Director of School of Communication, IILM University. Apart from this, he also hosts a program called ‘India and the World’ on the digital platform. Television journalism, international affairs reporting and writing have played an important role in his professional journey.
