Nitesh R Pradhan
| Nitesh R Pradhan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gangtok, Sikkim, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🏫 Education | Tashi Namgyal Academy, Sikkim University |
| 💼 Occupation | Journalist, singer and lyricist |
| 📆 Years active | 2013–present |
| 🏢 Organization | Eastern Himalayan News Service |
| https://easternhimalayannewsservice.com | |
Nitesh Pradhan (born 11 May 1990), known professionally as Nitesh R Pradhan, is an Indian journalist based in Sikkim, India, and founder of independent online news portal Eastern Himalayan News Service.[1][2][3][4] He is also a singer and lyricist as part of pop duo Anisha & Nitesh.[5]
Personal life
Hailing from a Sikkimese Newar family, he was born in Gangtok to Pradeep Pradhan and Renu Pradhan. His grandfather is Nahakul Pradhan, a prominent leader of Sikkim's pro-democratic movement who held several cabinet positions in the State Council of Sikkim – a constitutional government under the erstwhile Chogyal regime. Kashiraj Pradhan, another prominent leader of the pro-democratic movement also considered as Father of Sikkimese Journalism, is his great-granduncle. His uncle, S.K. Pradhan, is a two-time former Member of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly.[6]
Education
He completed his schooling from Tashi Namgyal Academy, Gangtok. Later, he acquired a Bachelors degree in Arts and completed post graduation in Mass Communication from Sikkim University.
Career
He started singing in the pop duo Anisha & Nitesh since it was formed in 2013 – it was the first pop duo (mixed) act from Sikkim – and has released many Nepali language songs including the chartbuster Maya.[7][8] His work in media includes print and digital media houses notably TNT- The Northeast Today, Sikkim Chronicle, Summit Times, Assam Tribune & East Mojo. He reports on a range of topics such as environment, geopolitics, gender, LGBTQ, society, and culture of the Eastern Himalayan region. In 2020, he founded independent online news portal Eastern Himalayan News Service.[9][10][11][12] He has also organised a series of fundraising events for charitable causes in Sikkim and Darjeeling hills.[13]
References
- ↑ "Eastern Himalayan News Service".
- ↑ "Sikkim Newar Guthi Felicitates Young Achievers".
- ↑ "aakerun News author".
- ↑ "Sikkim: A Zero COVID-19 State In India".
- ↑ "Northeastern Tunes Without any aid or funds, this duo still sings".
- ↑ "SK Pradhan appointed SDF vice-president".
- ↑ "Sikkim's Pop Duo 'Anisha and Nitesh' release their new song".
- ↑ "Music Video by Anisha & Nitesh ft Urban Inc".
- ↑ "Urban Culture How hip hop finds an ingenious way to promote itself".
- ↑ "East Mojo, Nitesh R Pradhan".
- ↑ "Summittimes, Contact Nitesh R Pradhan".
- ↑ "The NorthEast Today, articles by Nitesh Pradhan".
- ↑ "Sikkim: A unique confluence of creative talents- Coffee and Art".
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