Rudraneil Sengupta is an Indian journalist, author, and former deputy editor of "Lounge", the weekly feature magazine of "Mint". He is best known for his work in sports journalism and his book "Enter the Dangal: Travels through India's Wrestling Landscape". His journalistic work has focused on various social and cultural issues, including gender and human rights.
Early life and education.
Rudraneil Sengupta was born in India and holds a master's degree in English from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He began his career in journalism after completing his education, initially working as a sports journalist for television news channels. He trained as a journalist and soon became recognized for his focus on sports, culture, and gender-related issues in India.
Career.
Sengupta worked as a sports journalist for TV news channels before joining "Mint", a leading Indian business newspaper, in 2010. At "Mint", he became the deputy editor of "Lounge", the magazine's feature section. His coverage has frequently examined the intersection of sports and social issues, including the challenges faced by women in traditionally male-dominated sports.
In 2016, Sengupta published his book "Enter the Dangal: Travels through India's Wrestling Landscape", which explores the rise of wrestling in India, particularly focusing on the empowerment of women through the sport. His work in this area won him critical acclaim for shedding light on the unique social and cultural impact of wrestling in India.
Awards and recognitions.
Sengupta received the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2007 for his documentary on river rafting in India. In 2015, he won the Society of Publishers of Asia (SOPA) award for excellence in reporting on human rights issues for his investigation into gender testing of female athletes.
Personal life.
Sengupta resides in New Delhi with his wife and five dogs. He continues to write and engage with issues related to sports and culture, particularly gender and human rights. He remains a prominent voice in Indian journalism, known for his ability to blend social commentary with in-depth reporting.