Nitesh R Pradhan
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-lyricist as part of pop duo Anisha & Nitesh.[5]
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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 |
Website | https://easternhimalayannewsservice.com |
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 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 such topics 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 fund raising events for charitable causes in Sikkim and Darjeeling hills.[13]
Awards
- 2021 - Concerned Consumer Award[14]
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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- Nitesh Pradhan; youngsikkim.in
External links
- Nitesh Pradhan page 4; thesikkimchronicle.com