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Our Team
The Printers Mysore is led by a management council and an executive team. The Management Council comprises three full-time directors K N Tilak Kumar, K N Shanth Kumar and Parul Shah.
K N Tilak Kumar
Joint Managing Director
Tilak Kumar has nearly four decades of experience in the newspaper industry. He has been on the management at The Printers Mysore as a director since 1978. Known for his dynamism, he has been responsible for the growth of Prajavani in rural pockets of Karnataka. He is a former president of the Indian Newspaper Society and has been affiliated with other industry bodies. Tilak also brings with him the experience of chairing the KNG Trust started by his grandfather, late K N Guruswamy, a toddy businessman, publisher and philanthropist. The KNG Trust is a not-for-profit entity that operates the Ashram School, Deccan International School and Nettakallappa Aquatic Center.
K N Shanth Kumar
Director
Shanth Kumar has been a printing technologist, editor and director with The Printers Mysore since 1983. He has driven the editorial coverage at Prajavani and helped it retain a leadership position in Karnataka over the last decade. Under him, the daily has seen several developments, including a redesign and new supplements. Shanth is a director of the Press Trust of India, where he recently completed his term as chairman and Wan-Ifra India. He is a former chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulation. He has covered the last eight Olympics as a photojournalist for Deccan Herald and Prajavani. Shanth oversees the Nettakallappa Sports Foundation, a charitable trust started by his father K A Nettakallappa, that promotes the Deccan Athletic Club and provides scholarships to athletes. He was a former board member of the Indian Golf Union (IGU) where he promoted junior golf in India. He has the distinction of representing India in golf as a non-playing captain at the Asian Games in 2002.
Parul Anant Shah
Director
Parul Shah has been a director at The Printers Mysore since 2001. She has overseen the development of the Deccan Herald student edition over the last decade.
K N Hari Kumar
Advisor to Directors
Hari Kumar is the advisor to the Management Council as well as the next generation of the Kanekal Nettakallappa family, who are in various executive roles at the group. Hari Kumar is the former editor-in-chief of Deccan Herald, Prajavani, Sudha and Mayura and former chairman and managing director of The Printers Mysore, which he has been a part of since 1978. He is a journalist and writer with interests in history and economics. He has edited and contributed to books on free speech, media freedom and jurisprudence in India.
Chaitanya Netkalappa
Director
Chaitanya is involved in various business planning and strategy projects at The Printers Mysore and works closely with the directors. He has a degree in economics from the University of Chicago.
Sowbhagyalakshmi K T
Director
Sowbhagyalakshmi is a print journalism executive and Director at The Printers Mysore Pvt Ltd (TPML), the publishers of Deccan Herald, Prajavani, Sudha, and Mayura. She began her journey at TPML as a management trainee, working with the print circulation team across Karnataka. Over the years, she has transitioned into a leadership role, working closely with TPML’s advertisement, circulation and digital teams to drive revenue. In a rapidly evolving media landscape, her focus is on shaping and implementing strategic initiatives that foster sustainable growth, enhance audience engagement, and diversify revenue streams, positioning TPML for long-term success.
She also serves on the board of trustees at the K.N. Guruswamy Educational and Charitable Trust, which runs the Deccan International School (IGCSE/ICSE), The Ashram School ( a Kannada medium school for underprivileged students ), and the Nettakallappa Aquatic Centre for competitive swimming.
Prior to joining TPML, Sowbhagyalakshmi practiced law in The Courts of Bangalore. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Law from the Jindal Global Law School (JGLS).
Kiran Sundararajan
Chief Operating Officer
A mobile industry veteran, having also worked with Vodafone, Idea, and Reliance Communication, Kiran started his career with Hindustan Unilever Ltd. He boasts of hands-on experience in channel sales, B2C, B2B, client & channel partner engagement, market expansion, P&L, collection & retention, lead generation, logistics management, team handling, and people management. His last assignment was as Area Business Head with Reliance Jio Infocomm. In his current role in TPML as Chief Operating Officer, he is responsible for overseeing the overall business operations of the company.
Anand Bildikar
National Head - Sales & operations - TPML
An astute business leader with over 20 years of exemplary achievements in propelling business growth, driving the business to the next level and establishing profit centres by driving strategic initiatives, Anand has rich experience in FMCG and Media Managing Strategy, Operations, Sales & Marketing. In a career spanning more than two decades, he has worked with companies like Pepsico, Reliance Industries, Diageo, and Times Group in various capacities with deep domain knowledge in business growth, P&L management, revenue planning, data analysis, business operations and management, go to market strategy and implementation. His last assignment before joining TPML was with Times Group as Response Head. In his current role as National Head of Sales & Operations in TPML, he is responsible for business growth & strategic initiatives, revenue planning, P&L management and AOP achievement.
Gururaj Shastry
General Manager-Production
A printing technologist from the Institute of Printing, Bengaluru, Gururaj started his career as
a Process Supervisor in 1980 with the Manipal Press, Manipal. He has undergone extensive
training in high-speed web offset machines, security printing & cheque printing at Harris
Graphics/Atlantic force in the USA and at CEM machinery in Milan, Italy.
In a career spanning over 40 years, he has worked with major newspaper publications like
the Indian Express (Mumbai), The Times of India & Hindustan Times in various capacities in
Mumbai, Chandigarh and Delhi. His last assignment before joining TPML was
with Hindustan Times-Delhi as General Manager-Supply Chain heading their flagship plant
at Greater Noida overseeing plant operations, projects, modernization/upgradation & TCP.
Currently, as General Manager-Production with TPML since 2021, he is responsible for plant
operations, maintenance, projects, innovations, cost reduction, etc.
K V Subramanya
Executive Editor, Deccan Herald
With three decades of experience in reporting, editing, newsroom management and editorial strategy, Subramanya believes in the enduring power of print and the importance of reader-focused journalism. As Executive Editor at Deccan Herald, he drives the publication’s editorial vision, leading a team of 125+ journalists across print, digital, photo, and video. He began his career with DH in 1995, covering business before shifting to political reporting—his forte. In 1999, he joined The Hindu, specializing in crime and internal security reporting. His coverage of law and order, terrorism, Left-wing extremism and Bengaluru's underworld earned him recognition for incisive, on-the-ground reporting. Returning to DH in 2012, in key leadership roles, Subramanya steered the City Reporting team, Karnataka News Desk and the national correspondents' network. He played a crucial role in news planning and resourcing, ensuring in-depth and expansive coverage of major events, including the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Ravindra G Bhat
Executive Editor - Prajavani
Ravindra Bhat started his career with Samyukta Karnataka as a sub-editor in 1990. After serving as a Sub-editor/Reporter in Udayavani, he joined Prajavani in 1995. He has had multiple roles in the publication such as Sub-Editor, Davanagere district correspondent, Mysuru staff correspondent and Mysuru News Bureau Chief. Ravindra Bhat completed his Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism from Karnataka University, Dharawad in 1990.
Manjunatha T
Chief Financial Officer
As the CFO, Manjunatha T is responsible for managing accounts, audit, taxation, treasure and secretarial functions. A Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant and a qualified Company Secretary, he started his career with Bharat Electronics in 2009 and has since worked with several well-known companies, including Unilever, L&T, RPG Group, Himatsingka and AT&S India. His areas of expertise include building internal controls in business processes, tweaking product cost structures as well and identification and execution of various cost reduction measures. In his career, he has closely worked with tax authorities and has often taken up the responsibility of framing company policies, procedures and strategies besides ensuring various secretarial compliances.
Rajeev Velur
General Manager - Human Resources
With 25+ years of experience across diverse sectors, he has consistently delivered high-impact results as a trusted HR Business Partner. His key expertise includes HR Strategy & Transformation, Change Management & Integration (M&A), Leadership Development & Hiring Process Re-Engineering & Operations, Attrition Management & Talent Retention and Policy Formulation & Implementation (APAC Regional Expertise). In his current role he heads the Human Resource department in “TPML”
Anup Mandal
Chief Technology Officer
Anup Mandal brings four decades of expertise as a distinguished technology leader, with
deep domain knowledge across technology, telecommunications and media sectors. He
holds a B.Tech. degree from IIT Roorkee and an M.Tech. from IIT Delhi. He has been
instrumental in spearheading numerous strategic and digital transformational initiatives at
prominent media houses, both in India and abroad, like Times of India, HT Media, India
Today, Arab Media Group, and Mediastar Limited. Before this, he spent a decade in blue-
chip technology companies like Bharti Airtel, Crompton Greaves and HCL.
He embarked on his professional journey at UP Electronics Corporation. He led a pioneering
team that was responsible for conceptualizing and developing India’s first real-time airline
reservation network for Air India. He has orchestrated multiple projects within the media
sector, including a one-of-its-kind tech initiative that led to a notable shift resulting in the
seamless integration of print & digital newsroom at HT Media. At TPML, as Chief Technology
Officer, he is driving the company’s next wave of growth by streamlining the print vertical,
doubling down on digital media and launching additional revenue streams from premium
content offerings.
Babu V Velure
DGM - Procurement
Babu holds an MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics and has over 23 years of experience in the field of supply chain, demand planning, international and domestic logistics, CHA, vendor management, sourcing, distribution, warehouse and C&F in the industry. He started his career in 2000 at Sami Labs Ltd. His last assignment was with Stovekraft Limited as a Head- SCM. In his current role in TPML, he is responsible for managing the entire procurement of newsprint and other raw materials, service, AMC/CMC, international & domestic logistics, CHA operation & warehouse of the company, so that all are aligned with the company's mission to deliver the best local print and digital products that serve the needs of our advertisers and readers while maintaining an exceptional level of customer service and professionalism.
Ravi B A
GM – Circulation
Ravi B A is a well experienced professional in Sales and Marketing. He has over 30 years of experience within TPML Circulation department focussing on high-performing teams and driving revenue growth. As General Manager - Circulation, he is responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to expand market share and consistently meet and exceed Sales targets. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and retention, Ravi B A has built and maintained strong relationships with key customers and partners, driving business growth and excellence.
Suhaib Husain
Digital Business - Head
Suhaib holds a post-graduate degree in Business Analytics and Business intelligence and an MBA in Business Analytics and Business Intelligence. He started his career as an account executive at Timesjobs.com. His core expertise lies in digital strategy & growth, media sales, programmatic ad tech and ad operations. In a career spanning more than 20 years, he has worked for several companies like Rediff.com, Network 18, The Hindu, etc. His last assignment before joining TPML was with The Hindu-Chennai as Head-Programmatic & ad operations where he was responsible for generating revenue for all the Hindu group of publications (Digital). In his current role in TPML as Digital Business Head, he is responsible for managing the P&L of the digital business, including business strategy & growth, team management, product development, media sales & subscription, media sales growth from selling display, branded content, programmatic & custom solutions.
K V Subramanya
Executive Editor, Deccan Herald
With three decades of experience in reporting, editing, newsroom management and editorial strategy, Subramanya believes in the enduring power of print and the importance of reader-focused journalism. As Executive Editor at Deccan Herald, he drives the publication’s editorial vision, leading a team of 125+ journalists across print, digital, photo, and video. He began his career with DH in 1995, covering business before shifting to political reporting—his forte. In 1999, he joined The Hindu, specializing in crime and internal security reporting. His coverage of law and order, terrorism, Left-wing extremism and Bengaluru's underworld earned him recognition for incisive, on-the-ground reporting. Returning to DH in 2012, in key leadership roles, Subramanya steered the City Reporting team, Karnataka News Desk and the national correspondents' network. He played a crucial role in news planning and resourcing, ensuring in-depth and expansive coverage of major events, including the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
S R Ramakrishna
Associate Editor
ramakrishna.sr@deccanherald.co.in
S R Ramakrishna joined Deccan Herald in 2016. He works with city reporting, desk and digital teams and edits stories. In an earlier stint, he was sub-editor-Deccan Herald from 1989 to 1997. He has taught at Asian College of Journalism and has worked in a variety of news environments as Resident Editor-Mid Day, Deputy Resident Editor-Bengaluru Mirror, and Senior Editor-The New Indian Express. In the online space, he was Front Page Editor of Yahoo.com, and Founder-Editor of The Music Magazine. His interests include music and translation. His books are prescribed reading at several universities.
Sumit Pande
Political Editor and Chief of Delhi Bureau
Sumit Pande is the National Political Editor at Deccan Herald. He’s over two decades of experience in covering policy and politics for print, tv and digital.
Madhu Jawali
Sports Editor
Madhu Jawali, a postgraduate in Mass Communication and Journalism from Karnataka University, has over 23 years of experience in sports journalism, starting with the Asian Age in 2000. He worked with the Times of India for four & half years before joining Deccan Herald in May 2006. He has covered a wide range of sports like tennis, hockey, football, swimming, golf, badminton, athletics and motor sports but cricket has been his subject of specialisation. He has covered several Test and ODI series both in India and abroad besides four T20 World Cups and as many 50-over World Cups. He currently heads the DH Sports team and strives to maintain the high standards of sports coverage that the publication has set for itself from the beginning.
Arup Roychoudhury
Business Editor
Bharath Joshi
Bureau Chief, Karnataka Political Reporting
Bharath believes that one who writes what one knows and sees is writing for prosperity. He oversees Karnataka political reporting and doubles up as a student of politics, policy and everything in between them. Bharath was earlier with The New Indian Express and The Economic Times. A lapsed rhythm guitar player, Bharath is a heavy metal evangelist with a genre-agnostic ear for any good music. Interests include policy reforms, governance tech, data and discovering the humour inside politicians, for “there are many here among us who feel that life is but a joke.”
Nina C George
Chief of City Bureau, Bengaluru.
Nina C George has over two decades of experience in print media. Beginning as a freelance writer for The Hindu, she later joined the Sunday magazine section of Vijay Times before moving on to Deccan Herald in 2003. As a reporter, she has extensively covered and written on a wide range of issues including livelihood, urban development, infrastructure, crime, cinema, health, heritage and conservation, lifestyle and fashion, while charting Bengaluru’s growth from being the knowledge capital of India to a global IT hub. Currently steering the city reporting team in Bengaluru, she ensures that the publication has its finger on the pulse of everything that happens in Bengaluru and mentors and guides reporters into becoming well-rounded professionals.
Rashmi Vasudeva
Features Editor
Rashmi looks after the features section of DH on Sunday. With 'ideas on every page' as a running theme, it covers a gamut of topics — from books, food, gender, travel, and wellness to the Arts. Designed to engage readers of all hues, these pages have deep dives into the talking points of the day as well as pithy columns catering to various passion pursuits. In over 15 years of journalism, Rashmi has written extensively on social trends, the Arts, food, books, places, music, health, and lifestyle.
She is an alumnus of the Asian College of Journalism and a Chevening Scholar from the University of Westminster, London. Mid-career, she received a full scholarship from the European Commission to pursue the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters in Media from universities in Denmark, the Netherlands, and the UK, which she completed with distinction.
Rashmi thrives on good food, crime capers and romance and writes bad poetry in her spare time.
Anitha Pailoor
News Editor
Anitha Pailoor is a news editor at Deccan Herald and has a keen interest in development, human rights, the environment, and agriculture. She leads a team of journalists who cover news across Karnataka. She steers various columns for the publication, such as Insight — in-depth and investigative stories; The Sunday Story — which covers political and policy developments; and Spectrum — which provides a glimpse into art, culture, rural affairs and social initiatives in Karnataka. Anitha drives DH’s Changemakers initiative — an annual talent hunt that identifies achievers from diverse fields.
She led the Dharwad-based Centre for Agricultural Media's training programmes in farm and rural journalism for over 10 years and was a core team member of Raita Teerpu — the first-ever 'Farmers' Jury' in the country for contemporary agricultural research. Anitha has travelled across Karnataka studying agriculture, environment, water, rural affairs and gender issues under various fellowships such as the National Media Fellowship, IWMI-TATA Water Fellowship, Singapore International Foundation's Impact Media Fellowship, and Population Reference Bureau's Women’s Edition Fellowship.
Deepak Harichandan
Chief Design Editor
It was in his Art college that Deepak was exposed to the world of visual storytelling. His first job was with India’s most premium children's book publisher, Children's Book Trust (CBT), New Delhi. There he began his career as an illustrator-cum-designer and has illustrated around 25 books.
Later, he moved to the media industry where he continued working as a visual journalist. He has worked with several prominent media houses in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru and is currently the Chief Design Editor of DH. In March 2018, one of his works received global recognition when The Hindu, along with reputed global newspapers such as the New York Times, Politico and Die Zeit, won the SND’s Award of Excellence for News Story Illustration for its ground-zero report 'Hyderabad’s LSD blues'. He continues to be regularly invited by SND and WAN IFRA as a guest speaker.
His expertise extends outside the newspaper industry as well; He recently illustrated the book 'Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery' in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s office.
T R Sathish Kumar
Chief of Bureau, Mysuru
Sathish is responsible for sourcing news stories, articles, and photographs from the old Mysuru region and for covering Mysuru city, Mysuru district, Mandya district, Chamarajanagar district, and Hassan district. He has been with Deccan Herald since April 1, 2006. He has reported on the region's problems and on its development aspects. He has also written stories related to the region's polity, culture, history, heritage, and literature.
Harsha A
Chief of Bureau, Mangaluru
Having completed Masters in Journalism, Harsha worked for a while with the Star of Mysore with his first assignment being about an overflowing manhole! His areas of expertise include disability issues, forest dwellers' rights, human rights violations, development and environmental concerns. As chief of the bureau, his main responsibility is to ensure comprehensive coverage of news from the entire region, including Chickmagaluru, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu districts. He also makes sure that the team remains motivated, files special stories and continues to do quality journalism.
Venkatraj K G
Chief of Bureau, Hubballi
Pulkit Gupta
Editor (Special Projects)
Rumah Rasaque
Head – Video Production
Rumah Rasaque started her video journey as a documentary filmmaker. She has since explored the medium far and wide, with a career that spans production for documentaries, broadcast and communication design roles. With exceptional organisational skills and a keen eye for detail, she has built the video vertical for The Printers (Mysore) Ltd. Currently, video operations at TPML span both the Deccan Herald and Prajavani newsrooms, and extend to cover brand, event, campaign and communication deliverables. Rumah has a Masters in Mass Communication from the Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia.
R Krishnakumar
Opinion Editor
Krishna has over 17 years in mainstream journalism, most of them as a reporter, tried playing to different beats – from theatre and ATP Tour tennis to political corruption and floods; from mass rapid transit and caste-backed excesses to civil aviation and moon missions. In his desk roles, including his current position in Deccan Herald, he has led teams, and commissioned, curated, and edited content. His workplaces from the past include The Times Of India and The New Indian Express; he has also been a columnist with Khaleej Times and has completed a BBC media training programme. Krishna’s non-mainstream years involved independent writing, travel, and long walks. His playlists are usually tuned between the 1960s and the 1990s and run across genres and languages. He is building a retirement library with books he buys but never reads. Krishna also has a few half-done screenplays in various stages of plot twists – he revisits them often; his Opinion on them is typically split.
Ravindra G Bhat
Executive Editor - Prajavani
ravindrabhat@prajavani.co.in
Ravindra Bhat started his career with Samyukta Karnataka as sub editor in 1990. After serving as Sub-editor/ Reporter in Udayavani, he joined Prajavani in 1995. He has had multiple roles in the publication such as Sub Editor, Davanagere district correspondent, Mysore staff correspondent and Mysore News Bureau Chief. Ravindra Bhat completed his Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism from Karnataka University, Dharawad in 1990.
Avinash H. Baipadithaya
Editor - Digital PV
avinash@prajavani.co.in
After Completing graduation, he started his Journalism career in Mumbai's Kannada local daily as a sub-editor in 1996. Then moved to Mangalore and Served in local Kannada daily and also headed the Eveninger. He then joined Vijaya Karnataka in 2000 when it was launched in Mangalore. Then moved to Chennai in 2006. As Assistant Editor, he was instrumental in launching Kannada portals of MSN, Yahoo and Webdunia. Then in 2011, came back to Vijaya Karnataka as Online Editor, launching its website and App. Joined Prajavani at the end of 2019 as Editor-Digital, giving a new look and feel to the digital properties of Prajavani with his web journalism experience of more than a decade.
Udayakumar N
Assistant Editor
udaykumar@prajavani.co.in
He started his career as a Reporter with Prajavani in 1992 and since then, has held various positions in the organisation. A post graduate in Social Work (MSW) and Communication studies (BS Communication) from the University of Bengaluru, Udayakumar has experience in working for PRAJAVANI SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT. He also has rich experience as Chief Correspondent for Belagavi district, as Principal Correspondent at Bengaluru, as Chief of State Bureau for reporting at Bengaluru. Udayakumar has also worked with Sudha and Mayura. He is presently a senior member of the team that looks after the Editorial/Opinion page of Prajavani. His areas of interest include Politics, Cinema, Sociology, Culture and Literature.
Praveen Kulkarni
News Editor
praveenkulkarni@prajavani.co.in
With experience nearing two and a half decades, Praveen Kulkarni has been with Prajavani since 2005. During his time here, he has held several positions, including heading the Sunday Magazine and the cinema section, alongside leading a couple others supplements. Earlier on, he has contributed articles in a wide bandwidth: focusing on human-interesting issues (He has travelled more than 1,500 km and wrote a series of reports when North Karnataka witnessed the floods in 2009 & also did the ground zero reporting when torrential rains triggered massive landslides in the Coorg). He also has a couple of interesting interviews with key people - especially prominent scientists - among his other witty publications. Furthermore, he has also covered numerous sport events, heavily on cricket (especially Test and ODIs) held across India. He is currently the News Editor.
Hameed K
News Editor
Post graduate in English Literature from Mangalore University has been working with Prajavani since 2013. With more than 25 years experience in the NGO sector and Media, held various positions in Prajavani. Headed the OP-ED section for many years. Published articles on national and international affairs and a keen observer of national, international politics, current affairs and society. Covered National and State elections. He is at present the News Editor.
Nagesh Shenoy P
News Editor (Head – Sports Section)
nageshs@prajavani.co.in
Nagesh has been working in Prajavani since 1990 November. During his career in the organization, he has worked in Bangalore, Mysore, Gulbarga, Mangalore and Davanagere Bureaus. Owing to his special interest in sports, he has covered many National and International sports events. He was born on 6th April and holds an M.A. Journalism.
G. D. Yatish Kumar
News Editor
yatish@prajavani.co.in
G.D.Yatish Kumar hailing from Mandya, Karnataka has worked in different capacities in Prajavani for last 23 years. He is a Post-Graduate in Botany from Mysore University. He joined Prajavani in 1995 as a Reporter and is currently working as a Special Correspont, heading Bengaluru city bureau. He has participated in several WAN-IFRA training workshops and has trained in Web Journalism, Data Journalism, New Layout, news report packaging and new techniques in reporting. He worked as an Internal Enquiry Officer in few cases in the organisation. His team won one lakh rupees from Namma Bangalore Foundation in 2016 for Bangalore-centric reports. He was also honored with Media Academy award in 2016. He is an avid wildlife photographer and has travelled all over the state, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Madya Pradesh, Leh in Jammu and Kashmir for the same purpose. He has a vast collection of Wildlife photographs. He is deeply concerned about forest dwellers and has conducted free eye camp for Soliga community in Biligiri Rangana Betta with the help of the Forest Department.
Sudesha Doddapalya
News Editor (Head - Bhanuvarada Puravani Section)
sudeshad@prajavani.co.in
Sudesh has been writing a column by name ‘ESHANYA DIKKININDA’ every fort nightly for the past 50 weeks. My passion is writing. I enjoy writing narrative stories, travelogues and articles and stories related to rural India. I love traveling and meeting new people. Recently I had been to South Africa. My favorite hobbies are reading books, listening to music and meeting interesting people. I am a post graduate in Political Science from University of Mysore.
Y. G. Jagadeesha
Special Correspondent (Head – Reporting Section)
jagadeesh.yg@prajavani.co.in
Has over 22 years of Journalism experience. Master of Arts in Kannada Literature from Kuvempu University, worked as a lecturer for a few years. In 1997 joined ‘Kannada Janatharanga' newspaper. Subsequently worked in Ushakirana, Udayavani, and Vijaya Karnataka as a reporter. Joined Prajavani as Special Correspondent. Now he is working as chief of the Bengaluru news bureau. Heading a dynamic team of reporters. Jagadeesh is known for some of his reports. Namely, Lokayukta's illegal mining report, Analytical Special Report on coastal communal violence. He was a keen analyst of State Budget and Politics. Authored two books. ‘ಮುತ್ತಾಗದ ಮಳೆ ಹನಿ' (short stories), ‘ಕನ್ನಡ ಕಂಡ ಕೃಷ್ಣ' (A.N. Krishnaraya life history).
Siddayya S. Hiremath
Bureau Chief – Davanagere
Journalist, with 27 years of experience. He had worked with three other Kannada news papers for 4 years before joining Prajavani in 2001. 'Best Student' awardee (graduation) of SSNC Dr B R Ambedkar College Hubballi. He holds Masters' degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Karnataka University Dharwad. He worked in Bengaluru, Gadag, Ballari, Belagavi and New Delhi As Sub Editor, district correspondent, Senior correspondent and Chief correspondent of Prajavani. He won awards by Karnataka working journalists association in 2013 and 2014 for human interest story and Rural Development story. He Covered Mahadayi river And Cauvery river water dispute Cases in Tribunal and Supreme Court. Also covered Important developments Regarding Kannada Film Industry (Cenema) Crisis, Illegal Mining, Farmers Issues, and various issues including Political Developments at state and National Level in Bengaluru, Ballari, Belagavi And In New Delhi. Since 2022 June he is heading the Prajavani Davangere Bureau.
K. Narasimha Murthy
Bureau Chief – Mysore
knmurthy@prajavani.co.in
A student of Comparative literature and translation started his career as Kannada lecturer in his hometown Doddaballapura, Bangalore rural district, joined Prajavani in 2001, A post graduate in Kannada with 1st rank and 8 gold medals (Bangalore university), Mass communication and journalism (Karnataka state open university), worked as sub editor/reporter in Mysore, senior correspondent in Kolar and Chief correspondent in Ballari. Had won 'Best reporter award' twice by Mysore journalist association (2005, 2008), Abhimani award by Karnataka media collaboration in 2011, and 'best crime report award' by Karnataka working journalists association in 2013. Attended workshops on disaster reporting and long form journalism. Many long form and translated articles published in Prajavani online and print editions.
Vinayak Bhat
Bureau Chief – Kalaburgi
Vinayak Bhat after completing his master's degree in MS Communication at Bengaluru University, he joined Prajavani in 2005 as a Trainee Sub Editor/ Reporter in Bengaluru. Later he worked 6 years as Reporter/ Sub Editor at Hubballi. Then he moved to Belagavi as a Staff Correspondent and worked for 5 years. After that, he served in Davanagere as Senior Reporter/ Sub Editor and as Chief Correspondent for 7 years. Currently, he is the Bureau Chief of Kalaburagi. It covers 5 districts, which are Kalaburagi, Yadagiri, Raichur, Koppal, and Bidar.
Rahul Belagali
Bureau Chief – Hubli
rahul.belagali@prajavani.co.in
Rahul Belagali started his career working in English and Kannada dailies. He joined Prajavani in 2006 and worked as Reporter in Bangalore, District Correspondent in Chikkaballapur and at present, heading Kalaburagi bureau as Chief. He has been covering various issues including poverty, water, crime, rural and urban lifestyle etc. Some stories have made an impact and proved helpful to the needy. He loves watching and writing about movies, listening to songs, reading books and communicating with people from various sections of the society. He completed his Master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Karnataka University, Dharwad in 2004. He also holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and Diploma in Journalism from Karnataka State Open University, Mysore. He even has Bhasha Bhushan Praveen certificate in Hindi language.
Ganesh D. Chandanshiv
Bureau Chief – Mangalore
ganeshd@prajavani.co.in
Started his career with Samyukta Karnataka as Sub Editor/Reporter in 1999. Joined Prajavani in 2007 and worked as Sub Editor/Reporter at Hubballi, District Correspondent at Vijayapura, Chief Reporter Kalaburagi. Now he is heading the Kalaburagi Bureau. It covers districts of Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadagiri, Raichur, Koppal. He has 20 years of experience in the field of journalism. He has a Masters degree in MCJ.
Raghunatha H.C
Executive Editor
chraghunath@prajavani.co.in
Raghunatha was born at Haralapura of Madhugiri Taluk, Tumkur District on November 1, 1974. He studied Kannada M.A. and M.A. in Journalism. He also passed out from Asian College of Journalism completing a PG diploma. He has over eighteen years of experience in journalism and currently serves as Chief Sub-editor in Prajavani. His areas of interest include film, literature and culture.