Nitesh R Pradhan

Nitesh R Pradhan (Nepali: नितेश आर प्रधान, born 11 May 1990 as Nitesh Pradhan) is an Indian journalist based in Sikkim, India. He is the Editor of The Voice of Sikkim online web portal and a correspondent of The Statesman and RT for Sikkim.[1][2][3] He is also a singer-lyricist as part of pop duo Anisha & Nitesh.[4][5]

Nitesh R Pradhan
Born
Gangtok, Sikkim, India
NationalityIndian
EducationTashi Namgyal Academy, Sikkim University
Occupation(s)Journalist, singer and lyricist
Years active2013–present
Organization(s)The Statesman, The Voice of Sikkim, Eastern Himalayan News Service

Early life

He was born into a politically prominent Sikkimese Newar family to Pradip Pradhan and Renu Chettri in Gangtok. His paternal grandfather is Nahakul Pradhan, a leading figure of the democratic movement who also held cabinet positions in successive governments of the erstwhile Chogyal regime in Sikkim. He is a great-grandnephew of Kashiraj Pradhan, another prominent leader of the democratic movement, also considered as the Father of Sikkimese Journalism.[6] His uncle, Sukumar Pradhan is a two-time former Member of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. He is related to the erstwhile aristocratic family of the Newar Taksaris, his paternal great-grandmother, Kanti Pradhan was the granddaughter of Taksari Chandrabir Maskey of Pakyong, a Sikkimese lord of many estates in the former Kingdom of Sikkim.[7]

Education

He completed his schooling from Tashi Namgyal Academy, Gangtok. Later, he acquired a bachelor's 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.[8][9][10] 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.[11][12][13][14][15][16] He has also organised a series of fund raising events for charitable causes in Sikkim and Darjeeling hills.[17] In 2021, he joined as editor in The Voice of Sikkim web portal - the oldest online media in Sikkim.[18]

In 2022, he joined as Line producer for director Onir’s upcoming Hindi language film ‘’Pine Cone’’.[19]

He has contributed articles, news and columns about Sikkim in many international, national and regional media.[20][21]

Awards
  • 2019 - Sikkim Newar Guthi - Sikkim Newar Youth Icon Award
  • 2021 - Federation of Consumer Association, Sikkim - Concerned Consumer Award[22]

References
  1. "16 Sikkimese who scored blue tick on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram - Sikkim Breaking News | Trending News". 15 October 2021.
  2. "Clipping of statesman.system - Siliguri - The Statesman". epaper.thestatesman.com. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  3. "Videos From Sikkim Shared As Avalanche Hit On Amarnath Yatra in J&K". www.boomlive.in. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  4. "Border Roads Bring India and Nepal Closer".
  5. "Sensational Sikkim's Pop Duo 'Anisha and Nitesh' release their new song - Dui Milne Sathi". Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  6. Pradhan, Nitesh R. (7 February 2023). "Sikkimese Nepalis Aren't 'Foreigners': Stop Hurting My Community Again and Again". TheQuint. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  7. "SK Pradhan appointed SDF vice-president". 25 July 2014.
  8. "Sikkim's Pop Duo 'Anisha and Nitesh' release their new song".
  9. "Music Video by Anisha & Nitesh ft Urban Inc". 6 February 2014.
  10. "Northeastern Tunes: Without any aid or funds, this duo still sings". www.catchnews.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  11. "Stories of Resilience" (PDF). www.humanrightsinitiative.org. p. 74. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  12. "Urban Culture How hip hop finds an ingenious way to promote itself". YouTube.
  13. "East Mojo, Nitesh R Pradhan".
  14. "Defence Ministry rejects film script inspired by gay ex Indian Army Major". Punemirror. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  15. "Sikkim: A Zero COVID-19 State In India".
  16. "The NorthEast Today, articles by Nitesh Pradhan".
  17. "Sikkim: A unique confluence of creative talents- Coffee and Art".
  18. "Articles by Nitesh R Pradhan's Profile | The Voice of Sikkim Journalist | Muck Rack". muckrack.com. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  19. "'Films best way to show Sikkim's beauty but ease permit process' National awardee filmmaker Onir in Sikkim to wrap up his 'Pine Cone' shoot".
  20. "Sikkim Launches 'Mero Rukh Mero Santati' Program: Planting 100 Trees for Every Child Birth". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  21. "Sikkim to plant 100 trees for every baby born". thebhutanese.bt. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  22. "Consumer Rights Day celebrated at MG Marg".
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