Rajdeep Sardesai: Media, Prime Minister Modi,and the Transformation of India

Media Prime Minister Modi and the Transformation of India - Conversations with History

Rajdeep Sardesai; Journalist and Author
Abstract: 

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes India’s distinguished journalist Rajdeep Sardesai for a discussion of how India is changing and how a changing news media reports its story. Sardesai reflects on the evolution of his career and the lessons he has learned about covering politics in India. He describes the importance of the 2014 national elections.  Sardesai also compares Modi the candidate and Modi the Prime Minister emphasizing political style, strengths and weaknesses, and the major challenges facing India. Sardesai concludes with advice to students interested in India.

Key Words: Journalists, India, South Asia, Modi
Author: 
Rajdeep Sardesai
Publication date: 
November 16, 2015
Publication type: 
Conversations with History