A. Surya Prakash
A. Surya Prakash | |
|---|---|
| Education | M.A. in Sociology, University of Mysore; D.Litt., Tumkur University |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Author |
| Known for | Chairperson of Prasar Bharati |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (2025), Rajyotsava Award (2010) |
A. Surya Prakash is an Indian journalist and author, best known for serving as the chairperson of Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster.[1] He has worked in various leading media organisations and is the author of several books on Indian politics and parliamentary democracy.
In January 2025, Prakash was conferred with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, for his contributions to literature and education.[2][3][4]
Career
[edit]A. Surya Prakash has held senior editorial roles in major Indian and international news organisations. He served as:
- Chief of Bureau at Indian Express
- Executive Editor at The Pioneer
- India Editor for Asia Times
- Political Editor of the Eenadu Group
- Editor of Zee News[1]
He is also known for his analysis of Indian democracy and parliamentary practices. He was appointed a member of the search panel for selecting the anti-corruption ombudsman, the Lokpal.[5]
Education
[edit]Prakash holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Mysore and was awarded a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) by Tumkur University.[6]
Works
[edit]He is the author of two notable books:
- What Ails Indian Parliament
- The Emergency - Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour[7][8][9]
- Democracy, Politics and Governance (and its Hindi version Loktantr, Rajniti aur Dharm), released by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on 26 November 2021 in the Central Hall of Parliament.[10][11]
Awards
[edit]- Padma Bhushan (2025) for literature and education[12]
- Rajyotsava Award (2010) – Government of Karnataka
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ahluwalia, Harveen (2 December 2017). "A. Surya Prakash reappointed chairman of Prasar Bharati". Livemint.com.
- ^ "Padma Award Winners 2025 Full List: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri". Bru Times News.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025 announced". pib.gov.in.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025: Literary and educational pioneers amongst 139 awardees". India Today. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Prasar Bharati chief A Surya Prakash, ex-SBI head Arundhati Bhattacharya in Lokpal search panel". DNA India. 28 September 2018.
- ^ "A. Surya Prakash". asuryaprakash.com.
- ^ Dave, Nayan (25 June 2017). "Book on democracy's darkest hour released". The Pioneer.
- ^ Prakash, A. Surya (25 June 2017). "1975: A Haunting Tyranny". The Pioneer.
- ^ Divya A (11 November 2017). "Illuminating the Darkness". The Indian Express. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu Releases Book 'Democracy, Politics and Governance'". Adda247. 27 November 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Indian democracy needs no certificate from external agencies: Vice President Naidu". The Times of India. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025 announced". PIB India.
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