Sandesh Prabhudesai

Sandesh Prabhudesai
Language
Years active1987–present
SpousePrashanti Talpankar
Website
goanews.com

Sandesh Prabhudesai is a Goan journalist and the author of two books on Goa's politics.

Early and personal life

Prabhudesai's parents were freedom fighters.[1] He has been a vocal activist, right from his student days. He was active as a student leader of Progressive Students Union (PSU), Goa.[2] In the 1990s, he was part of the group that advocated for a free and fair Goa Right to Information Act (GRIA) of 1997.[3] He is married to author Prashanti Talpankar.[4]

Career

Prabhudesai started his career in 1987 reporting for daily and weekly publications in both Goa and India. He writes in Marathi and English. He has previously worked as editor-in-chief of Goa365 and Prudent Media TV channels in Goa. He is also the editor of goanews.com, a news website started by him in 1996. He also reports for BBC News.[5] Prabhudesai was also the editor of Sunaparant, Goa's only Konkani language newspaper.[6][7] Prabhudesai is a part of the Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ) and is a judge for their journalism awards.[8]

At the 2013 edition of Goa Arts and Literature Festival, renowned poet Gulzar released three books written by Prabhudesai - Ghusamat (Marathi), Taalgadi (Konkani) and Clear Cut (English).[9] Clear Cut: Goa behind the Glamour is a collection of op-eds written by Prabhudesai, featuring articles written about subjects like the medium of instruction and the Archdiocese of Goa.[10]

His 2022 book, Ajeeb Goa's Gajab Politics, covers the political history of Goa. It was released on the 191st birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule.[11] The book describes how Goa's politics is not influenced by the usual factors such as caste and religion, but is usually dependent on the candidate.[12] His 2024 book, Double Engine: History of Goa Lok Sabha Elections, was released before the 2024 Indian general election and covers Goa's history at the Lok Sabha Elections.[13]

Awards

In 2022, Prabhudesai was awarded the Laxmidas Borkar Smruti Patrakarita Puraskar (transl. Laxmidas Borkar Memorial Journalism Award).[14]

Works

  • Ghusamat (Marathi; 2013)
  • Taalgadi (Konkani; 2013)
  • Clear Cut: Goa behind the Glamour (2013)
  • Ajeeb Goa's Gajab Politics (2022)
  • Double Engine: History of Goa Lok Sabha Elections (2024)

References

  1. ^ D'Cruz, Dolcy (12 October 2023). "Life in a pre-Liberation Salazar's prison in Goa". oHeraldo. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  2. ^ Verma, Vibha (29 January 2023). "Veterans recall activism in 80s". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  3. ^ Noronha, Frederick (2001). "Perils of Knowing: Right to Information Act, 1997". Economic and Political Weekly. 36 (32): 3021–3023. ISSN 0012-9976. JSTOR 4410966.
  4. ^ Narayan, Rajan (19 July 2024). "MEMOIRS OF AN UNDERDOG JOURNALIST! 'I have no sacred cows!' 'I'm the goonda with the pen!" NARVEKAR MOLESTS, I GET BEATEN UP!". Goan Observer. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Herald bags six GUJ Journalism Awards". oHeraldo. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  6. ^ deSouza, Peter Ronald; Pawar, Sushma; Silva, Solano Da; Carvalho, Edzia (2006). "Dynamics of a Working Democracy: Representative Politics in a Goa Constituency". Economic and Political Weekly. 41 (16): 1574–1583. ISSN 0012-9976. JSTOR 4418118.
  7. ^ "Goa's lone Konkani newspaper to shut down". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 30 July 2015.
  8. ^ "The Goan, Prudent TV and Goan Varta staff bag GUJ awards". The Goan EveryDay. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  9. ^ Desouza, Vijay (7 December 2013). "Three books penned by senior journalist Sandesh Prabhudesai - 'Taalgadi' in Konkani, 'Ghusamat' in Marathi and 'Clear Cut' in English- were released by noted poet and lyricist Gulzar at the ongoing Goa Arts and Literary Festival, at Dona Paula, here. Gulzar advised youngsters to learn as many languages as possible". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  10. ^ Fernandes, Jason Keith (8 January 2016). "Konkani stalwarts and the Archdiocese". oHeraldo. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Sandesh Prabhudesai releases new book, Ajeeb Goa's Gajab Politics". Business Goa. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Morning Show Ep 6 ft Sandesh Prabhudesai: Ajeeb Goa's Gajab Politics". Newslaundry. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  13. ^ Narayan, Tara (29 March 2024). "THE DOUBLE-ENGINE ENIGMA OF GOAN POLITICS!". Goan Observer. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  14. ^ "GUJ congratulates Prabhudesai on award win". The Goan EveryDay. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2024.