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Rajat Sharma

Chairman and Editor-in-Chief
India TV

Rajat Sharma, a prominent figure in the world of Indian media and journalism. He is best known for hosting the immensely popular show "Aap Ki Adalat," which has captured the hearts of not only our nation, but also audiences worldwide for the past three decades.

Rajat Sharma's illustrious career has seen him interact with renowned personalities from both India and around the globe. His courtroom has witnessed the interrogation of celebrities from every walk of life, a tradition that continues to captivate audiences to this day. Nearly two decades ago, Rajat Sharma embarked on a new venture, launching India TV, which has now risen to become one of the leading Hindi news channels in the country. Every night at 9 pm, millions tune in to watch his live news show, "Aaj Ki Baat," where his pungent commentary takes centre stage. But Rajat Sharma is more than just a television star. He is also a respected motivational speaker, often invited to share his insights in esteemed institutions worldwide. His influence extends far beyond the screen, as he is recognized as one of the most influential media icons across the globe.

In the realm of social media, Rajat Sharma reigns supreme, holding the top position among TV news personalities on Twitter, with an astounding 10.8 million followers. Born into humble beginnings and educated in ordinary schools, Rajat Sharma's merit got him into Shri Ram College of Commerce. Here, he formed bonds with individuals who went on to become world class leaders in their respective fields.

Rajat Sharma's involvement in student politics led to a period of imprisonment during the Emergency. Undeterred, he pursued his education, earning an M. Com from SRCC and venturing into the world of journalism. Remarkably, at the young age of 28, he assumed the role of editor for Onlooker magazine, followed by editorships at The Sunday Observer and The Daily. His exceptional reporting during that era is still celebrated in contemporary media. "Aap Ki Adalat" was already a nationwide sensation, when Rajat Sharma took the helm in 1993.

Over the years, it has garnered even more fame and name, with luminaries like President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi gracing its stage during the show's 21st anniversary. Notably, it was on this platform that all three Khan superstars—Salman, Shahrukh, and Aamir Khan— appeared together for the first time on national television.

The impact of "Aap Ki Adalat" is undeniable. Icons like Swami Ramdev and Shahrukh Khan openly acknowledge how the show played a pivotal role in their rise to stardom. Former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, who honoured Rajat Sharma with Padma Bhushan, urged him not to change his role, saying, "Please remain the public prosecutor of the people of India." This is the remarkable journey of Rajat Sharma, a name synonymous with excellence in the world of media and journalism.

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Opinion | Crowding hill stations and markets can spark a

Opinion | Crowding hill stations and markets can spark a third wave of pandemic

India | Jul 10, 2021, 11:48 AM IST

On Friday, the health ministry at its daily briefing showed a video of hundreds of semi-clad tourists, without masks, enjoying a bath at the Kempty Falls in Mussoorie, and issued a caution.

Opinion | Challenges before new cabinet ministers

Opinion | Challenges before new cabinet ministers

India | Jul 09, 2021, 04:33 PM IST

Some trolls raised questions about the castes of new ministers, some dug out old tweets posted by the new entrants and compared them with their predecessors.

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Opinion | Political message behind mega cabinet reshuffle by Modi

India | Jul 08, 2021, 05:08 PM IST

The first political message from this mega reshuffle is: social inclusiveness and regional imbalance. For the first time in independent India, a lady minister from the tiny state of Tripura was inducted.

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Opinion | How thousands of brides in Punjab cheated their in-laws after settling abroad

India | Jul 06, 2021, 03:56 PM IST

According to one report, nearly Rs 150 crores were spent by these families in educating and arranging travel for their brides in order to go to countries like Canada, Australia and UK, over the last five years.

Opinion | Keep vaccination issue away from politics

Opinion | Keep vaccination issue away from politics

India | Jul 03, 2021, 05:10 PM IST

Even as the second wave of pandemic has declined to a large extent across India, political sabre-rattling continues over the vital issue of Covid-19 vaccination.

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Opinion | Beware of banking cyber frauds

India | Jul 02, 2021, 03:06 PM IST

The modus operandi of these gangs are simple: they pose as bank executives and call customers to tell them their bank accounts may be suspended or their ATM cards would be blocked because of lack of KYC (Know Your Customer) verification. 

Opinion | How teenagers are being converted to Islam

Opinion | How teenagers are being converted to Islam through guile and treachery

India | Jul 01, 2021, 03:23 PM IST

How a middle class family member narrated her ordeal when she found that her 17-year-old son had been converted to Islam by a lady, who used to stay in their neighbourhood in Noida.

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Opinion | Why vaccination of 70 per cent Indians is a must

India | Jun 30, 2021, 02:04 PM IST

More than 5 million residents in Greater Sydney are under a two-week lockdown till July 9. The virus is spreading in New South Wales.

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Opinion | Our armed forces must teach a lesson to Pakistan over cross border drone attacks

India | Jun 29, 2021, 01:31 PM IST

It is now an open secret that whenever India starts peace initiatives in the Kashmir valley, terror groups and their Pakistani masterminds sitting across the border, become active and carry out indiscriminate attacks to foil the peace bid.

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Opinion | Why Sports Minister promised to help strength lifter Sunita Devi

India | Jun 19, 2021, 02:54 PM IST

Sunita Devi, who hails from Sisar Khas village of Rohtak district in Haryana, won the gold medal for India in World Strength Lifting Championship in Bangkok last year. She also won the gold medal in National Strength Lifting Championship held in Chhattisgarh in 2019 and the silver medal in the national championship held in West Bengal this year.

Opinion | The good news: A potential third wave may not be

Opinion | The good news: A potential third wave may not be dangerous for children

India | Jun 18, 2021, 01:49 PM IST

The interim findings of the ongoing sero survey say that there is no statistical evidence to show that children in the 2-17 years age group are especially vulnerable to a potential third wave.

Opinion | How facts were twisted to spread canard about

Opinion | How facts were twisted to spread canard about calf blood in Covid vaccines?

India | Jun 17, 2021, 04:57 PM IST

I was surprised when I read news about Covaxin vaccine in the media on Wednesday. The news was sure to create fear and confusion in the minds of people who wanted to get themselves vaccinated. 

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Opinion | How fight over Tabeez got a communal twist?

India | Jun 16, 2021, 02:13 PM IST

The video surfaced ten days later on Tuesday on Twitter. Those who posted the video alleged that some Hindus had beaten up and cut off the beard of the elderly Muslim. Some alleged that he was forced to chant ‘Jai Sri Ram’.

Opinion | Is there a scam in recent land deal by Ram Temple Trust?

Opinion | Is there a scam in recent land deal by Ram Temple Trust?

India | Jun 15, 2021, 05:13 PM IST

It was alleged that the piece of land was first registered for purchase at Rs 2 crore, and within ten minutes, the plot was resold to the Trust at Rs 18.5 crore.

Opinion | What’s Yogi’s plan for elections in UP?

Opinion | What’s Yogi’s plan for elections in UP?

India | Jun 12, 2021, 02:05 PM IST

The fulcrum of all discussions that Yogi had with Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief J P Nadda in Delhi was how to prepare the road map and gear up the party organisation for the polls.

Opinion | How masterminds sitting in China duped 5 lakh

Opinion | How masterminds sitting in China duped 5 lakh Indians of crores of rupees

India | Jun 11, 2021, 02:38 PM IST

The scale of operation clearly indicates it was like a deadly Chinese financial virus that was trying to rob Indians of their money, at a time when the deadly Chinese Coronavirus was sweeping the subcontinent.

Opinion | Organ donation laws are outdated, they need to be

Opinion | Organ donation laws are outdated, they need to be changed

India | Jun 10, 2021, 03:15 PM IST

Today I want to salute the family members of a 46-year-old woman Kamini Patel from Surat, who was declared brain dead after a severe brain haemorrhage. In a benevolent act of humanity, the family members allowed organ harvesting from her body.

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Opinion | Merchants of death: Selling fake Remdesivir vials

India | Jun 09, 2021, 04:20 PM IST

The adulterators had done proper spade work in advance. Kaushal Vora and Puneet Shah wanted to make a quick buck. At that time, Remdesivir was being sold to only those who had Covid-19 positive test reports with them.

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Opinion | Free vaccination for all is welcome, but do we have enough stocks?

India | Jun 08, 2021, 02:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on Monday to procure and distribute free Covid vaccines to all state governments has been welcomed by almost all the chief ministers. Modi has announced free vaccines to all Indians above the age of 18 years and this will come into effect from June 21.

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Opinion | How Kashmir stole a march over other states in Covid vaccination drive

India | Jun 05, 2021, 03:34 PM IST

In Jammu and Kashmir, 2.57 lakh people in the 18-44 age group have already taken the first dose, while 48 lakh people remain to be inoculated. Only 29 lakh people in 45-plus group remain to be inoculated.

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