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| name | | name = M. V. Nikesh Kumar | ||
| native_name | | image = NikeshKumar.jpg | ||
| | | alt = Journalist | ||
| birth_date | | native_name = എം വി നികേഷ് കുമാര് | ||
| birth_place | | birth_name = Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar | ||
| alma_mater | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1973|10|07}} | ||
| | | birth_place = [[Kannur district|Kannur]], [[Kerala]], India | ||
| children | | alma_mater = | ||
| parents | | occupation = | ||
| | | years_active = 1996 to 2024 | ||
| | | known_for = Founder: [[Reporter TV]] | ||
| title = Member, CPI(M) Kannur District Committee | |||
| party = [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] | |||
| spouse = Rani Varghese (m. 2004) | |||
| children = {{Unbulleted_list|Sankaran Nikesh|Janaki Teresa Nikesh}} | |||
| parents = {{Unbulleted_list|[[M. V. Raghavan]]|Janaki Chenichery}} | |||
| awards = [[Ramnath Goenka Award]] | |||
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''' | '''Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar''' (born 28 May 1973) or '''MVN''' is an Indian [[politician]] from [[Kerala]]. He was also a [[journalist]] for 28 years and quit to become active in politics. He is also a member of the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPI(M)]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-06-25 |title=MV Nikesh Kumar quits media career; resigns from official duties to focus on politics |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1332046&u=mv-nikesh-kumar-quits-media-career-resigns-from-official-duties-to-focus-on-politics-1332046 |access-date=2024-07-07 |website=Media News4U |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-06-25 |title=MV Nikesh Kumar quits media career; resigns from official duties to focus on politics |url=https://www.medianews4u.com/m-v-nikesh-kumar-steps-down-as-editor-in-chief-of-reporter-tv-to-pursue-political-career/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Media News 4U |language=en}}</ref> He had contested the [[2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2016 assembly polls]] from [[Azhikode Assembly constituency]] and lost for 2,287 votes.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sajit |first=C. P. |date=2021-03-09 |title=In Azhikode, there's always room for surprise |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/kerala-assembly/in-azhikode-theres-always-room-for-surprise/article34031562.ece |access-date=2024-07-06 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
== Personal life == | |||
Nikesh Kumar is from Burnassery, [[Kannur]]. He is the youngest son of the late [[Communist Party of India (Marxist), Kerala|CMP]] leader and former minister [[M. V. Raghavan]] and Janaki.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Staff |first1=T. N. M. |title=Reporter TV Editor-in-Chief MV Nikesh Kumar quits journalism to enter politics |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/reporter-tv-editor-in-chief-mv-nikesh-kumar-quits-journalism-to-enter-politics |work=The News Minute |date=27 June 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He is married to Rani Varghese.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kerala High Court stays action in cheating case against 'Reporter TV' executive |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/kerala-high-court-stays-action-in-cheating-case-against-reporter-tv-executive/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=29 March 2016}}</ref> The couple has two children: Sankaran Nikesh, Janaki Teresa Nikesh. | |||
==Career== | |||
After graduating in English literature from [[Mar Ivanios College]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], and completing a PG Diploma in Journalism from the Institute of Journalism, Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram, Nikesh Kumar began his career as a news anchor and has worked with major Malayalam news channels, such as [[Asianet News]] and [[Indiavision]]. His career trajectory took a significant turn when he became the Managing Director of [[Reporter TV]]. | |||
In 2010, he left [[Indiavision]] and he started new news channel [[Reporter TV]]. He was one of the founders of the channel and joined as MD. He anchored 'Editor's Hour' aired every day at 9 pm. Nikesh Kumar has been recognized for his contributions to the media industry, receiving various accolades, including the [[Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards|Ramnath Goenka Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-06-25 |title=എംവി നികേഷ് കുമാർ മാധ്യമപ്രവർത്തനം അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചു, ഇനി സജീവ രാഷ്ട്രീയത്തിലേക്ക് |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/journalist-mv-nikesh-kumar-quits-reporter-tv-joins-cpm-sfn726 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=[[Asianet News]] |language=ml}}</ref> | |||
MV Nikesh Kumar was the Editor-in-Chief of [[Reporter TV]]. He resigned on 25 June 2024 from the official positions of the channel. He took such a decision to work actively in the political arena. | |||
== Awards == | |||
He has received several awards, including [[Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards|Ramnath Goenka Award]] and Shifa Al Jazeera Media Award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-15 |title=M V Nikesh Kumar |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/mbifl2020/speakers/m-v-nikesh-kumar-mbifl-2020-1.4445749 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=MBIFL 2020 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/kerala-set-for-a-channel-boom-around-new-year-110110500057_1.html Nikesh Kumar will start new channel REPORTER | |||
*[https | *''[https://www.reporterlive.com/kerala/2024/06/25/mv-nikesh-kumar-to-active-in-politics റിപ്പോര്ട്ടര് ടിവിയുടെ ഔദ്യോഗിക ചുമതലകളില് നിന്ന് എംവി നികേഷ് കുമാര് സ്ഥാനമൊഴിഞ്ഞു] . Source : [[Reporter TV]]'' | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuz-Rl_b2dg MV Nikesh Kumar resigns as editor after 28 years of media career] | Source : [https://www.youtube.com/@reporterlive Reporter TV Youtube] | |||
*[https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/journalist-mv-nikesh-kumar-in-cpm-kannur-district-committee-shl6pr Nikesh Kumar is Special Invitee in CPM Kannur] | |||
*[https | *[https://www.mathrubhumi.com/election/kerala-assembly-election-2026/vd-satheesan-slams-cpm-cyber-campaign-jnxtea87 Nikesh Kumar vs VD Satheeshan] | ||
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എം വി നികേഷ് കുമാര് | |
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| Born | Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar 7 October 1973 |
| Years active | 1996 to 2024 |
| Known for | Founder: Reporter TV |
| Title | Member, CPI(M) Kannur District Committee |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse(s) | Rani Varghese (m. 2004) |
| Children |
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| Awards | Ramnath Goenka Award |
Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar (born 28 May 1973) or MVN is an Indian politician from Kerala. He was also a journalist for 28 years and quit to become active in politics. He is also a member of the CPI(M).[1][2] He had contested the 2016 assembly polls from Azhikode Assembly constituency and lost for 2,287 votes.[3]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Nikesh Kumar is from Burnassery, Kannur. He is the youngest son of the late CMP leader and former minister M. V. Raghavan and Janaki.[4] He is married to Rani Varghese.[5] The couple has two children: Sankaran Nikesh, Janaki Teresa Nikesh.
Career[edit | edit source]
After graduating in English literature from Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, and completing a PG Diploma in Journalism from the Institute of Journalism, Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram, Nikesh Kumar began his career as a news anchor and has worked with major Malayalam news channels, such as Asianet News and Indiavision. His career trajectory took a significant turn when he became the Managing Director of Reporter TV.
In 2010, he left Indiavision and he started new news channel Reporter TV. He was one of the founders of the channel and joined as MD. He anchored 'Editor's Hour' aired every day at 9 pm. Nikesh Kumar has been recognized for his contributions to the media industry, receiving various accolades, including the Ramnath Goenka Award.[6]
MV Nikesh Kumar was the Editor-in-Chief of Reporter TV. He resigned on 25 June 2024 from the official positions of the channel. He took such a decision to work actively in the political arena.
Awards[edit | edit source]
He has received several awards, including Ramnath Goenka Award and Shifa Al Jazeera Media Award.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "MV Nikesh Kumar quits media career; resigns from official duties to focus on politics". Media News4U. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ↑ "MV Nikesh Kumar quits media career; resigns from official duties to focus on politics". Media News 4U. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ↑ Sajit, C. P. (9 March 2021). "In Azhikode, there's always room for surprise". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ↑ Staff, T. N. M. (27 June 2024). "Reporter TV Editor-in-Chief MV Nikesh Kumar quits journalism to enter politics". The News Minute.
- ↑ "Kerala High Court stays action in cheating case against 'Reporter TV' executive". The Indian Express. 29 March 2016.
- ↑ "എംവി നികേഷ് കുമാർ മാധ്യമപ്രവർത്തനം അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചു, ഇനി സജീവ രാഷ്ട്രീയത്തിലേക്ക്". Asianet News (in മലയാളം). 25 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ↑ "M V Nikesh Kumar". MBIFL 2020. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
External links[edit | edit source]
- [https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/kerala-set-for-a-channel-boom-around-new-year-110110500057_1.html Nikesh Kumar will start new channel REPORTER
- റിപ്പോര്ട്ടര് ടിവിയുടെ ഔദ്യോഗിക ചുമതലകളില് നിന്ന് എംവി നികേഷ് കുമാര് സ്ഥാനമൊഴിഞ്ഞു . Source : Reporter TV
- MV Nikesh Kumar resigns as editor after 28 years of media career | Source : Reporter TV Youtube
- Nikesh Kumar is Special Invitee in CPM Kannur
- Nikesh Kumar vs VD Satheeshan