Summary
Vishnu Pandya is a journalist, biographer, poet, novelist, writer and political analyst from Gujarat, India.[1] He has been the chairman of Gujarat Sahitya Akademi since 2017. Pandya writes articles on politics, history and historical places which are carried by several Gujarati newspapers and magazines, are among the most widely read columns in the State.[2][3][4][5] He has been active in journalism for the last 40 years. Along with column writing in a Gujarati daily, he serves as General Secretary of Vishwa Gujarati Samaj.[6]
Vishnu Pandya | |
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 Pandya in 2017 | |
| Born | 14 September 1945 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | M.A. L.L.B. |
| Known for | Journalist, writer, historian, columnist |
| Spouse | Dr. Arti Pandya |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2017) |
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Early life edit
Pandya was born in Manavadar in Junagadh State (now in Junagadh district of Gujarat). He was educated at Bahauddin College, Junagadh. His father had worked in South Africa before his return to India after World War II. He was the District officer – Education in Manavadar.
He married Arti Pandya. She died on 24 January 2018.[7]
Career edit
Pandya started his career with Sadhana weekly, later became an editor of it at the age of 22.[8][9] He was honored by the All Indian Newspapers Editor for protest on censorship during the Indian Emergency. He managed to publish the magazine and wrote against the censorship. He was appointed the chairman of the Gujarat Sahitya Akademi in May 2017.[10]
Pandya as a Journalist :
- Sub Editor : Jansatta-Loksatta (Indian Express Group, Gujarat) 1981–1987
- Editor : Rangtarang-Chandni (Indian Express Group, Gujarat) 1981–1987
- Editor : Sadhana Magazine 1967–1980
- Editor : Samantar Magazine from 1987
- Editor : BIradar Patrika 1986–87
- Bureau chief : Nav Gujarat Times (Gujarati Daily Newspaper) 1994–1997
- Bureau chief : Dainik Mahanagar, Mumbai from 1996
- Columnist : Times of India (Gujarati Edition, 1992–93), Sandesh and Divyabhaskar
Pandya as a Lecturer
Pandya is teaching journalism in various colleges and universities of Gujarat at post graduate level, namely :
- Bhavan's College of Ahmedabad
- Bhavanagar University
- South Gujarat University
- Gujarat University
- Gujarat Vidhyapith
- Member of Board of Studies at M.S.University
- Gardi Vidhyapith[11]
- National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism[12]
Writing edit
His writing has various subjects from political criticism and analytic to history research. He has written many biographies. Apart from these writings he is actively contributing to journalism, having written many books on the field of journalism. To this date he has written 101 books.
Books edit
Books on Journalism
- Patrakaratva no Itihas
- Patrakartvani Vikasrekha
- Patrakartvana Pravaho
- Kalamna Sipahi
- Patrakartva Dasha ane Disha
- Akhabarnu Sampadan
- PAtrakartva ane Kanun
- Chandarvo 1–2
- Sahitya Dainandini
- Gujaratnu Swatrantrottar Patrakartva (Fellowship from Dr. Chaturvedi University, Bhopal)
Criticism on Political Issues
- Bhaarelo Agni
- Seema Par Savdhan
- Sarhadni Salagti Samshyao
- Raktranjit Punjab
- Algavni Aandhi
- Rajkiya Zanzavati Varsho
- Gujaratni Chutani Shantranj 1952–2001
- Tasveer-e-Gujarat
- Samayna Hastakshar
- Swarnim Gujaratna Pachash Varsh
- Gandhiji ane Bharat Vibhajan
Biographies
- Rastrayagnana Rutvij
- Lala Hardayal
- Bhagvati Charan Varma
- M.N.Roy
- Jeevan Sadhakni Vimalyatra
- Syamji Krishnavarma
- Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay
History Research
- Londonma 'Indian Sociologist'
- Rang De Basanti Chola
- Gujaratna Sasatra Swatrantjangno Itihas
- Pandit Shyamji Krishnavarma
- Gujaratna Kranti Tirtho
- Jaihind! Jaihind!
- Ma, Tuje Pranam!
- Viplavma Gujarat
- Shahid katha
- Gujarat: 1857
- Sattavanthi Subhash
Essays
- Shahmrug ane Devnama
- Vasant ane Ihamrug
- Padchinhopar Pachhavalta
- Hathelinu Aakash
Recognition edit
Pandya was imprisoned during Indian emergency of 1975–76. At that time his first book, Haheli nu Aakash (હથેળીનું આકાશ), was appreciated by the Gujarat Government and won a prize, but Pandya did not accept the prize.[citation needed] He received Narmad Suvarna Chandrak from Narmada Sahitya Sabha for historical writing in 1991.[citation needed] He was awarded Padma Shri in 2017 for literature and history.[13] In 2019, he was awarded a D.Lit. by Gujarat University.[14]
References edit
- ^ Fatima Rangvala,Ky to Human right implementation – Awareness, http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_key-to-human-rights-implementation-awareness_1623983
- ^ columnist, Vishnu Pandya, http://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/abhivyakti/our_columnists/vishnu_pandya/ Archived 30 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Columnist, Vishnu Pandya, http://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/divyanew/vishnu.html Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/suspended-cop-turns-poet-in-prison/482425/ [dead link]
- ^ "Office Bearers". www.vishwagujaratisamaj.org. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012.
- ^ "પદ્મશ્રી વિષ્ણુ પંડ્યાના પત્ની ડો.આરતી પંડ્યાનું અવસાન". Ahmedabad: City Bhaskar - Divya Bhaskar. 25 January 2018.
- ^ Nav Nirman movement, "When The Voice of the Nation Was Stifled During Emergency, Gujarat Was A Fertile Ground For Protests That Led To, [1]
- ^ Former Editor of Sadhan, Shri Vishnu Pandya, http://organiser.org/archives/historic/dynamic/modulese873.html?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=149&page=39
- ^ "Vishnu Pandya appointed Chairman of Gujarat Sahitya Akademi". DeshGujarat. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ http://www.gijmc.in/faculties.html [dead link]
- ^ http://www.nimcj.org/images/NIMCJ2011.pdf [dead link]
- ^ "Padma stars of Gujarat". Times of India. 26 January 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ^ "Seven honorary DLitt degrees to be awarded". The Times of India. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2021.