Rudraneil Sengupta

Rudraneil Sengupta is an Indian journalist, author,^[1] and former deputy editor of Lounge, the weekly feature magazine of Mint.^[2] He is best known for his work in sports journalism and his book Enter the Dangal: Travels through India's Wrestling Landscape.^[3] His journalistic work has focused on various social and cultural issues, including gender and human rights.

Rudraneil Sengupta
Born	Arakonam, Chennai, India
Occupation(s)	Journalist, Author
Years active	2000–present
Known for	Enter the Dangal: Travels through India's Wrestling Landscape

Early life and education

Rudraneil Sengupta was born in India and holds a master's degree in English from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.^[3] He began his career in journalism after completing his education, initially working as a sports journalist for television news channels.^[1] He trained as a journalist and soon became recognized for his focus on sports, culture, and gender-related issues in India.^{[citation needed]}

Career

Sengupta worked as a sports journalist for TV news channels before joining Mint, a leading Indian business newspaper, in 2010. At Mint, he became the deputy editor of Lounge, the magazine's feature section.^[4] His coverage has frequently examined the intersection of sports and social issues, including the challenges faced by women in traditionally male-dominated sports.^[1]

In 2016, Sengupta published his book Enter the Dangal: Travels through India's Wrestling Landscape, which explores the rise of wrestling in India, particularly focusing on the empowerment of women through the sport.^[3] His work in this area won him critical acclaim for shedding light on the unique social and cultural impact of wrestling in India.^{[5][full citation needed]}

Awards and recognitions

Sengupta received the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2007^[6] for his documentary on river rafting in India.^{[citation needed]} In 2015, he won the Society of Publishers of Asia (SOPA) award for excellence in reporting on human rights issues for his investigation into gender testing of female athletes.^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Sengupta resides in New Delhi with his wife and five dogs. He continues to write and engage with issues related to sports and culture, particularly gender and human rights.^[1] He remains a prominent voice in Indian journalism, known for his ability to blend social commentary with in-depth reporting.^{[citation needed]}