Sourav Mishra
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Sourav Mishra is an Indian journalist and artist. As a Reuters
journalist he was one of the first witnesses and victim of the 2008 Mumbai attacks
, a three-day rampage in which more than 164 people lost their lives.
Mishra was with friends at Leopold Café
when the terrorists opened fire on 26 November 2008. The cafe, a popular joint in South Mumbai
, was one of the first locations to be targeted by the gunmen. Mishra received severe bullet injuries below his left shoulder and was taken to St. George's Hospital before being moved to a private hospital. His name also appeared in the state government's initial list of the dead, which was later withdrawn.
of Pradan. He worked with Down To Earth
, a science and environment magazine, which focuses on grass-root issues. He also published a seminal paper along with Sunita Narain
, director of the Centre for Science and Environment
. The paper has often been cited by industry experts and was also discussed by policymakers for inclusion in the National Commission on Farmers report and was instrumental in government increasing cotton prices by 40 percent to prevent farmer suicides .
A bio-terrorism expert, Mishra has also shared his expertise during talks at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Analyses, India’s research body of the army.
Mishra has done some grass root innovations in water conservation, maize cultivation and small-scale irrigation for local farmers in southern districts of Jharkhand, along with members of International Water Management Institute
He along with other pioneers introduced System of Rice Intensification
in many parts of Jharkhand and Orissa at a grassroot level.
He had previously worked with The Times Group
, The Statesman
and The Indian Express
, reporting on economic, financial, political and social issues. In 2004, Mishra along with journalists Satya Nayak, Subhanker Behera and business person Sanjay Hans launched India First
news weekly which was his only entrepreneurial venture so far. Mishra and Nayak are no more a part of the venture.
Mishra is an artist and specialising in renaissance and modern art forms. His most famous painting is 'Sorrow of Mumbai' now preserved at Reuters News's Mumbai office.
Mishra is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication
and Banaras Hindu University
.
Reuters
Reuters is a news agency headquartered in New York City. Until 2008 the Reuters news agency formed part of a British independent company, Reuters Group plc, which was also a provider of financial market data...
journalist he was one of the first witnesses and victim of the 2008 Mumbai attacks
2008 Mumbai attacks
The 2008 Mumbai attacks were more than 10 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks across Mumbai, India's largest city, by Islamist attackers who came from Pakistan...
, a three-day rampage in which more than 164 people lost their lives.
Mishra was with friends at Leopold Café
Leopold Cafe
The Leopold Cafe is a large and popular restaurant and bar on Colaba Causeway, in the Fort area of Mumbai, India, located across from the Colaba Police station.It was one of the first sites attacked during the November 2008 Mumbai attacks...
when the terrorists opened fire on 26 November 2008. The cafe, a popular joint in South Mumbai
South Mumbai
South Mumbai , sometimes incorrectly referred to by English Media as "SoBo" , the southern-most precinct of the city of Mumbai, India, comprises the city's main business localities and its adjoining areas...
, was one of the first locations to be targeted by the gunmen. Mishra received severe bullet injuries below his left shoulder and was taken to St. George's Hospital before being moved to a private hospital. His name also appeared in the state government's initial list of the dead, which was later withdrawn.
Career
Mishra began his career as a development worker in the southern districts of Jharkhand state influenced by Deep JoshiDeep Joshi
Deep Joshi is an Indian social worker and NGO activist and the recipient of 2009 Magsaysay award. He is recognized for his leadership in bringing professionalism to the NGO movement in India. He co-founded a non-profit organisation, Professional Assistance for Development Action of which he was...
of Pradan. He worked with Down To Earth
Down to Earth
- Media :* Down to Earth , an Indian science and environment magazine* Down to Earth , a 1999 non-fiction book by Tim Winton and Richard Woldendorp* Down to Earth , a 1983–1987 television series...
, a science and environment magazine, which focuses on grass-root issues. He also published a seminal paper along with Sunita Narain
Sunita Narain
Sunita Narain is an Indian environmentalist and political activist as well as a major proponent of the Green concept of sustainable development. Narain has been with the India-based Centre for Science and Environment since 1982...
, director of the Centre for Science and Environment
Centre for Science and Environment
Centre for Science and Environment is a not-for-profit public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi, India. Established in 1980, CSE has been working on various environment-development issues in India, pushing for policy changes wherever required and better implementation...
. The paper has often been cited by industry experts and was also discussed by policymakers for inclusion in the National Commission on Farmers report and was instrumental in government increasing cotton prices by 40 percent to prevent farmer suicides .
A bio-terrorism expert, Mishra has also shared his expertise during talks at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Analyses, India’s research body of the army.
Mishra has done some grass root innovations in water conservation, maize cultivation and small-scale irrigation for local farmers in southern districts of Jharkhand, along with members of International Water Management Institute
International Water Management Institute
The International Water Management Institute is a non-profit research organisation with headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and offices across Africa and Asia...
He along with other pioneers introduced System of Rice Intensification
System of Rice Intensification
The System of Rice Intensification is a method of increasing the yield of rice produced in farming. It was developed in 1983 by the French Jesuit Father Henri de Laulanie in Madagascar. However full testing of the system did not occur until some years later...
in many parts of Jharkhand and Orissa at a grassroot level.
He had previously worked with The Times Group
The Times Group
The Times Group is the largest media conglomerate in India and is headed by brothers Samir and Vineet Jain.The company has eleven publishing centres, fifteen printing centres, fifty-five sales offices, Over 7000 employees, five dailies, including two of the largest in the country with approx 4.3...
, The Statesman
The Statesman
The Statesman is an Indian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper founded in 1875 and published simultaneously in Kolkata, New Delhi, Siliguri and Bhubaneswar. The Statesman is owned by The Statesman Ltd., its headquarters at Statesman House, Chowringhee Square, Calcutta and its national...
and The Indian Express
The Indian Express
The Indian Express is an Indian English-language daily newspaper. It is published in Mumbai by Indian Express Group. After Ramnath Goenka's death in 1991, the group was split in 1999 among his family members into two with the southern editions taking the name The New Indian Express, while the old...
, reporting on economic, financial, political and social issues. In 2004, Mishra along with journalists Satya Nayak, Subhanker Behera and business person Sanjay Hans launched India First
India First
India First is an English news weekly published from Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The news weekly was launched in 2004 by Journalists Sourav Mishra, Satya Nayak, Shubhanker Behera promoted by business person Sanjay Hans. Entrepreneurial English Publications Mishra, Nayak and Behera left the venture within...
news weekly which was his only entrepreneurial venture so far. Mishra and Nayak are no more a part of the venture.
Mishra is an artist and specialising in renaissance and modern art forms. His most famous painting is 'Sorrow of Mumbai' now preserved at Reuters News's Mumbai office.
Mishra is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication is India's premier media school funded and promoted by the Government of India. IIMC is an autonomous society under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The institution was established on August 17, 1965 with support from UNESCO.-The...
and Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University is a public university located in Varanasi, India and is one of the Central Universities of India. It is the largest residential university in Asia, with over 24,000 students in its campus. BHU was founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya under the Parliamentary...
.