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Anjani kumar Pandey CV
1. Curriculum Vitae
Anjani Kumar Pandey
Mobile no- 9833874051
605 L/7/C Nandanwan HS,
Pratiksha Nagar, Sion E,Mumbai,22
M-9833874051
e-mail-newsanjanip@gmail.com
Objective – To be a synonym of sensitive, fact based journalism which creates value for the viewers and
society at large
Personal Details
Name : Anjani Kumar pandey
Father’s Name: Shri Suresh Prasad Pandey
Marital status : Married
Date of Birth: 15th
April 1984
Qualification:
Post-graduation diploma in journalism and mass communication from Bombay College of Journalism [BCJ]
B.A.[Economics & Political Science]
Work experience:
1. April 2013 till date - Live India, Mi Marathi as Principal Correspondent.
2. Nov 2007 to March 2013 - Zee News as court and crime correspondent for last 6 years handling
crime, court and business beat.
In the span of 8 years in the field journalism I had an opportunity to lead most important and
celebrated happening across the fields such as court, crime, business, politics, farmer’s issues,
natural calamities and so on. A strong network in the law enforcement authorities and profound
knowledge of Indian Judiciary system, laws helps me to cover court matters effectively and
accurately.
A sensitive yet fact and research based approach to look at the events makes my stories interesting
and reliable
Political and Civic stories
2015- Marathwada drought 2015.
• Travelled to 8 districts of Marathwada to study the effect of the severe drought
• Beed- How people are compelled for mass migration due to water and food scarcity and lack of
employment
• Osmanabad – Worst affected area of farmer’s suicide (Marathwada) Studied the reasons, impact on
families, the government help status and the way forward
• Latur- Extreme scarcity of drinking water in urban and rural areas
• Parbhani – Due to continues less rainfall for last 3 years the cotton yield has drastically dropped .
This land was known for its cotton ginning mills. Now 80% mills are shut down.
• Jalna – Crop failure of Mosanbi fruit for 3 years and its effect on the prices of Mosambi.
• Farmers are trying to beat the calamity buy using technology
• What went wrong with Marathwada. Are the local leadership responsible for this situation
2. 2014- Vidarbh drought and irrigation scam
• How Vidarbha region hampered due to negligence and corruption of the local and state level
leaders
• Continuous crop failures for last many years and petty pricing for grains and cash crops leading to
disaster.
• The After spending crores on the irrigation project farmers are still starving for water . Crops are
dying
• How the national leader like Rahul Gandhi uses poor farmar’s wife Kalwati just for pulblicity and not
even the basic help reaches to her home
• Political insensitivity towards the whole issue
2009, 2010, 2014 and 2015 elections in Maharashtra
• Visited Naxal affected area of Vidarbha. Studies its behaviour during elections
• Covered election campaigns of national leaders in Maharashtra .Special programs of government’s
report card and analysis of ruling party’s manifesto
• Report and analysis of Shivsena BJP, NCP-Congress alliance and its political implications
• Reported sessions of Maharashtra assembly sessions, Mumbai and Nagpur
Civic issues
• Several special report on changing face of Mumbai due modern infrastructure like Metro, Mono rail
etc
• Mumbai Metro project and its impact on reality market.
• Analysis of Mono rail project and its utility for Mumbaikars
• New edge Mumbai’s need of sea routes and is government prepared that it .
• Changing skyline of Mumbai and dynamics of real estate market
• Special report on how Mumbai’s lifeline is the most dangerous mode of transport in the world.
• Is Mumbai ready for the earthquake? Structural changes required in Mumbai in sky creeper of
Mumbai
• Fire audit of the Mumbai’s posh buildings. A big reality check
• Impact of e-commerce on malls and other retail outlets
• Is this the end of Mall culture in Mumbai. Dozens of malls are shut down due to low foot fall and
high cost of maintenance
• One Mumbai and three rate of electricity. Should Mumbai electricity supplier’s scrutinised.
• How sand mafias are manipulating Mumbai’s coast line and railway track.
• Oil smuggling in sea polluting the coastal area
• Common Mumbaikars is being cheated at the petrol pump. Are we getting what we are paying for.
• Maggie controversy and FDA’s action on different FMGC and pharmaceutical companies
• FDA’s stand on on-line market
Corporate Crime
• NSEL scam, EOW investigation
• Speak Asia scam
• Banks- soft target for cyber crimes. Common man’s money at stake
• CBI’s and IT’s raids on corporate houses
Celebrated Criminal Cases
• Sheena Bora murder mystery
• Salman Khan hit and run case. Covered every possible angle of this case
• Sanjay Dutt TADA judgement and follow up stories
• Shakti mill gang rape
• Ziya Khan suicide case
3. Terror attacks
2008 - 26/11 Mumbai Attack
• Live coverage from the spot for continues 59 hours
• Daily coverage of investigations regarding 26/11 conspiracy and different theories of the attack
• Special programs on Mumbai after 26/11, changed mindset of security agencies and citizens and its
socio -political-economical impact
• Daily court reporting of Kasab trial from special court
• Special stories on the family of victims and brave hearts
2011 -Zaveri Bazar, Opera house and Dadar blast
• ATS investigation and follow up
• How ATS failed arrest the bomb planters residing 300 meter from ATS headquarter
2010 - Pune bomb blast (German Bakery)
• Foreigners being targeted
• CCTV footage of the bomb planters
2008 - Malegaon blast
• How and where conservancy was hatched and executed by right wing
• The blast changed the world’s outlook toward terrorism
• Coverage of court proceedings of this blast
By virtue of strong network across fields I am able arrange guests/ experts like financial experts,
political leaders, NGO activists, authors, celebrities ect for the special programs, talk shows and
debates
Current CTC – 6Lacs / Annum
Notice period-- 1 Month (negotiable)
Hobbies: To know and learn about new things, Reading news paper, sports, public speaking, watching TV
Strengths: Inquisitive attitude to know and learn about new things has always helped me to be updated
and versed. Have good command over Hindi and English.Good hold on criminal psychology and well
versed with their operating style.