A. Surya Prakash is an Indian journalist who was also the chairperson of Prasar Bharati.[1]
In January 2025, A. Surya Prakash is conferred with India's third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan.[2][3]
He has served as chief of bureau of Indian Express, executive editor of The Pioneer, India editor of Asia Times, political editor of Eenadu Group and editor of Zee News.[1] He is the author of two books, What Ails Indian Parliament and The Emergency — Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour.[4][5] Prakash has an MA in sociology from Mysore University and D.Litt. from Tumkur University.[6] He was appointed as a member of a search panel to choose an anti-corruption ombudsman called Lokpal.[7]
References
- ^ a b Ahluwalia, Harveen (2 December 2017). "A. Surya Prakash reappointed chairman of Prasar Bharati". Livemint.com.
- ^ "Padma Award Winners 2025 Full List: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri". Bru Times News.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025 announced". pib.gov.in.
- ^ Dave, Nayan (25 June 2017). "Book on democracy's darkest hour released". The Pioneer.
- ^ Prakash, A. Surya (25 June 2017). "1975: A Haunting Tyranny". The Pioneer.
- ^ "A. Surya Prakash | Profile".
- ^ "Prasar Bharati chief A Surya Prakash, ex-SBI head Arundhati Bhattacharya in Lokpal search panel". dna. 28 September 2018.
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