मार्च 19, 2024

Our Team

prashant Tondon
(Co-Founder/ADVISOR)

Prashant Tandon

Prashant Tandon is a three-decade veteran in journalism and former Editor of Freedom Express – news media house on digital platform. Prashant has served in leadership roles in print as well as in broadcast media. He was Managing Editor of TV 9 Group, Executive Editor with India TV, Editor News Gathering with IBN 7 (Now news 18) and Star News (Now ABP News) Besides being active in journalism he is also involved media academics, research and training. A strong defender of Free Speech and Human Rights, Prashant is also associated with various think tanks and non-profit organisations.

VK Cherian

V K Cherian is a journalist, writer turned strategic communications professional with 40 years of experience, After the first 20 years in mainline media including, Television, he shifted to strategic public communications. He was inducted by Public Relations Council of India into the HALL OF Fame in March 2015. He is widely networked in media, government, industry and politics. In mainline media, he worked with Delhi bureau of dailies, Deccan Chronicle, Mathrubhoomi, The Hitavada, Amrita Bazar Patrika, Financial Express and The Hindu Business Line.

 

VK Cherian
(ADVISOR)
mohammad-fahad
(Consulting Editor)

Muhammad Fahad

News Editor at first India News (Print). Experience over 11 years of hardcore journalism. A demonstrated history of working in the newspapers industry. Strong media and communication professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Development Communication from AJKMCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Worked as Assistant Editor with Catch News, Chief Sub Editor DNA, Sub Editor Hindustan Times and Senior Sub Editor at The Goan on Saturday

Dr. Shujaat Ali Quadri

Mr. Quadri has been associated in community service and journalism for the last 15 years. He pursued his B. Tech, M. Tech degrees and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. He has good understanding on information and cyber warfare. He is involved in freelance writing and journalism and is currently the National Chairman of Muslim Student Organization of India. Shujaat is also associated with various think tanks and non-profit organization. He regularly writing on mainstream media.

 

(Co-Founder/Managing Editor)
Mohammed Anas
(Editor)

Mohammed Anas

Mohammed Anas, Mass Comm Masters from AMU, has been active in journalism for over 18 years. He has worked with The Asian Age, The Pioneer, Khaleej Times, The Sunday Guardian, The New Indian Express at several editorial positions. DFRAC is his foray into digital journalism.

Nisar Siddiqui

Mr. Nisar Siddiqui is a Research scholar and freelance journalist. He has more than 7 Years experience in the Media. He has done M Phil from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi and doing PhD from Jamia Millia Islamia. He is expert of Gender and Media, Web Media and Electronic Media.
Nisar Siddiqui
(Senior Sub Editor)

Mayank Sharma

Mayank Sharma is a highly skilled professional in the tech field with over 4 years of experience. He holds a Masters degree in Computer Applications and has a strong expertise in a range of cutting-edge technologies, including Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT). Mayank’s exceptional skills and knowledge have been recognized by Microsoft, who has certified him as a Data Scientist and AI Engineer. His qualifications and expertise enable him to effectively apply his knowledge and skills to solve complex problems in the tech industry.

Anananya Sharma

Anananya Sharma is a skilled and dedicated research fellow at DFRAC. She holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the Asian Academy of Film Making and Television Anananya’s expertise lies in the areas of monitoring and researching misinformation, disinformation and hate speech. She also plays a key role in managing the video content and YouTube channel of DFRAC.

 

(Sub Editor and Anchor)

Mubeen Ahmad Jamei

Mobeen Ahmad Jamei is a research fellow at DFRAC. He has done P.G. Diploma in Journalism from Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). His expertise areas are Writing, Editing, News and reports. He was a former sub-editor at United News of India (UNI News Agency) and content editor at ETV Bharat Urdu

(Sub Editor Urdu/Hindi)

Dilshad Noor

Mr. Dilshad Noor is a research fellow at DFRAC with experience of 8 years in the field of journalism He has done his bachelor’s in journalism from VMOU, Kota. He has done MA and LLB from the University of Kota. He specializes in report making and research analysis.

(Sub Editor)
(Video Editor/ Graphic Designer)

Naitik Saini

Mr. Naitik Saini is a graphic designer and video editor in DFRAC. He has done Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC) and has over 2.5 years of experience in video editing and cinematography.

Aayushi Rana ​

A dedicated researcher holding PG with 2 years of experience in content writing and researching, and 1 year experience as a digital marketer at the Publishing platform. Aayushi has a strong investigative skills, reasoning and creativity to debunk preposterous news articles that could potentially create commotion, unrest or can mislead people.

 (Sub Editor English)
Megha Bajaj
 (Sub Editor English)

Megha Bajaj​

An individual who has completed PG diploma in journalism with the background in English Language and Literary Studies. Having an inquisitive mind and skills in content writing and editing.