On his birthday, a look at Upendrra Rai’s media journey
His trajectory spans some of the country’s most influential newsrooms
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Published: Jan 16, 2026 11:17 PM | 1 min read
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On the occasion of his birthday, it is worth pausing to reflect on the professional journey of Upendrra Rai.
Currently Chairman, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Bharat Express News Network, and the driving force behind The Printlines Media Group, his trajectory spans some of the country’s most influential newsrooms, including Sahara India Media, Tehelka, Star News and CNBC-Awaaz, where he served in senior editorial and leadership roles at different stages of a rapidly changing media economy.
Under his apex supervision and guidance, the News network flourished to new heights.
Rai’s early years in journalism were marked by investigative reporting.Those assignments helped shape a professional identity rooted in accountability journalism, even as the pressures on newsrooms, commercial, political and technological, continued to intensify.
His work as a writer and public speaker has complemented his newsroom leadership.
As he marks another year, Upendrra Rai’s journey reflects continuity of purpose and to report with clarity.
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