Ravish Kumar (born 1974) is an Indian journalist, news anchor, and author. He spent many years as one of the leading anchors at NDTV, where he earned widespread recognition for his reporting on politics, society, human rights, and democracy. Known for his independent journalism and commitment to holding power to account, Kumar received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2019 for his contributions to ethical and courageous journalism. Through his books and public commentary, he examines the role of the media, freedom of expression, democracy, and the social and political challenges facing contemporary India. He is widely regarded as one of India's most influential journalists.
