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Revision as of 09:34, 12 January 2011
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Occupation(s) | Editor-in-Chief, Bloomberg UTV |
Govindraj Ethiraj is an Indian financial journalist and editor-in-chief at the television channel Bloomberg UTV.[1] He earlier worked with CNBC TV18 before moving to Bloomberg UTV.[2] He is also a well-known technology columnist.
Early life
He studied at the Elphinstone College, University of Mumbai.
Career
Govindraj Ethiraj worked with Economic Times, Business World and Business India. He also worked as a Editor (New Media) at Business Standard. He worked with CNBC TV18 for five years from near start-up point before moving to set up Bloomberg UTV.
At Bloomberg UTV, Govindraj anchored the primetime news & analysis show - The Final Word - weeknights at 9pm. He also hosted a weekend show - Common Maximum Programme - where he interviewed senior business leaders.
He quit Bloomberg UTV in September 2010 and joined the Unique Identification Authority of India UIDAI for its prestigious AADHAAR project.[3] He was invited by Nandan Nilekani to be a part of the crucial project.[4]
At the UIDAI, he is tasked with building partnerships, applications and linkages for the UID, particularly for the country's workforce.
References
- ^ http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Bloomberg-UTV-editor-in-chief-steps-down;-joins-UIDAI-project/4884998118
- ^ http://beta.thehindu.com/news/article71344.ece
- ^ http://www.mediamughals.com/Common-News/1/Article/717/Govindraj_Ethiraj_steps_down_from_Editorial_position_at_Bloomberg_UTV,_joins_UIDAI_project_.htm
- ^ http://www.domain-b.com/people/in_the_news/20100720_govindraj_ethiraj.html