Vivek Kumar

A writer at heart, a journalist byprofession, Vivek knows how to strike the right balance between quoting factsand evoking emotions. Through his writings he tries to highlight the effect ofsocial issues on individual level.

Graduate in Economics and postgraduate in Mass Communication, Vivek has been into journalism for eight years.In his career so far he has touched all aspects of journalism: from radio totelevision; and from print to online journalism. As a journalist he has been writing onvarious socio-cultural issues including the plight of women and minorities inIndia.

Vivek’s forte and passion iswriting. His poems and short stories have received good recognition. His play“Courtmarshal Nahi” was awarded the Mohan Rakesh Award in 2009.

He has made two documentary filmsthat have been screened and awarded at several film festivals across the globe.

Travelling is another of Vivek’spassions. He has travelled extensively, not just across India, but also around Europe.In 2002 he undertook a cycling tour from Chandigarhto Kolkata for raising awareness against female foeticide and child labor.