Anita Anand is a highly respected and accomplished journalist and broadcaster, known for her fearless and thought-provoking journalism. She is a trailblazer in her field, breaking barriers and making a name for herself in a male-dominated industry. With over 25 years of experience, Anand has become a role model for aspiring journalists, especially women, and has paved the way for diversity and inclusivity in media.
Anand began her career in broadcasting at BBC Radio 4, where she quickly gained recognition for her political analysis and hard-hitting interviews. She then moved on to working at various news outlets, including ITV, Channel 4, and Sky News, covering major events such as the Iraq War and the US Presidential Elections. In 2005, she became the first British Asian woman to host ITV’s flagship news program, News at Ten.
Aside from her impressive career in journalism, Anand is also a successful author. Her book, “Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary,” received high praise and won the 2015 Historical Writers’ Association Non-Fiction Crown. Anand’s dedication to reporting and storytelling has earned her various awards and accolades, including an OBE for services to broadcasting and a Woman of the Year award from the Asian Women of Achievement Awards.
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