MAYA SHARMA BOOKS

Maya Sharma is an accomplished Indian journalist, writer and teacher with over three decades of experience in television journalism. She was among the first batch of professionally trained television journalists in India and began her career during the early years of televised news coverage. She spent a significant part of her professional journey with NDTV, working as a senior reporter, news anchor and documentary filmmaker, and heading its Bengaluru bureau. Throughout her career, she covered major political developments, general elections, civic issues, environmental concerns, natural disasters, arts, entertainment, sports and human-interest stories. A Fulbright Scholar, Sharma has received several honours for her contribution to journalism, including the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award. Her book, Good News, Bad News: A Life in Television, reflects on more than thirty years in the profession, tracing the evolution of Indian television news while examining its changing values, challenges, responsibilities and relationship with audiences