Has been in journalism since 2006. Works as Chief Producer in the digital team of TV9 Bharatvarsha. He also does anchoring, writes on different topics, especially on international affairs, defense analysis and geopolitics. Apart from this, he is also a good shooter, shooting coach and sports administrator and has won many medals at the national level. He was in the news when he won the gold medal in the 25 meter pistol event by defeating Olympian shooter Jaspal Rana in the Delhi State Shooting Championship. Journey of Journalism – Current Role: Farid Ali, associated with TV9 Hindi digital team since 2020, produces in-depth analysis and special content on complex topics like international relations, defence, geopolitics and national security. His writing simplifies complex global issues for a wide audience. Apart from Dictator, Rahasya, Ansuni Kahani, Serial Killers, Mumbai Underworld, Baba Lok, Chambal ke Daku, Mafia Don and many video series on weapons, he has also done daily shows and explainers like Duniya Ki Khabar and Clear Cut. Also did the Achook Nishana series for the Hindi website during the Tokyo Olympics-2021, in which apart from interviews of many Olympian shooters, information was given about different shooting events… Prior Experience: After obtaining PG Diploma in Mass Media (Journalism) and MA Sociology degree from Jamia Millia Islamia University in 2006, worked with Aaj Tak and Delhi Aaj Tak from 2007 to 2020, during which he also completed MBA. Did it. He did field reporting on diverse beats like crime, politics, education, municipal corporation, entertainment and culture and created many impactful special stories and exclusive content. Apart from highlighting many issues related to education, health and society through his reports, he also reported on sports related issues, especially when GST was imposed on shooting and import of sports goods, he raised this issue prominently through his reports, then this issue was also raised in the Parliament and later GST was removed from the import of sports goods for national level players… Sports Achievements – Excellence in Shooting: Along with journalism, Farid is a skilled shooter, who has been passionate about this sport since childhood. Has been. Has won many medals in national, zonal and state level competitions. Notably, in the 40th Delhi State Shooting Championship, he won the gold medal in the 25 meter pistol event by defeating Padma Shri awardee and the country’s legendary shooter Jaspal Rana… Sports Administration: Farid is a member of the governing body of Delhi State Rifle Association (DSRA). Earlier, he had been Joint Secretary in DSRA and was elected to the Governing Board in 2023. Apart from organizing shooting competitions in Delhi, he fulfills many responsibilities related to shooting, and has also been a pistol shooting coach… Awards and Honors – For his excellent performance in journalism and shooting, Farid has been honored with prestigious awards like National Pride Award, Shikhar Samman, Delhi Gaurav Award, Ghaziabad Gaurav Award, Environment Awareness Award and Social Award.
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