Anita Anand is a British journalist, author, and broadcaster who has been making waves in the media industry for decades. Her career has been marked by groundbreaking achievements and a commitment to highlighting important stories and voices.
Anand started her career at the age of 16 as a reporter for the BBC World Service and later went on to work for various news outlets, including BBC Radio 4’s Today program and the BBC’s Newsnight. She became the first Asian woman to host a BBC Radio 4 news program, presenting the daily news bulletin for The World at One in 2002.
Throughout her career, Anand has strived to tackle complex and controversial issues, such as race, gender, and religion, in her reporting. In 2005, she broke new ground by becoming the first journalist to broadcast live from inside a British courtroom, covering the trial of Saddam Hussein. Anand’s insightful and fearless reporting has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including a Sony Radio Academy Award for her coverage of the 7/7 London bombings.
Aside from her work in journalism, Anand is also an accomplished author, with her 2005 book “Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary” receiving critical praise. She has also co-authored books with her husband, fellow journalist and broadcaster Nick Robinson.</p
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