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मुंबईच्या माजी महापौर यांनीही स्वीकारली बोगस पीएचडी

Unmesh Gujarathi
Last updated: June 23, 2023 2:55 pm
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मुंबईच्या महापौर या मुंबईच्या प्रथम नागरिक असतात. हा मान फार मोठा असतो. हा मान यापूर्वी किशोरी पेडणेकर यांना होता. त्या याअगोदर मुंबईच्या महापौर होत्या. मात्र त्यांनी त्यांच्या महापौर पदाच्या काळात चक्क बोगस पीएचडी घेतलेली होती, असे ‘स्प्राऊट्स’च्या स्पेशल इन्व्हेस्टीगेशन टीमला हाती आलेल्या पुराव्यातून आढळून आलेले आहे.

‘एम्पॉवर सोशल अँड एज्युकेशन ट्रस्ट’ (Empower Social and Educational Trust ) ही स्वयंसेवी संस्था. घनश्याम कोळंबे ( Ghanshyam Kolambe) हा भामटा या संस्थेचा अध्यक्ष. या भामट्याने The American University, USA या बोगस विद्यापीठाच्या माध्यमातून बोगस पीएचडी वाटण्याचा कार्यक्रम घेतला. या कार्यक्रमात या भामट्याने तत्कालीन महापौर किशोरी पेडणेकर यांनाही बोगस पीएचडी दिली. यावेळी या बोगस विद्यापीठाचा स्वयंघोषित कुलगुरू मधू क्रिशन (Madhu Krishan) हाही उपस्थित होता.

यावेळी किशोरी पेडणेकर यांना बनावट प्रमाणपत्रही देण्यात आले. या प्रमाणपत्रावर या बोगस विद्यापीठाचा व ट्र्स्टचाही लोगो छापण्यात आलेला आहे. ( कुठल्याही पीएचडी पदवीच्या प्रमाणपत्रावर स्वयंसेवी संस्थेचा लोगो असणे, नियमबाह्य आहे. ) किशोरी पेडणेकर या कार्यक्रमानंतर प्रसारमाध्यमांशी बोलल्या, याचा संपूर्ण विडिओ पुराव्यासाठी Sprouts Marathi News या युट्युब चॅनेलवर उपलब्ध आहे.

A list of fake universities awarding bogus Ph.D. degrees has been given here for the information of our valuable readers:

► The Open International University of complementary medicine, Sri Lanka
► University of America Hawaii and Inox International University
► World Mystic Science Institute (OPC) Private Limited
► University of South, America,
► Southwestern American University
► The American University, USA,
► Zoroastrian University,
► Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace Foundation (NGO)
► Empower Social and Education Trust (NGO).
► Nelson Mandela Nobel Award Academy – NGO
► Diplomatic Mission Global Peace – NGO
► Vinayaka Missions Singhania.
► American Heritage University of Southern California (AHUSC)
► Peace University
► Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Awards Films – NGO
► World Human Protection Commission- NGO
► Trinity World University, UK
► St. Mother Teresa University
► University of Macaria
► American University of Global Peace
► Jeeva Theological Open University
► World Peace Institute of United Nations
► Global Human Peace University
► Bharat Virtual University for peace and Education
► National Global Peace University
► Ballsbridge University
► Shri Dadasaheb Phalke International Award Film Foundation (NGO)
► International Open University of Humanity Health, Science and Peace, USA
► Harshal University
► International Internship University
► British National University of Queen Mary.
► Jordan River University
► Boston Imperial University
► The University of Macaria
► Theophany University
► Dayspring Christian University
► South Western American University
► Global Triumph Virtual University
► Vikramsheela Hindi Vidyapeeth
► Jnana Deepa University (Pune)
► Oxfaa University
► Mount Elbert Central University
► McSTEM Eduversity, USA
► Maa Bhuvaneshwari International University
► The Institute of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies (IEMS)
► Ecole Superieure Robert de Sorbon
►Central Christian University

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Unmesh Gujarathi

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Sprouts News

Unmesh Gujarathi is an Indian investigative journalist and media professional with over 28 years of experience in print and digital journalism. He is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Sprouts News, an independent investigative publication headquartered in Mumbai, established in 2020.

Throughout his career, he has held editorial positions at leading media organisations, including:

  • DNA (Daily News & Analysis)
  • The Times Group
  • The Free Press Journal
  • Saamana
  • Dabang Dunia
  • Lokmat

His reporting has focused on investigative journalism, governance accountability, public policy, corruption, crime reporting and the Right to Information (RTI) framework in India.

As Editor-in-Chief of Sprouts News, he oversees:

  • Investigative direction
  • Editorial standards and verification protocols
  • Legal compliance and ethical review
  • Newsroom operations and accountability processes

Education & Academic Background

Unmesh Gujarathi holds:

  • Master of Commerce (M.Com)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Degree in Journalism

His academic background supports his reporting in areas related to governance, financial systems, public administration and regulatory matters.

Published Works & Contributions

In addition to newsroom leadership, he is the author of more than 12 books in Marathi and English. His published works cover topics including:

  • The RTI Act and transparency mechanisms
  • Political leadership, including writings on Balasaheb Thackeray
  • Career guidance
  • Investigative journalism practices

He has contributed to national dailies and digital media platforms, focusing on evidence-based reporting and public-interest journalism.

Editorial Approach

Unmesh Gujarathi’s reporting methodology emphasises:

  • Documentary verification
  • Multi-source validation
  • Legal awareness in investigative reporting
  • Public-interest accountability

Under his leadership, Sprouts News has published investigative reports related to governance, regulatory oversight and institutional transparency.

Professional Contact

Editor-in-Chief
Sprouts News
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Phone: +91 9322755098
Email: unmeshgujarathi@gmail.com
Portfolio: www.unmeshgujarathi.com

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