Unmesh Gujarathi

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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Shahdol’s Maharishi Vidya Mandir Trapped in Red Tape for Two Decades.

Bureaucratic Apathy Traps Tribal School in Red Tape for Two Decades •…

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Adani Gagged? Delhi Court’s Interim Ban on Journalists Sparks Debate.

Adani Gagged? Court's Interim Ban on Journalists • Delhi Court Blocks Adani…

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Toronto Project Near Karjat Under Fire for Ecological and Social Risks.

Toronto Project Near Karjat Under Fire • Ecological and Social Risks Exposed…

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Pune’s ₹200Cr Land Scam Exposed: Rama Group & Vardhaman in EOW Net.

Pimpri Chinchwad Land Scam: Pune's ₹200Cr Land Scam Exposed • Rama Group,…

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Health Workers Resign in Mass: 14,000 Contractual Staff Quit NHM.

14,000 Health Workers Resign Together • Grave Crisis in NHM • Strike…

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Book of Records Scam Exposed: Fake Awards, Fake PhDs, Fake Glory.

Buy a 'World Record' for ₹3? • Govt. Scammed with Fake Certificates…

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TTE Accused of Teacher Molestation in Kandivali, Probe Underway.

Kandivali TTE Accused of Teacher Molestation • Kandivali TTE Shame • Teacher…

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Ambulance Scam in MP: NHM Orders Probe Into 12,000 KM Fraud.

Madhya Pradesh Ambulance Scam • NHM Orders Probe into 12,000 KM Fraud…

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Central Cooperative Bank Job Scam Sparks Outrage Over Farmer Injustice.

Thane District Central Cooperative Bank Job Scam • Farmers' Children Denied Jobs…

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Lalbaugcha Raja Controversy on VIP Darshan Sparks Outrage, Human Rights Notice Issued.

Lalbaugcha Raja VIP Darshan Controversy • Human Rights Commission Issues Notice •…

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