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 LokmatHis 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 processesEducation & Academic Background Unmesh Gujarathi holds:Master of Commerce (M.Com) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in JournalismHis 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 practicesHe 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 accountabilityUnder his leadership, Sprouts News has published investigative reports related to governance, regulatory oversight and institutional transparency.Professional Contact Editor-in-ChiefSprouts NewsMumbai, Maharashtra, India Phone: +91 9322755098Email: unmeshgujarathi@gmail.comPortfolio: www.unmeshgujarathi.com