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Investigative Journalist
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.
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Editor-in-Chief
Sprouts News
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Phone: +91 9322755098
Email: unmeshgujarathi@gmail.com
Portfolio: www.unmeshgujarathi.com
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The Asaram Bapu rape case witnessed another significant development on Tuesday after the Supreme Court refused to grant immediate interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, while issuing notice on his appeal challenging the Rajasthan High Court judgment that upheld his conviction in the 2013 sexual assault case involving a minor devotee.
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