Arun Shourie

Arun Shourie

• Arun Shourie (born 2 November 1941, Jullundur, Punjab) is an Indian journalist, writer, a former Rajya Sabha MP from the BJP, former Union minister for communications, information technology and disinvestment.
• He is known for introducing a new style of aggressive, independent investigative journalism to India.
• He has previously served as an economist with the World Bank between 1967-78, and as a consultant to The Indian Planning Commission from 1972-74. He was also the Editor of The Indian Express. 
• He was educated in Delhi at Modern School and St. Stephens, he went on to earn his Doctorate in Economics from Syracuse University.
• He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1982.
• He is the only Indian journalist listed as a World Press Freedom hero in 2000.
• He has written several articles and books including Worshipping False Gods and The World of Fatwas.
• www.arunshouri.blogspot.in