Raza Smiles

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About me

Gender Male
Industry Communications or Media
Occupation Journalist
Location New Delhi, India
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Introduction I am a Journalist, Author and Poet. In a career spanning more than 25 years in media industry, i have worked in various capacities with leading national and international newspapers and media groups, including Khaleej Times (Dubai), The Economic Times, The Pioneer, exchange4media and The Financial Express etc. I have authored 5 books -- two on journalism- "How to Become a Good Journalist" {published by Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi} and "Nuances of Journalistic Writings" and two on poetry, " Aayie Dil Se Shayaraana Ho Jayen and Jazba-e-Mohabbat". Jazba-e-Mohabbat and Aayie Dil Se Shayaraana Ho Jayen are bilingual (Urdu & English) books on poetry. It can be ordered at elahi.raza82@gmail.com . The books on journalism have been widely acclaimed by journalism and mass communication institutes and students. They are also helpful to young journalists in improving their skill-set. How to Become a Good Journalist is available on Amazon and Flipkart. The fifth book is on Delhi's history and Urdu's journey. Titled "The Fascinating Tales of Urdu & its Courtyard — Dilli" it is available on Amazon.in and urdubazaar.in
Interests Reading, writing, poetry, career counseling, playing cricket and listening old Hindi songs
Favorite Movies Mughal-e-Azam
Favorite Music Teri Ankhon Siva Is Duniya Main Rakha Kya Hai
Favorite Books My own books, "The Fascinating Tales of Urdu & its Courtyard — Dilli", "Aayie Dil Se Shayaraana Ho Jayen", "Jazba-e-Mohabbat", "How to Become a Good Journalist", "Nuances of Journalistic Writings".