Arnab Goswami is a prominent Indian journalist and television news anchor renowned for his high-energy debates and role as co-founder of Republic TV. His career spans decades, marked by aggressive reporting styles that have made him a polarizing figure in Indian media.

Early Life

Born on March 7, 1973, in Guwahati, Assam, Arnab Ranjan Goswami pursued higher education at Hindu College, Delhi University, followed by a fellowship at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.
Raised in a journalistic family—his father was an Indian Army officer and mother a writer—he developed an early interest in media and debate.

Career Highlights

Goswami began at The Telegraph in Kolkata in 1995, then joined NDTV in 1996, anchoring News Tonight and winning the 2004 Asian Television Award for Best News Anchor with Newsnight.
In 2006, he became editor-in-chief at Times Now, launching The Newshour—a nightly debate show famous for “The Nation Wants to Know”—and interviewing global leaders like Hillary Clinton.
He resigned in 2016 to co-found Republic TV in 2017, now part of Republic Media Network, where he hosts prime-time shows amid controversies.

Personal Life

Arnab married Samyabrata Ray Goswami in 1991; they have two children and reside in Mumbai.
Known for his fitness routine and right-wing commentary, he faced legal issues like a 2020 arrest, later released, fueling his “Republic Comeback” narrative.

Republic TV Role

As managing director and lead anchor, Goswami drives Republic TV’s growth into India’s top English news channel, emphasizing nationalist debates and TRP dominance.
The channel expanded to Republic Bharat (Hindi) and digital platforms, reflecting his vision for opinion-led journalism.