Dr. K. Nageshwar is currently Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council and professor in the Department of Journalism, Osmania University. He Won the elections to the Andhra Pradesh legislative Council from Graduates’ Constituency of Hyderabad, Mahabubnagar and Ranga Reddy districts first in 2007 and subsequently in 2009. Contesting as an Independent Candidate, he defeated the candidates belonging to the major political parties. His surprising victory marked a new chapter in the history of contemporary electoral Politics as he trounced several candidates who spent crores of rupees. He stood as an example for those who like to win the elections fighting against money power. “People’s voice prevails over money power”, this is what Dr.K.Nageshwar Proved. Not once, but twice. He has been a strongest advocate of public cause. His powerful articulation of people’s concerns over wide ranging issues earned him enormous respect and admiration. This is precisely the secret of his electoral success.
He is presently chief Editor of http://indiacurrentaffairs.org/ a complete online source of information on current developments concerning India ranging from Politics to Science. Dr.K.Nageshwar is an authoritative commentator on a wide range of subjects ranging from rural economy to nuclear science.
Earlier, he worked with Indian Express and the Times of India groups. During the last two decades of journalistic experience, he published articles in the leading newspapers of the country like The Hindu, The Indian Express, The Pioneer, The Economic Times, Frontline, etc. He also commented on various channels like NDTV, CNN-IBN, STAR TV, ZEE NEWS, AAJ TAK etc., on the regional developments. He regularly comments on Telugu channels on wide ranging issues of contemporary nature. His extensive analysis on Telugu News Television is highly respected and appreciated all over AndhraPradesh. Dr.K.Nageshwar participated for nearly 12 hours during the two days of live television news analysis of elections. Various television channels seek his guidance and expert advice on a very regular basis.
He has been on the guest faculty of National Police Academy, National Academy of Administration, Mussorie, Andhra Pradesh Press Academy, Dr MCR Institute of Human Resources Development and many journalism schools. He also published in many national and international media Journals. His lectures in National Academies are well received.
He is basically a science graduate and later took postgraduate degree in Journalism and a Doctorate in Political Science and extensively commented on contemporary economic issues including live analysis of Union and State Budgets on television.
He traveled to Maldives in June 2007 to deliver lecture at Maldives Police Service.
He was, earlier, the head of the department of Journalism, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Dr.K.Nageshwar used to run a Telugu news magazine, ANALYSIS. He was on the Governing Council of Andhra Pradesh Press Academy. He was also on the Monitoring Committee appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh during talks with Naxalites.
As a student, he won the Junior Research Fellowship in Journalism at the national level. He won the UGC Career award in Journalism in 1994.
Contact at: prof.knageshwar@gmail.com
