Indrani Sarkar is a senior Indian journalist and media entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in political, investigative, and public interest reporting. She is the Editor and Founder of RIAAN TV, a digital news platform focused on ground reporting, civic issues, and human-centred journalism.
With a career spanning national and international media, she has worked in editorial and reporting roles across news agencies and media organisations, including Hindustan Samachar News Agency and Asian News International (ANI). Her work focuses on governance, social issues, women’s rights, and the lived experiences of communities often underrepresented in mainstream narratives.
At RIAAN TV, she leads the editorial direction with an emphasis on field-based reporting, clarity, and public interest journalism. The platform focuses on documenting everyday civic issues, policy impact, and grassroots realities across India.
She is also associated with social initiatives focused on community engagement and awareness, including ISKAAN Foundation and EVAW (Ending All Violence Against Women). Through these efforts, she has been involved in work related to women’s empowerment, counselling, education, healthcare awareness, and community outreach.
Her work in journalism and social initiatives has been recognised through various honours and awards, including recognitions at state and organisational levels.
Over the years, she has participated in national and international forums on issues related to journalism, gender, and media ethics, including discussions on press freedom and the safety of women journalists.
Her work reflects a continuing engagement with journalism as a tool for public awareness and social accountability.
Her editorial approach emphasises responsible journalism, public interest reporting, and social awareness.
Roles & Positions
Senior Journalist – National News Agency
Editor & Founder – RIAAN.TV
Founder – ISKAAN Foundation
Media Coverage
Indrani Sarkar’s work and contributions have been featured across national and international media platforms, including print, digital, and broadcast outlets.
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) – https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/blog/detail/category/end-impunity-2022/article/india-despite-misogynistic-abuse-difficulties-i-am-an-unapologetic-journalist
Global Governance News — https://globalgovernancenews.com/senior-journalist-indrani-sarkar-honoured-by-ifuna-among-10-women-journalists-on-international-womens-day-in-new-delhi/#google_vignette
Muscat Daily — https://www.muscatdaily.com/2022/06/04/ifj-meet-ends-calls-for-journalists-safety/
Munsif TV – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-uFeIL4Yoc
She has also been featured in various print publications, including regional and national newspapers and magazines such as Deccan Chronicle, Metro, New Woman, and Femina, among others.