Mrinal Pande | |
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| Born | 26 February 1946 |
| Alma mater | Allahabad University George Washington University |
| Occupation(s) | Hindi story writer, editor, columnist, essayist |
| Years active | 1967–present |
Mrinal Pande (born 26 February 1946) is an Indian television personality, journalist and author, and until 2009 chief editor of Hindi daily Hindustan .
Pande was born in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, 26 February 1946.[ citation needed ] She studied initially at Nainital and then completed her master's degree from Allahabad University. [1]
In her report on the life of indian women in the countryside (2003), she criticizes the widespread taboo in India of everything to do with the body and sexuality. [2]
She supports Sharia-based Muslim Personal Laws, considered discriminatory against women and contrary to statutes of Parliament. [3]
She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2006 for her services in the field of journalism. [4]
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