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This document contains the resume of Peer Mohamed A., an Indian journalist. It summarizes his career experience working as a senior editor, special correspondent, and principal correspondent for various Tamil media organizations since 2013. It also outlines his achievements like making documentary films and providing leadership to media teams. His educational qualifications include an MA in Communication and a BSc in Mathematics.

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PEER MOHAMED A. No.30, Link Road, SA, Abirami Coral View Apartments, Maduvankarai, Guindy Chennai 600032 Tamil Nadu, INDIA. Tel: 91-44-22440683 Mobile: 91-94455-15340, 91-9382293476 E-mail: peershuba@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/peershuba https://twitter.com/peerjournalist https://www.linkedin.com/pub/peer-mohamed/a/b24/440 JOURNALISTIC CAREER June 1, 2013 Present Designation: Senior Editor, News Features, Thanthi TV Employer: Daily Thanthi Group, Chennai September 15, 2011 May 6, 2013 Designation: Special Correspondent, Puthiya Thalaimurai TV Employer: New Generation Media Corporation Pvt Limited April 2010 September 2011 Designation: Principal Correspondent, NDTV HINDU Employer: Metronation Chennai Television Limited December 2007 March 2010 Designation: Senior Correspondent, Deccan Chronicle, Chennai Employer: Deccan Chronicle Group of Publications, Hyderabad 2006 November 2007 Designation: Senior Sub-Editor, INDIA TODAY TAMIL EDITION Employer: INDIA TODAY GROUP, New Delhi 2000 2005 Designation:Sub-Editor, INDIA TODAY TAMIL EDITION Employer: INDIA TODAY GROUP, New Delhi 1998 2000 Freelance Journalist for Dinamani, Unarvu and few more publications Translator of booklets from English to Tamil and vice versa
1989-1998 Have run hand-written journals in schools where I studied. Have successfully run Ooraga Uravu, a magazine which connected my University campus with the local population. JOURNALISTIC EXPERIENCE DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP ABILITIES IN VAROUS MEDIA HOUSES My position as Chief of Bureau in Deccan Chronicle, Chennai and as Chief of Bureau in Puthiya Thalaimurai TV have helped these media houses immensely. The circulation of Deccan Chronicle newspaper went up considerably during my six-month stint as Bureau Chief there. The ratings of Puthiya Thalaimurai TV has been consistently among the top-performing Tamil news channels during my eleven month stint as Bureau Chief there. When decision-making roles are given to me in different media houses, my leadership has inspired many young professionals. Many young professionals trained by me have become leaders in their own spheres of activity in the media. SUCCESSFUL IN TV REPORTING AND LEADING A TEAM OF TV REPORTERS: SUCCESSFUL AS A DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER: A. As Senior Editor News Features at Thanthi TV, I made over fifty documentary films on socially relevant themes such as water, urban poverty, women empowerment, e-waste, global warming, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, LGBT rights, folk arts, sex workers, adoption, migrant workers, prison reforms, Madarasa reforms, prehistory, rock paintings, rag pickers, volunteerism, folk arts, development issues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHySED8IcAg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JMpVT3l4eM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhnMXWdFHtc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI_9F8B-RBY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRfU6zrKTyE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFQCKMZjLQo B. After a decade-long stint in Print media houses, my foray into Television reporting has been eventful. My live commentaries on Jayalalithaas rallies and political developments in Tamil Nadu at NDTV-HINDU caught the attention of the audience. My live reporting on local body elections in Tamil Nadu for Puthiya Thalaimurai TV received accolades.
As Acting Chief of Bureau for Puthiya Thalaimurai TV, I trained reporters in writing to visuals and enabled them to think visually while presenting news stories. C. I have handled several breaking news situations from inside the newsroom and from outside the newsroom at both NDTV HINDU and Puthiya Thalaimurai TV. Willing to Anchor/Report on such emerging news situations. D. As Special Correspondent in Puthiya Thalaimurai TV, I covered the Tamil Nadu State Government and State Assembly. I have done exclusive reportage on environmental pollution due to coal handling at Chennai Port. Other than this I have many breaking news stories to my credit, especially from the AIADMK government. I have handled the Chennai Bureau for over a year under the guidance of Mr S. Srinivasan, Group Editor, New Generation Media Corporation, Chennai. During this period I trained a dozen new entrants in TV reporting, held weekly meetings to generate ideas and submitted daily and weekly plans of action. E. Covered political parties in Tamil Nadu AIADMK, DMK, MDMK, DMDK and AISMK for Deccan Chronicle and NDTV HINDU. Reported on Madras High Court for over fifteen months for NDTV HINDU and also Tamil Nadu State Assembly. F. Contributed exclusive stories on politics, religion, films, publishing and culture to Deccan Chronicle and NDTV HINDU. G. Did an exclusive interview of Gajaani, female war photographer of the LTTE and an exclusive story on reported forgery of MGRs will, for Deccan Chronicle, which were well-received. H. Did an exclusive first-ever interview with Ayesha who was arrested in the 1998 Coimbatore bomb blasts case for Deccan Chronicle. India Today days: 1. When I was put in charge of the interviews page, through my personal contacts and reading I have set a trend in India Today by calling in interesting personalities. To list out a few: a. Tamil Novelist and Educator Ms Bama b. Mr Vijayakanth just before the launch of DMDK c. Mr M. K. Stalin, in a new phase in the politics of DMK d. Mr S. Ramadoss, when his party, PMK, emerged as main critic of the government in 2007 e. Mr G. K. Vasan, when he was TNCC(I) President f. Feminist historian and author Ms V. Geetha g. broke the news that DMK Chief M. Karunanidhis daughter and poet Ms Kanimozhi will be inducted into Rajya Sabha I also interviewed celebrities such as Actor Surya, Kushboo, Prakash Raj and Jyothika.
2. I participated vigorously in weekly editorial meetings and have been able to suggest ideas and generate the support needed to carry these ideas out. Thus under my invitation respected Tamil intellectuals and important political commentators have contributed columns and opinions to India Today, allowing for the development of a multifaceted product. 3. Using my network across Tamil Nadu, I have been able to write stories on topics of relevance to the development of the Tamil Nadu state and human interest stories. Some of these are: a. District reports of Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Salem b. Communal disturbances and conflict resolution in Tirunelveli district c. Many stories on women's emancipation in different areas of Tamil Nadu Other than these, my articles on child adoption, visually challenged people and Muslim women in public spaces attracted a good response from readers and policy-makers. 4. My network across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puduchery regions has helped me recruit talented stringers and photographers and publish articles of excellent standard and newsworthiness in India Today 5. I have written occasionally for the English edition of India Today, which is published from Delhi. 6. As an interesting aside, I must mention that an interview I did with actor Ms Khushboo created a nationwide stir and also gave me my first opportunity to translate and publish my interview in the English edition of India Today. This was six years after I had joined the magazine. 7. Full-time Reporting and Editing for India Todays Tamil Edition for seven and half years. 8. Contributed to India Today-English occasionally. I have written about the Karunanidhi Dayanidhi Maran tussle and PMK chief Ramadosss criticism of the DMK regime. 9. Prolific writing on politics, films, business, arts and literature. Before India Today 1. Had internships in New Indian Express, Madurai (September, 1997) and their sister concern Dinamani, Chennai (May, 1998). 2. Main Contributor for a Rural Newspaper Ooraga Uravu run by M.S.University, Tirunelveli during student days (1996-98) 3. Started writing from the age of thirteen running hand-written journals in schools.
ACHIEVEMENTS Demonstrated leadership abilities in various media houses. Led successful teams of media workers in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Successful as a documentary filmmaker for Thanthi TV. Made several illuminating documentaries on socially relevant themes. Successful as a TV reporter and as a Team Leader of TV reporters. Several exclusive television stories on politics/consumers/films for Puthiya Thalaimurai TV and NDTV-Hindu Contributed many exclusive political/cultural stories to Deccan Chronicle, English Daily in Tamil Nadu, India. Generated ideas that helped increase the circulation of India Today - Tamil. [I suggested that the regional content be increased. They did it (regional pages raised from 30 per cent to 50 per cent) and the circulation went up from 40,000 in 2001 to 80,000 in 2004.] Chosen by the State Department of United States to be part of International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and traveled in U.S during April 7-25, 2014 to meet leaders in media, human rights and politics. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 1996 1998 M.A (Communication), M. S. University, Tirunelveli. Passed with distinction (63.8 per cent) 1993 -1996 B.Sc (Mathematics), Pioneer Kumaraswamy College, Nagercoil. Passed with distinction (72.5 per cent) PERSONAL DETAILS DATE OF BIRTH 25 July 1976 BIRTHPLACE Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu SEX Male
MARITAL STATUS Married SPOUSE Shubashree Desikan, Assistant Editor, The Hindu LANGUAGES KNOWN English, Tamil SPECIALIZED INTERESTS Politics, Films, Legal Issues and Culture CURRENT CTC INR. 11.04 lakh per annum REFERENCES Mr S. Srinivasan CEO, Meri Citi, Digital news, New Delhi. Cell: +9198102-99564 Mr Sanjay Pinto Former Executive Editor NDTV HINDU Cell: 98400-91547 Mr R. Bhagwan Singh Consultant Editor Deccan Chronicle Cell: +9198409-27465 Ms. VAASANTHI, Former Consultant Editor, India Today - Tamil Cell: 09448493997 Mr. SAM RAJAPPA Formerly with The Statesman, Chennai Tel: 91-44- 22436335 L. R. JAGADEESAN Correspondent BBC, London Cell: 00447943380485
MARITAL STATUS Married SPOUSE Shubashree Desikan, Assistant Editor, The Hindu LANGUAGES KNOWN English, Tamil SPECIALIZED INTERESTS Politics, Films, Legal Issues and Culture CURRENT CTC INR. 11.04 lakh per annum REFERENCES Mr S. Srinivasan CEO, Meri Citi, Digital news, New Delhi. Cell: +9198102-99564 Mr Sanjay Pinto Former Executive Editor NDTV HINDU Cell: 98400-91547 Mr R. Bhagwan Singh Consultant Editor Deccan Chronicle Cell: +9198409-27465 Ms. VAASANTHI, Former Consultant Editor, India Today - Tamil Cell: 09448493997 Mr. SAM RAJAPPA Formerly with The Statesman, Chennai Tel: 91-44- 22436335 L. R. JAGADEESAN Correspondent BBC, London Cell: 00447943380485

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  • 1. PEER MOHAMED A. No.30, Link Road, SA, Abirami Coral View Apartments, Maduvankarai, Guindy Chennai 600032 Tamil Nadu, INDIA. Tel: 91-44-22440683 Mobile: 91-94455-15340, 91-9382293476 E-mail: peershuba@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/peershuba https://twitter.com/peerjournalist https://www.linkedin.com/pub/peer-mohamed/a/b24/440 JOURNALISTIC CAREER June 1, 2013 Present Designation: Senior Editor, News Features, Thanthi TV Employer: Daily Thanthi Group, Chennai September 15, 2011 May 6, 2013 Designation: Special Correspondent, Puthiya Thalaimurai TV Employer: New Generation Media Corporation Pvt Limited April 2010 September 2011 Designation: Principal Correspondent, NDTV HINDU Employer: Metronation Chennai Television Limited December 2007 March 2010 Designation: Senior Correspondent, Deccan Chronicle, Chennai Employer: Deccan Chronicle Group of Publications, Hyderabad 2006 November 2007 Designation: Senior Sub-Editor, INDIA TODAY TAMIL EDITION Employer: INDIA TODAY GROUP, New Delhi 2000 2005 Designation:Sub-Editor, INDIA TODAY TAMIL EDITION Employer: INDIA TODAY GROUP, New Delhi 1998 2000 Freelance Journalist for Dinamani, Unarvu and few more publications Translator of booklets from English to Tamil and vice versa
  • 2. 1989-1998 Have run hand-written journals in schools where I studied. Have successfully run Ooraga Uravu, a magazine which connected my University campus with the local population. JOURNALISTIC EXPERIENCE DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP ABILITIES IN VAROUS MEDIA HOUSES My position as Chief of Bureau in Deccan Chronicle, Chennai and as Chief of Bureau in Puthiya Thalaimurai TV have helped these media houses immensely. The circulation of Deccan Chronicle newspaper went up considerably during my six-month stint as Bureau Chief there. The ratings of Puthiya Thalaimurai TV has been consistently among the top-performing Tamil news channels during my eleven month stint as Bureau Chief there. When decision-making roles are given to me in different media houses, my leadership has inspired many young professionals. Many young professionals trained by me have become leaders in their own spheres of activity in the media. SUCCESSFUL IN TV REPORTING AND LEADING A TEAM OF TV REPORTERS: SUCCESSFUL AS A DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER: A. As Senior Editor News Features at Thanthi TV, I made over fifty documentary films on socially relevant themes such as water, urban poverty, women empowerment, e-waste, global warming, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, LGBT rights, folk arts, sex workers, adoption, migrant workers, prison reforms, Madarasa reforms, prehistory, rock paintings, rag pickers, volunteerism, folk arts, development issues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHySED8IcAg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JMpVT3l4eM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhnMXWdFHtc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI_9F8B-RBY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRfU6zrKTyE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFQCKMZjLQo B. After a decade-long stint in Print media houses, my foray into Television reporting has been eventful. My live commentaries on Jayalalithaas rallies and political developments in Tamil Nadu at NDTV-HINDU caught the attention of the audience. My live reporting on local body elections in Tamil Nadu for Puthiya Thalaimurai TV received accolades.
  • 3. As Acting Chief of Bureau for Puthiya Thalaimurai TV, I trained reporters in writing to visuals and enabled them to think visually while presenting news stories. C. I have handled several breaking news situations from inside the newsroom and from outside the newsroom at both NDTV HINDU and Puthiya Thalaimurai TV. Willing to Anchor/Report on such emerging news situations. D. As Special Correspondent in Puthiya Thalaimurai TV, I covered the Tamil Nadu State Government and State Assembly. I have done exclusive reportage on environmental pollution due to coal handling at Chennai Port. Other than this I have many breaking news stories to my credit, especially from the AIADMK government. I have handled the Chennai Bureau for over a year under the guidance of Mr S. Srinivasan, Group Editor, New Generation Media Corporation, Chennai. During this period I trained a dozen new entrants in TV reporting, held weekly meetings to generate ideas and submitted daily and weekly plans of action. E. Covered political parties in Tamil Nadu AIADMK, DMK, MDMK, DMDK and AISMK for Deccan Chronicle and NDTV HINDU. Reported on Madras High Court for over fifteen months for NDTV HINDU and also Tamil Nadu State Assembly. F. Contributed exclusive stories on politics, religion, films, publishing and culture to Deccan Chronicle and NDTV HINDU. G. Did an exclusive interview of Gajaani, female war photographer of the LTTE and an exclusive story on reported forgery of MGRs will, for Deccan Chronicle, which were well-received. H. Did an exclusive first-ever interview with Ayesha who was arrested in the 1998 Coimbatore bomb blasts case for Deccan Chronicle. India Today days: 1. When I was put in charge of the interviews page, through my personal contacts and reading I have set a trend in India Today by calling in interesting personalities. To list out a few: a. Tamil Novelist and Educator Ms Bama b. Mr Vijayakanth just before the launch of DMDK c. Mr M. K. Stalin, in a new phase in the politics of DMK d. Mr S. Ramadoss, when his party, PMK, emerged as main critic of the government in 2007 e. Mr G. K. Vasan, when he was TNCC(I) President f. Feminist historian and author Ms V. Geetha g. broke the news that DMK Chief M. Karunanidhis daughter and poet Ms Kanimozhi will be inducted into Rajya Sabha I also interviewed celebrities such as Actor Surya, Kushboo, Prakash Raj and Jyothika.
  • 4. 2. I participated vigorously in weekly editorial meetings and have been able to suggest ideas and generate the support needed to carry these ideas out. Thus under my invitation respected Tamil intellectuals and important political commentators have contributed columns and opinions to India Today, allowing for the development of a multifaceted product. 3. Using my network across Tamil Nadu, I have been able to write stories on topics of relevance to the development of the Tamil Nadu state and human interest stories. Some of these are: a. District reports of Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Salem b. Communal disturbances and conflict resolution in Tirunelveli district c. Many stories on women's emancipation in different areas of Tamil Nadu Other than these, my articles on child adoption, visually challenged people and Muslim women in public spaces attracted a good response from readers and policy-makers. 4. My network across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puduchery regions has helped me recruit talented stringers and photographers and publish articles of excellent standard and newsworthiness in India Today 5. I have written occasionally for the English edition of India Today, which is published from Delhi. 6. As an interesting aside, I must mention that an interview I did with actor Ms Khushboo created a nationwide stir and also gave me my first opportunity to translate and publish my interview in the English edition of India Today. This was six years after I had joined the magazine. 7. Full-time Reporting and Editing for India Todays Tamil Edition for seven and half years. 8. Contributed to India Today-English occasionally. I have written about the Karunanidhi Dayanidhi Maran tussle and PMK chief Ramadosss criticism of the DMK regime. 9. Prolific writing on politics, films, business, arts and literature. Before India Today 1. Had internships in New Indian Express, Madurai (September, 1997) and their sister concern Dinamani, Chennai (May, 1998). 2. Main Contributor for a Rural Newspaper Ooraga Uravu run by M.S.University, Tirunelveli during student days (1996-98) 3. Started writing from the age of thirteen running hand-written journals in schools.
  • 5. ACHIEVEMENTS Demonstrated leadership abilities in various media houses. Led successful teams of media workers in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Successful as a documentary filmmaker for Thanthi TV. Made several illuminating documentaries on socially relevant themes. Successful as a TV reporter and as a Team Leader of TV reporters. Several exclusive television stories on politics/consumers/films for Puthiya Thalaimurai TV and NDTV-Hindu Contributed many exclusive political/cultural stories to Deccan Chronicle, English Daily in Tamil Nadu, India. Generated ideas that helped increase the circulation of India Today - Tamil. [I suggested that the regional content be increased. They did it (regional pages raised from 30 per cent to 50 per cent) and the circulation went up from 40,000 in 2001 to 80,000 in 2004.] Chosen by the State Department of United States to be part of International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and traveled in U.S during April 7-25, 2014 to meet leaders in media, human rights and politics. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 1996 1998 M.A (Communication), M. S. University, Tirunelveli. Passed with distinction (63.8 per cent) 1993 -1996 B.Sc (Mathematics), Pioneer Kumaraswamy College, Nagercoil. Passed with distinction (72.5 per cent) PERSONAL DETAILS DATE OF BIRTH 25 July 1976 BIRTHPLACE Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu SEX Male
  • 6. MARITAL STATUS Married SPOUSE Shubashree Desikan, Assistant Editor, The Hindu LANGUAGES KNOWN English, Tamil SPECIALIZED INTERESTS Politics, Films, Legal Issues and Culture CURRENT CTC INR. 11.04 lakh per annum REFERENCES Mr S. Srinivasan CEO, Meri Citi, Digital news, New Delhi. Cell: +9198102-99564 Mr Sanjay Pinto Former Executive Editor NDTV HINDU Cell: 98400-91547 Mr R. Bhagwan Singh Consultant Editor Deccan Chronicle Cell: +9198409-27465 Ms. VAASANTHI, Former Consultant Editor, India Today - Tamil Cell: 09448493997 Mr. SAM RAJAPPA Formerly with The Statesman, Chennai Tel: 91-44- 22436335 L. R. JAGADEESAN Correspondent BBC, London Cell: 00447943380485
  • 7. MARITAL STATUS Married SPOUSE Shubashree Desikan, Assistant Editor, The Hindu LANGUAGES KNOWN English, Tamil SPECIALIZED INTERESTS Politics, Films, Legal Issues and Culture CURRENT CTC INR. 11.04 lakh per annum REFERENCES Mr S. Srinivasan CEO, Meri Citi, Digital news, New Delhi. Cell: +9198102-99564 Mr Sanjay Pinto Former Executive Editor NDTV HINDU Cell: 98400-91547 Mr R. Bhagwan Singh Consultant Editor Deccan Chronicle Cell: +9198409-27465 Ms. VAASANTHI, Former Consultant Editor, India Today - Tamil Cell: 09448493997 Mr. SAM RAJAPPA Formerly with The Statesman, Chennai Tel: 91-44- 22436335 L. R. JAGADEESAN Correspondent BBC, London Cell: 00447943380485