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Satish Raj Goravigere
Satish Raj Goravigere 
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| Born | 21 February 1984, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Journalist, Media Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Title | Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Kannada News Today & Timesnib |
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| Affiliations | Janapada Sahitya Mattu Patrika Vedike, Karnataka Media Forum |
| Philanthropy | Media literacy workshops, AI journalism training, rural youth empowerment |
| Residence | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Satish Raj Goravigere (born 21 February 1984) is an Indian journalist and media innovator based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He is the visionary behind Kannada News Today, a major Kannada-language digital media outlet, and the founder of Timesnib, an English-language platform recognized for its objective, tech-enabled news delivery.
Early life and education
Born in Goravigere village near Bengaluru, Satish Raj’s birth name is Sathish Kumar G.R. He pursued a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, equipping himself for a media-centric career. His father, Rajanna, a retired railway worker and free yoga teacher, and his mother, Bhagyalakshmi, a homemaker, supported his path into journalism. He has two siblings—Shubhakar (a businessman) and Veena. Satish is married to Asha, and they have two children: Yashas and Harshitha.
Professional journey
He began his professional career as a field reporter in a local newspaper. In 2019, he founded Kannada News Today to create a space for independent regional journalism. The platform rapidly gained traction for its authentic, hyper-local coverage.
Expanding his mission, he launched Timesnib in 2025 to serve a wider audience with verified English-language news, reflecting his dual commitment to regional identity and global relevance.
Media education and community work
A firm believer in empowering future storytellers, Satish Raj offers free digital journalism training, especially for youth in rural Karnataka. His initiatives have helped bridge the urban-rural media gap and trained hundreds of students.
He instituted the Sadhana Hyper-Local Journalism Awards to honor reporters who shed light on community-driven stories often overlooked by mainstream platforms.
Technology and innovation
Blending media with modern tech, Satish pioneered the use of AI-powered news anchors in the Kannada media landscape. This tech-forward step marked a new chapter for vernacular journalism in India.
Publications
He authored Writing Nib: The Untold Journey of Journalism, an inspirational book for students and early-career journalists. It offers real-world insights from his reporting career and addresses modern challenges in Indian journalism.
Recognition
- Rajyotsava Journalism Honor (2023) – for advancing Kannada journalism.
- Outstanding Media Contributor (2024) – by Karnataka Media and Communications Forum.
- Regional News Source Award – for impact on hyperlocal coverage.
- Multiple university and NGO recognitions for efforts in combating fake news.
- Founded the Sadhana Hyper-Local Journalism Award to uplift grassroots reporters.
External links
- Official website
- Author profile
- Satish Raj Goravigere on Facebook
- Satish Raj Goravigere on Twitter
- Timesnib – Partner site