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| description=Sarranjit Bains is an Indian journalist, editor, author, media personality, CEO & Founder of R-19 NEWS TV, based in East Moline, Illinois, United States. | | description=Sarranjit Bains is an Indian journalist, editor, author, lyricist, and media personality, CEO & Founder of R-19 NEWS TV, based in East Moline, Illinois, United States. With 27+ years in journalism, he is also Editor-in-Chief of The Times of Punjab and author of 7 books. | ||
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| occupation=Journalist, Editor, Author, Media Personality, CEO & Founder | | occupation=Journalist, Editor, Author, Media Personality, CEO & Founder | ||
| yearsactive=1996–present | | yearsactive=1996–present | ||
| knownfor=CEO & Founder of R-19 NEWS TV, Editor-in-Chief of The Times of Punjab, Author of 7 books | | knownfor=CEO & Founder of R-19 NEWS TV, Editor-in-Chief of The Times of Punjab, Author of 7 books, Punjabi lyricist | ||
| website=[https://www.r19news.com Official Website] | | website=[https://www.r19news.com Official Website] | ||
| spouse=Prof. Dr. Navreet Kaur Bains (Ph.D. Pediatric Nursing, Nurse Educator, Author) | |||
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Sarranjit Bains is an Indian journalist, editor, author, lyricist and media personality based in East Moline, Illinois, United States. He is the CEO & Founder of R-19 NEWS TV and Editor-in-Chief of The Times of Punjab. With | '''Sarranjit Bains''' (born 12 January 1975) is an Indian journalist, editor, author, lyricist, and media personality based in East Moline, Illinois, United States. He is the CEO & Founder of '''R-19 NEWS TV''' and Editor-in-Chief of '''The Times of Punjab'''. With over 27 years of experience in journalism, he has authored 7 books, written lyrics for Punjabi singers, and received numerous awards for his contributions to media, literature, and culture. | ||
==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
* Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communications – Punjab Technical University, India | * Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communications – Punjab Technical University, India | ||
* Diploma in Computer Applications – India | * Diploma in Computer Applications – India | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Sarranjit Bains has had a distinguished career in journalism and media since 1996. | |||
* | * '''CEO & Founder: R-19 NEWS TV''' (2019 – present) | ||
Responsible for editorial development, newsroom operations, team training, content verification, multimedia storytelling, video editing, and international reporting. | |||
* | * '''Editor-in-Chief: The Times of Punjab''' (2009 – present) | ||
Leads editorial content, features, blogs, and special editions. Oversees quality control, board meetings, recruitment, and adherence to ethical standards. | |||
* | * '''Mid-West Bureau Chief, Global Punjab News Channel, USA''' (2013 – 2017) | ||
Directed news gathering/editing, conducted interviews, and managed bureau operations. | |||
* | * '''News Correspondent, Daily Punjabi Tribune, Chicago''' (2015 – 2016) | ||
Reported on community issues, business, and diaspora news. | |||
* News | * '''Reporter, PTC News Channel, Italy''' (2007 – 2008) | ||
Produced weekly features, hosted live interviews, and reported immigration news. | |||
* | * '''News Reader, Akash Radio, UK''' (2004 – 2008) | ||
Anchored cultural events, news bulletins, and sports commentary. | |||
* | * '''Freelancer''' (2004 – 2008) – Contributed to International Press Media, Punjab Express, Weekly Sailab. | ||
* Daily | * '''Correspondent, Daily Desh Sewak, India''' (2001 – 2004) | ||
Reported key stories and interviews. | |||
* '''Press Correspondent, Daily Aaj Di Awaaz, India''' (1996 – 2001) | |||
Wrote editorials, columns, and investigative stories. | |||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
* Fankr Punj – Aab De | * ''Fankr Punj – Aab De'' | ||
* | * ''Satnaja'' | ||
* | * ''Naio Labhne Lal Gwache'' – Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Punjabi version) | ||
* ''Naio Labhne Lal Gwache'' – Reshma | |||
* ''Naio Labhne Lal Gwache'' – English version | |||
* ''Naio Labhne Lal Gwache – Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paoge'' (Mohammed Rafi) | |||
* ''Rag, Ruhaneeyat toh Rajbhaag tak'' – Hans Raj Hans | |||
==Achievements== | |||
* | * Best Reporter Award – Akash Radio, Italy (2007) | ||
* | * Best Reporting Award – Daily Desh Sewak, India (2000) | ||
* Best Anchoring Award (2000) | |||
* Multiple international awards and honours | |||
* | * Recognized by Government of Ontario, Canada (2016) | ||
* Awarded at the Parliament of Canada, Ontario | |||
* Honoured at International Punjabi Conference, Lahore, Pakistan (2017) | |||
* Lyricist for songs recorded by Padma Shri Hans Raj Hans, Feroz Khan, Masha Ali, Akhtar Ali, and others | |||
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==Honours and Recognitions== | ==Honours and Recognitions== | ||
* | * Books presented to Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi | ||
* Recognized by | * Recognized by multiple Canadian ministers in Ontario, 2016 | ||
* | * International literary and cultural awards | ||
==Philanthropy== | ==Philanthropy== | ||
Contributions to cultural preservation | Contributions to Punjabi literature, cultural preservation, and cross-border collaboration between India and Pakistan. | ||
==Personal Life== | ==Personal Life== | ||
Languages known: Punjabi, English, Hindi, Italian, French | Sarranjit Bains is married to '''Prof. Dr. Navreet Kaur Bains''', a distinguished Nurse Educator, Pediatric Nursing Expert, and author of the INC syllabus-based textbooks ''Bright Beginnings: A Student’s Guide to Pediatric Nursing'' (Volumes 1 & 2). She has a Ph.D. in Pediatric Nursing from Desh Bhagat University and over 20 years of academic and clinical experience:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. | ||
Interests: | |||
Languages known: Punjabi, English, Hindi, Italian, French | |||
Interests: Writing, literature, entertainment, current affairs, poetry | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/share/19oSPJ475b/?mibextid=wwXIfr Facebook – Sarranjit Bains] | * [https://www.facebook.com/share/19oSPJ475b/?mibextid=wwXIfr Facebook – Sarranjit Bains] | ||
* [https://www.instagram.com/sarranjitbainstalkshow Instagram – @sarranjitbainstalkshow] | * [https://www.instagram.com/sarranjitbainstalkshow Instagram – @sarranjitbainstalkshow] | ||
* [https://www.r19news.com R-19 NEWS TV Official Website] | * [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarranjit-bains LinkedIn – Sarranjit Bains] | ||
* [https://www.thetimesofpunjab.com The Times of Punjab Official Website] | * [https://www.r19news.com R-19 NEWS TV Official Website] | ||
* [mailto:bainstheboss@gmail.com Email: bainstheboss@gmail.com] | * [https://www.thetimesofpunjab.com The Times of Punjab Official Website] | ||
* [mailto:editorbains@gmail.com Email: editorbains@gmail.com] | * [mailto:bainstheboss@gmail.com Email: bainstheboss@gmail.com] | ||
* [mailto:editorbains@gmail.com Email: editorbains@gmail.com] | |||
* Phone: +91-91159-70333, +91-63062-63062, +91-81263-81263 | * Phone: +91-91159-70333, +91-63062-63062, +91-81263-81263 | ||
Revision as of 09:18, 30 September 2025
Sarranjit Bains (born 12 January 1975) is an Indian journalist, editor, author, lyricist, and media personality based in East Moline, Illinois, United States. He is the CEO & Founder of R-19 NEWS TV and Editor-in-Chief of The Times of Punjab. With over 27 years of experience in journalism, he has authored 7 books, written lyrics for Punjabi singers, and received numerous awards for his contributions to media, literature, and culture.
Early Life
Sarranjit Bains was born on 12 January 1975 in Punjab, India.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communications – Punjab Technical University, India
- Diploma in Computer Applications – India
Career
Sarranjit Bains has had a distinguished career in journalism and media since 1996.
- CEO & Founder: R-19 NEWS TV (2019 – present)
Responsible for editorial development, newsroom operations, team training, content verification, multimedia storytelling, video editing, and international reporting.
- Editor-in-Chief: The Times of Punjab (2009 – present)
Leads editorial content, features, blogs, and special editions. Oversees quality control, board meetings, recruitment, and adherence to ethical standards.
- Mid-West Bureau Chief, Global Punjab News Channel, USA (2013 – 2017)
Directed news gathering/editing, conducted interviews, and managed bureau operations.
- News Correspondent, Daily Punjabi Tribune, Chicago (2015 – 2016)
Reported on community issues, business, and diaspora news.
- Reporter, PTC News Channel, Italy (2007 – 2008)
Produced weekly features, hosted live interviews, and reported immigration news.
- News Reader, Akash Radio, UK (2004 – 2008)
Anchored cultural events, news bulletins, and sports commentary.
- Freelancer (2004 – 2008) – Contributed to International Press Media, Punjab Express, Weekly Sailab.
- Correspondent, Daily Desh Sewak, India (2001 – 2004)
Reported key stories and interviews.
- Press Correspondent, Daily Aaj Di Awaaz, India (1996 – 2001)
Wrote editorials, columns, and investigative stories.
Books
- Fankr Punj – Aab De
- Satnaja
- Naio Labhne Lal Gwache – Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Punjabi version)
- Naio Labhne Lal Gwache – Reshma
- Naio Labhne Lal Gwache – English version
- Naio Labhne Lal Gwache – Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paoge (Mohammed Rafi)
- Rag, Ruhaneeyat toh Rajbhaag tak – Hans Raj Hans
Achievements
- Best Reporter Award – Akash Radio, Italy (2007)
- Best Reporting Award – Daily Desh Sewak, India (2000)
- Best Anchoring Award (2000)
- Multiple international awards and honours
- Recognized by Government of Ontario, Canada (2016)
- Awarded at the Parliament of Canada, Ontario
- Honoured at International Punjabi Conference, Lahore, Pakistan (2017)
- Lyricist for songs recorded by Padma Shri Hans Raj Hans, Feroz Khan, Masha Ali, Akhtar Ali, and others
Honours and Recognitions
- Books presented to Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi
- Recognized by multiple Canadian ministers in Ontario, 2016
- International literary and cultural awards
Philanthropy
Contributions to Punjabi literature, cultural preservation, and cross-border collaboration between India and Pakistan.
Personal Life
Sarranjit Bains is married to Prof. Dr. Navreet Kaur Bains, a distinguished Nurse Educator, Pediatric Nursing Expert, and author of the INC syllabus-based textbooks Bright Beginnings: A Student’s Guide to Pediatric Nursing (Volumes 1 & 2). She has a Ph.D. in Pediatric Nursing from Desh Bhagat University and over 20 years of academic and clinical experience:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
Languages known: Punjabi, English, Hindi, Italian, French Interests: Writing, literature, entertainment, current affairs, poetry
External Links
- Facebook – Sarranjit Bains
- Instagram – @sarranjitbainstalkshow
- LinkedIn – Sarranjit Bains
- R-19 NEWS TV Official Website
- The Times of Punjab Official Website
- Email: bainstheboss@gmail.com
- Email: editorbains@gmail.com
- Phone: +91-91159-70333, +91-63062-63062, +91-81263-81263