Saranjit Bains

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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 the long-standing Editor-in-Chief of The Times of Punjab. With a career spanning three decades, Bains has authored seven books, written lyrics for celebrated Punjabi singers, reported across India, Europe, and North America, and received recognition from the Parliament of Canada and senior Canadian ministers. His book was also presented to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, a milestone that reflects his literary and cultural contributions.

Early Life

Sarranjit Bains was born on 12 January 1975 in Gatshankar, Punjab, India, to Agriculture Inspector Ram Das Bais and his wife Sudesh Rani. Growing up in a modest but values-driven household, he developed an early interest in literature, social issues, and media.

He began his education at Dwagba Public School, Gatshankar, where he studied until the 10th standard, before continuing at Sinhas Country School, Gatshankar. His academic upbringing instilled discipline and critical thinking, which later supported his career in journalism.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communications – Punjab Technical University
  • Diploma in Computer Applications – India

Career

Bains began his professional journey in journalism in 1994 as a reporter for the Delhi Azadiya Wah newspaper. This early exposure to grassroots reporting shaped his commitment to independent journalism and people’s issues.

Over the years, he expanded his footprint across India, Italy, the UK, and the USA. His career includes:

  • CEO & Founder: R-19 NEWS TV (2019 – present)

Pioneering a digital-first newsroom and building one of the fastest-growing Indian-origin media platforms with a global Punjabi audience.

  • Editor-in-Chief: The Times of Punjab (2009 – present)

Responsible for editorial standards, investigative reports, special features, and international editions, while nurturing the next generation of journalists.

  • Mid-West Bureau Chief, Global Punjab News Channel, USA (2013 – 2017)

Directed news coverage across the American Midwest, covering political, social, and diaspora stories.

  • Daily Punjabi Tribune – Chicago, USA (2015 – 2016) – News Correspondent
  • PTC News – Italy (2007 – 2008) – Reporter on immigration and diaspora issues
  • Akash Radio, UK (2004 – 2008) – News Reader, anchor for cultural events, sports commentator
  • Daily Desh Sewak – India (2001 – 2004) – Correspondent
  • Daily Aaj Di Awaaz – India (1996 – 2001) – Press Correspondent

Books

Bains is the author of seven books that merge journalism, literature, and Punjabi cultural commentary. His titles include:

  • Fankr Punj – Aab De
  • Satnaja
  • Naio Labhne Lal Gwache (Punjabi & English versions; inspired by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Reshma, and Mohammed Rafi)
  • Rag, Ruhaneeyat toh Rajbhaag tak – dedicated to Hans Raj Hans

Achievements

  • Book presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of Punjabi literature and journalism.
  • Parliament of Canada Recognition – Honoured at the Parliament of Ontario with ministers and dignitaries in attendance (2016).
  • International Punjabi Conference, Lahore College for Women University (2017).
  • Best Reporter Award – Akash Radio, Italy (2007)
  • Best Reporting Award – Daily Desh Sewak, India (2000)
  • Best Anchoring Award (2000)
  • Lyricist for songs recorded by Padma Shri Hans Raj Hans, Feroz Khan, Masha Ali, Akhtar Ali, Bai Bhola Yamla, Harmeet Singh, Sunil Dogra, among others.

Honours and Recognitions

  • Multiple awards for journalism, cultural promotion, and Punjabi literature.
  • Recognized by Canadian ministers Eric William Hoskins, Ted McMeekin, Charles Sousa, David Zimmer, Harinder Takhar, and Vic Dhillon in 2016.
  • Recipient of numerous national and international honours in media and literature.

Philanthropy

Bains is deeply committed to promoting Punjabi culture, cross-border literary exchanges with Pakistan, and mentoring young journalists. His efforts in cultural preservation extend to lyric writing, poetry, and community media initiatives.

Personal Life

Sarranjit Bains is married to Prof. Dr. Navreet Kaur Bains, a distinguished Pediatric Nursing academic and author of the textbook series Bright Beginnings: A Student’s Guide to Pediatric Nursing. Together they have one daughter.

Languages known: Punjabi, Hindi, English, Italian, French Interests: Poetry, literature, cultural studies, and global current affairs

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