Ramesh Menon

Author, Journalist and Educator

Ramesh Menon is an award-winning author, journalist, documentary filmmaker, and corporate trainer with over four decades of experience in print, television, and digital media. A recipient of the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism and the Madhavankutty Gold Medal for Excellence in English Journalism, he has worked with leading publications like The Times of India, India Today, and Reader’s Digest. His books include Whatever the Odds, Carbon Footprint, Modi Demystified, Living with Gratitude, Art of Creative Writing, Night Sparkle and others. Ramesh has written over 175 columns for DNA and directed acclaimed documentaries on social and environmental issues. A passionate educator, he teaches creative writing and journalism at institutions like Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, MCRC Jamia, and the India Today Media Institute. He was Managing Editor of India Legal and held senior roles at India Today and TV Today. His storytelling reflects a deep engagement with real-world issues, and he brings this rich experience into the classroom.