[14][15] He got his early education at village Sherpur & Inter College Mohammadabad ,Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh and completed his graduation from University of Lucknow.

He started his career as a correspondent in the year 1997 with Sahara News Network while pursuing his graduation at University of Lucknow.

[20] Hastakshep was launched 35 years back as Saturday supplement of Rashtiya Sahara where renowned analyst of economy, polity, current affairs and other subjects contribute with their well researched and articulated write-ups.

Each edition of Hastakshep carries a special topic where scholars of various school of thought contribute with theirs different opinions and analysis.

Hastakshep has recently been in news for its series of interviews through skype and mojo, abiding the sop of COVID-19 lock down.