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Monita Rajpal (born 20 February 1974) is an independent journalist and blogger. She is a former Anchor at CNN International.

At CNN, she anchored CNN Today, World One, the art programmes Art of Life and Icon, CNN NewsCenter, and TalkAsia. She worked for CNN between 2001 and 2014, first in Atlanta at the CNN Center, next in London, and finally in Hong Kong. Since leaving CNN, she founded The Citrine Room, a news and lifestyle blog, a collection of original and curated content focusing on stories that challenge the way we think, live, and work.

Career

Monita Rajpal is an independent journalist and blogger with over twenty years experience working in television news. She is most well known for her work at CNN where for 14 years she was part of award-winning coverage anchoring some of the biggest stories of the last two decades including 9/11, the Asian Tsunami, the London bombings, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the trial of Saddam Hussein, the Arab Spring, Britain’s Royal Wedding, and the London Olympics. In her time at CNN she anchored the network’s flagship breakfast show in London and a prime time news programme in Hong Kong.

Described as a “true talent” by Pharell Williams and “brilliant” by Tom Ford, Rajpal has interviewed numerous celebrities and newsmakers, including Mikhael Gorbachev, Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, & Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto. She also specialized in the business of the luxury industry, hosting a series of programs where she interviewed the CEOs of LVMH, Kering, Cartier, Chopard, Tag Heuer, Salvatore Ferragamo, Boucheron, amongst others.

Rajpal hosted her own talk show ‘Talk Asia with Monita Rajpal’ where she interviewed the biggest names in politics, fashion, sport, music, film, design, and more such as Stella McCartney, Roger Federer, Manchester City Captain Vincent Kompany, Cate Blanchett, Vin Diesel, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, the acclaimed architects Cecil Balmond and Thomas Heatherwick, to name just a few.

Monita has reported from and hosted shows around the world including the Great Wall of China, Kazakhstan, Havana, the Academy Awards in Hollywood, London’s Westminster Abbey, Kuala Lumpur, Rajasthan India, St. Petersburg Russia, Berlin, Paris, and Milan. She has also published numerous articles for various print and online publications including: CNN.com.

Today, Monita works on her news and lifestyle blog,  The Citrine Room, a collection of original and curated pieces reflecting her passion for news and issues that champion racial diversity, mental health, explore psychology, mindfulness, and self-growth, as well as stories that challenge conventional ways of thinking and being.

Personal life

Rajpal was born on 20 February 1974[1][2][3][4] in Hong Kong to "a Chinese mother of Indian origin and an Indian father".[5] Her maternal grandfather moved from Punjab to Shanghai at 16 years old. Her mother was raised in Shanghai and became an electronics company executive.[6] Rajpal is Sikh[7] and has a brother.[5] Rajpal grew up in Hong Kong and at age 14 immigrated with her family to North York in Toronto, Canada.[8] She attended A. Y. Jackson Secondary School where she took part in its Amnesty International club.[8] Upon seeing Rajpal present to a crowded assembly hall, the vice principal requested that she deliver the school's morning broadcasts.[8] Her guidance counsellor, who knew about her broadcasting work, recommended that she submit a college application to the radio and television arts program at Ryerson University, which she attended.[8]

Her parents had wanted her to be a physician.[1] Her uncle worked at RTHK. Her mother listened to radio news broadcasts on the radio all day which introduced Rajpal to the news business.[6] She is fluent in Cantonese, English, French, and Punjabi.[9][6]

Rajpal resides in South West England with her husband and their son.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b Eckler, Rebecca (4 April 2001). "Former 'switchette' bound for CNN: Monita Rajpal lands coveted position with media giant". National Post. Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Rajpal, Monita [@MonitaRajpal] (20 February 2019). "Quite proud of the fact that my dearest friends are sending me Golden Girls gifs for my birthday. #goals" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Rajpal, Monita [@MonitaRajpal] (20 February 2013). "Thank you all so much for the lovely birthday wishes! I wish I could reply to each of you. But I'm off to eat cake and celebrate!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Rajpal, Monita [@MonitaRajpal] (19 February 2013). ""@cvillanueva18 : @MonitaRajpalCNN Happy Birthday :)" thank you but it's not till tomorrow" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ a b Sarkar, John (14 April 2007). "Seeking cultures". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  6. ^ a b c Bohwongprasert, Yvonne (7 May 2013). "Firmly Anchored: CNN International's Monita Rajpal has the confidence and experience needed to spearhead two flagship shows". Bangkok Post. Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  7. ^ Giles, Lee (26 July 2007). "Sikh names policy must go". Red Deer Advocate. Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ a b c d Coutts, Matthew (28 October 2010). "Monita Rajpal: From a T.O. reception desk to CNN's anchor chair, this cable news icon dishes on landing her dream job and growing up in North York". TRNTO. Post City Magazines. Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  9. ^ Walunjkar, Somashukla Sinha (17 August 2004). "CNN's Indian link: Life as a TV anchor requires stamina. But then if you want to achieve something, you have to give your job your best, says Monita Rajpal". Hindustan Times. Press Trust of India. Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  10. ^ Rajpal, Monita (2020). "Monita Rajpal About". Monita Rajpal. Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
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