Kolkata Man Born Blind Becomes Teacher, Radio Jockey, and Advocate
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Kolkata Man Born Blind Becomes Teacher, Radio Jockey, and Advocate

Sayantan Banerjee, born blind in 1992 in Kolkata, has built an independent life as a school teacher at Bikramgarh High School, where he has taught for eight years. He learned to read and write using Braille and audiobooks and began traveling independently from Class 11. Beyond teaching, Sayantan has worked as a radio jockey and is active in organizations supporting visually impaired educators and students, advocating for greater awareness and resources.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
82%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 7 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a human-interest story focusing on personal achievement and advocacy without political framing. They highlight Sayantan Banerjee's individual determination and involvement in community organizations, reflecting perspectives centered on social inclusion and disability rights rather than political viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (82/100)

Coverage across the articles is predominantly positive and inspirational, emphasizing Sayantan's perseverance and contributions. The tone celebrates his achievements and advocacy efforts, aiming to motivate readers and raise awareness about challenges faced by visually impaired individuals.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
moneycontrolBlind since birth, Kolkata man becomes teacher, RJ and activist. Viral video 'inspires' netizens- Moneycontrol.comCenterPositive
economictimesBorn blind, now a school teacher. Kolkata man's inspiring journey proves 'You can always overcome obstacles.'CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 7 May, 12:02 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    economictimes7 May, 12:02 pm
    Born blind, now a school teacher. Kolkata man's inspiring journey proves 'You can always overcome obstacles.'
  2. 2
    moneycontrol7 May, 03:22 pm
    Blind since birth, Kolkata man becomes teacher, RJ and activist. Viral video 'inspires' netizens- Moneycontrol.com

Lens Score breakdown

29/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Bikramgarh High School

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Kolkata, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
7 May 2026
Key entities
Visual impairmentAudiobookBrailleSomatosensory systemPublic speakingTeacherKolkataCommunity radioBengalRadio personalityViral phenomenonViral video