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{{Short description|Indian ghost hunter (1984–2016)}}
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| name = Gaurav Tiwari
| image = Gaurav_Tiwari.jpg
| image_sizecaption = 170pxTiwari in 2011
| alt birth_date = {{Birth date|1984|9|2|df= y}}
| birth_date birth_place = 2[[Patna, SeptemberBihar]], 1984India
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2016|7|7|1984|9|2|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Patna]], [[Bihar]], India
| death_date death_place = 7[[Dwarka, JulyDelhi]], 2016India
| death_place = [[Dwarka]], [[Delhi]]
| occupation = [[ghost hunting|Paranormal investigator]], [[Pilot]], [[UFO]]logist, [[Television presenter]], [[Actor]]
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| website = https://indianparanormalsociety.in/
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'''Gaurav Tiwari''' (2 September 1984 – 7 July 2016) was aan Indian [[Ghost hunting|paranormal investigator]], [[UFO|UFO field investigator]] and ParaNexus representative in India who appeared on television shows such as [[MTV]] Girl's Night Out with [[Rannvijay Singh]], ''Haunted Weekends'' with Sunny Leone, [[Aaj Tak]], Live India, News 24, Star TV, Zee TV, [[Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein]], [[Syfy]]'s '[[Haunting: Australia]]', and Sony TV's [[Bhoot Aaya]]. Tiwari was also a guest on paranormal radio shows and CEO and Founder of the Indian Paranormal Society.
== Early life ==
Tiwari was an ordained minister of Metaphysical Church of Humanistic Science. He made cameo appearances in the [[Hindi]] films [[16 December (film)|16 December]] and [[Tango Charlie]]. At the age of 21, he went to [[Florida]] to pursue his career atin aviation, and later became interested in [[Paranormal]] investigation and [[Parapsychology]].<ref name=IT /> He came back to India and founded the India's first Paranormal Research Team [https://indianparanormalsociety.in/ Indian Paranormal Society] back in 2010.
== Career ==
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== Death ==
Tiwari was found dead of asphyxiation at his Dwarka home on July 7, 2016, prompting speculation in various media by fans and paranormal enthusiasts that his death was caused by vengeful spirits,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/living/gaurav-tiwari-indian-ghost-busters-mysterious-death-is-magnet-for-paranormal-theories-2911340.html|title=Gaurav Tiwari: Indian ghost buster's mysterious death is magnet for paranormal theories – Firstpost|date=24 July 2016|access-date=30 July 2016}}</ref><ref name=ToI>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Paranormal-society-founder-dies-mysteriously-in-Dwarka-home/articleshow/53146053.cms|title=Paranormal society founder dies mysteriously in Dwarka home|work=The Times of India|access-date=30 July 2016}}</ref><ref name=IT>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 12, 2016|title=Delhi: Ghost-buster Gaurav Tiwari found dead under mysterious circumstances|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/gaurav-tiwari-paranormal-investigator-foung-dead-mysteriously-328664-2016-07-11|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref> however, following an autopsy, Delhi Police determined that Tiwari committed suicide by hanging himself inside his bathroom and that his death did not involve any foul play.<ref name="et">{{cite web |title=No foul play, Paranormal Society founder Gaurav Tiwari committed suicide: Police|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/no-foul-play-paranormal-society-founder-gaurav-tiwari-committed-suicide-police/articleshow/53169665.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]]|accessdate=28 July 2020}}</ref> According to Surender Kumar, DCP (South-West), “It is a clear case of suicide. He hanged himself in the bathroom using his wife’s dupatta on Thursday night”. Police investigating his death said that Tiwari "had no major projects lined up for the future" and what projects he had "brought in little money, but it was barely enough". This led to frequent disagreements with his family, and according to police, "his family, in fact, wanted him to take up a conventional job".<ref>{{cite web |title=It’sIt's a clear case of suicide: police on ghostbuster’sghostbuster's death in Dwarka |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/It%E2%80%99s-a-clear-case-of-suicide-police-on-ghostbuster%E2%80%99s-death-in-Dwarka/article14483780.ece |website=thehindu.com |publisher=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
==Indian Paranormal Society ==
[https://indianparanormalsociety.in/ INDIAN PARANORMAL SOCIETY] (IPS) was founded by Rev. Gaurav Tiwari in 2009. The IPS team has been a pioneer in metaphysical/anomalous research around the globe, especially in India.
The team focuses on subjects like Metaphysics, Quantum Mechanics, and Psychology concerning paranormal studies/research. The collective gained enormous popularity in the field of Paranormal Research because of the investigations and cases that they handled by traveling to different parts of the country.
IPS aims to shun myths/superstitions by logical evaluation, critical thinking, and applying principles of forensic science. The team helped thousands of people/enthusiasts to get rid of their “Fear of the unknown” by spreading awareness about this field as Rev Tiwari always said, “Knowledge cancels Fear”.
Indian Paranormal Society is a professional association of dedicated Paranormal Investigators, Researchers and Enthusiasts focused on researching and understanding the human condition through the scientific study of aerial, psychical, and anomalous phenomena, their reality and their impact on humanity. This is a place for serious anomalous researchers covering all forms of anomalous phenomena.
==Core Team Members of Indian Paranormal Society ==
1) '''Waqar Raj''' - Paranormal Investigator, Technical Head & Equipment Manager [[File:Waqar Raj.jpg|thumb]]
2) '''Siddharth Bantval''' - Paranormal/Metaphysical Researcher, Regional Head - Mumbai
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3) '''Rith Deb''' - Paranormal/Metaphysical Researcher, UFO Researcher Evidence/Documentation Analyst (audio, video, photographs)
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4) '''Meghna Porwal''' - Paranormal Researcher, Evidence/Documentation Analyst (audio, video, photographs)
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5) '''Mohan Kattimani''' - Paranormal Researcher, Equipment Manager - Mumbai
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==References ==
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== External links ==
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20130613044221/http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Erasing-the-fear-of-paranormal/2013/06/10/article1627525.ece Erasing the Fear of Paranormal], ''[[The New Indian Express]]''.
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20121210013805/http://www.natgeotraveller.in/magazine/navigate/india%E2%80%99s-most-haunted India's Most Haunted], ''[[National Geographic (magazine)|National Geographic Magazine]]''.
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20121004235505/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/A-Delhiite-in-letter-and-in-spirit/Article1-820451.aspx Delhi and Paranormal Research], ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', 3 March 2012.
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20120319023325/http://www.punemirror.in/article/2/20110316201103160639098581a4b471c/Ghostbusters-at-work.html Ghost Hunters at Work], ''[[The Times of India]]'', 6 March 2011.
# [http://www.paranexus.org/index.php?action=blog&bact=memberart&member=229&blogid=6&article=117&where=Member_Article Gaurav Tiwari's articles] on ParaNexus
# [https://www.youtube.com/user/gripindia Indian Paranormal Society's Videos.]
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