
#Barkha dutt resigns free
CNNIBN was always free and responsible! That’s why it became such an incredible success, so beloved of viewers. In her message to her colleagues, she also said: “A free fearless press is the infrastructure of democracy-without it the term “citizenship” is diminished indeed. The senior journalist has spent around 25 years in the profession. We put journalism first and because of that we became a trusted and much loved brand,” she said.

“At CNN IBN, an incredible team of professionals brought total commitment and integrity to reporting the news. Saying that the channel and been an “integral part of my life for almost every waking minute these past years”, Ghose told her colleagues that it had been “a joy and an honour” to work with them during this time. She had earlier sent a message to her colleagues at the channel telling them that she was leaving the channel to explore things that were “a little more challenging and creative, explore new vistas in reportage and commentary”. Sagarika Ghose took to Twitter to announce her decision publicly late on Thursday night. Scrollreported that Sardesai is considering taking a break for a year to write a book. Initial reports suggested he was in talks with Focus TV, a new channel being floated by the Jindal group. Though Rajdeep Sardesai has bid adieu to CNN IBN, his next plan remains unclear. Sardesai, who had worked with The Times of India, later rose to India's top anchors on NDTV and moved to CNN-IBN taking along with him a strong team of journalists. And remember, every time there is a spelling mistake on the ticker, my ghost will haunt you!!"ĬNN-IBN under Rajdeep Sardesai's leadership went on air in December 2005. am sorry if I would occasionally call at 3 am in the morning. I still remember when we decided to set up an English news channel: we had one chair and a table, and no one gave us a hope in hell. I would though like to look at the brighter side, the many happy times we have all shared. Editorial independence and integrity have been articles of faith in 26 years in journalism and maybe I am too old now to change. But I guess certain things in life are written in the stars. I must confess its not easy to leave a baby that one has helped create/build/grow and to leave such great colleagues. After nine wonderful years at IBN 18, its time to say goodbye. In his email, he writes, "This is one of the toughest letters to write. He says, "Editorial independence and integrity have been articles of faith in 26 years in journalism and maybe I am too old now to change!" While Sagarika Ghose said au revoir” to her colleagues at the channel, a portion of Rajdeep's letter clearly hinted about losing editorial independence. We are certain that Barkha will go from strength to strength and NDTV wishes her all the very best,” it added.CNN-IBN Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai and Deputy Editor of the channel Sagarika Ghose have resigned from the channel, after days of speculation on whether they would quit or not.Ĭonfirming his resignation, Rajdeep sent an email to the entire team of CNN IBN including IBN 7 and IBN Lokmat.īoth wrote to their colleagues, bidding them farewell. “In all her years with NDTV, she has been hugely productive and has grown with the organisation, becoming an acclaimed, award-winning journalist of repute across India and many parts of the world.

In a statement, NDTV said, “After 21 wonderful years together, Barkha has requested that she would like to explore some new opportunities, pursue other interests and work on her own ventures.” I shall be moving on from NDTV to explore new opportunities & my own ventures! 2/4Īs I move on after 21 Great NDTV yrs a team I'm SO proud of, an Emmy Nomination & many other awards to cap it all,I count on your wishes 3/4 Its been a super ride at NDTV but new beginning in 2017. Hugely excited to start New Year on a new slate, diversify my interests & build my own independent projects.
#Barkha dutt resigns tv
At 16 yrs its longest running TV show which I built from scratch,won scores of awards for& am hugely proud of 1/4 At 16 yrs its longest running TV show which I built from scratch, won scores of awards for& am hugely proud of,” she tweeted.ĭid my last We The People. She was working as a Consulting Editor at NDTV.

#Barkha dutt resigns series
(Follow The Tribune on Facebook and Twitter )īarkha, who joined NDTV in 1995 straight out of college, broke the news in a series of tweets, saying she was “hugely excited to start New Year on a new slate”. She was the host of popular show ‘We The People’, which completed 16 years on TV. Senior journalist Barkha Dutt on Sunday quit NDTV after spending 21 years with the channel.
