Why do most indians dislike barkha dutt and ravish kumar. Oct 08, 2016 indias popular news channel ndtv is facing social media heat for its decision to allegedly censor p chidambarams interview, conducted by equally popular anchor barkha dutt. Barkha dutt was seen toeing that line yet again in her interview of sajjad lone. Barkha dutt is an indian television journalist, author and owner of youtube news channel mojo. Jul 19, 2019 raavan is one of the darkest characters i have written about. Barkha dutt rejects retirement talk at book launch dutt was referring to the fact that the memoirlike tone of the work has some people speculating that she might be hanging up her boots. Barkha dutt becomes the story in india the saturday profile. She clears the air on the radia tapes controversy and addresses the accusations made against her about her reportage on the kargil war. From cars to cafes, barber shops to book stores what kerala was ready to open today in. Hardly new, says former ndtv anchor barkha dutt after. Bahar dutt is the sister of wellknown journalist barkha dutt.
People say news has become tamasha but dont stop watching it the star journalist explains why shes started her. Former ndtv anchor barkha dutt said in a facebook post on. Barkha dutt is an awardwinning tv journalist and anchor with more than two decades of reporting experience. Dutt was a senior official in air india while prabha dutt was a wellknown journalist. Watch barkha dutt passionately slam negative stereotypes about womens safety in india i have a fierce disagreement with the narrative thats being built around my country. The issues dutt is referring to is an interview she conducted with former home minister p chidambaram, which was taken down by the channel in the aftermath of the surgical strikes. An awesome reply by a nationalist to barkha dutts open. Be it the gritty reporting of barkha dutt or the fiery attitude of arnab goswami or the sharp business acumen of raghav bahl, the indian news genre has been defined by these personalities over the.
Dear barkha i am an independent, private citizen of india, miles away from any political affiliations or patronage. Barkha dutt of ndtv interviewed p chidambaram, who was minister of home and finance in the manmohan singh government and a member of cabinet committee of security. Dutt was part of ndtvs team for 21 years, until she left the channel in january 2017. One of the most remarkable books ever published about contemporary india, arguably the most complex society on earth, this unquiet land tells the truth about the countrys secrets and lies, its torments and triumphs and its heroes and villains. But did the party mishandle the arrest and give itself an even worse name. The washington post is pleased to announce the addition of awardwinning journalist barkha dutt to the global opinions section as a contributing columnist. Indias popular news channel ndtv is facing social media heat for its decision to allegedly censor p chidambarams interview, conducted by equally popular anchor barkha dutt. Dutt was the model for the protagonist in anand kurians novel, the peddler of soaps. Barkha dutt her kashmiri muslim background has proven to be a source of racial bias when it came to barkha dutts antihindu comments. Bahar dutt is the daughter of sp dutt and prabha dutt, who was among indias first female journalists and influenced bahars career path. I am just a nationalist indian, a major chunk of the indian civil society which has remained a silent majority for far too long but not anymore. Ndtv punished me for speaking against censorship of my story. At that time, she was working with the hindustan times. A tweet posted on 6 october promoting her interview with the former union minister still adorns her timeline.
In continuing with our key highlights from barkha dutt s interview with dr laxminarayan the expert epidemiologist says that india missed the bus on testing, so if india is locking down it needs. Though he lost everything, his life was saved by his hindu neighbour, sanjiv. Chidambaram with their senior anchor barkha dutt on their news bulletins throughout the day. Barkha dutt meets mujibur rehman whose house was burnt and looted in the delhi riots. Raavan is one of the darkest characters i have written about. She has won many awards both national level and international level which includes padma shri award. In this book, barkha dutt recounts the ones that have left an indelible mark on her. Chidambaram, who graduated with a bba degree from the university of texas, austin, and a masters in law from the university of cambridge. Watch barkha dutt passionately slam negative stereotypes. Former ndtv anchor barkha dutt said in a facebook post on wednesday that the channels decision to take down a story related to bharatiya janata. Oct 26, 2016 the washington post is pleased to announce the addition of awardwinning journalist barkha dutt to the global opinions section as a contributing columnist. Book reveals that army was spooked by barkha dutts reporting. Ms dutt is aghast as to why congress is not taking to the streets on the matter of p.
This unquiet land by barkha dutt goodreads share book. Jul 25, 2017 reportage barkha dutt slams mentor company ndtv over use of mojo in a series of tweets triggered by outlooks online story, claiming propriety over the brand name, dutt said she had launched. Oct 18, 2017 former ndtv anchor barkha dutt said in a facebook post on wednesday that the channels decision to take down a story related to bharatiya janata party president amit shahs son was hardly. Be it the gritty reporting of barkha dutt or the fiery attitude of arnab goswami or the sharp business acumen of raghav bahl, the indian news genre has. On thursday, 6 october, ndtv 247 telecast excerpts of an exclusive interview of former home minister p. Barkha dutt reveals unknown facts in her book this unquiet land stories from indias fault lines %. Barkha is well known for her reporting of the kargil conflict. A paragraph from this book is revealing, and the same was pointed out by a twitter user nikhil sharma to barkha dutt, to support his claim that barkhas tv journalism has been irresponsible. In an exclusive interview to ndtvs barkha dutt, home minister p chidambaram talks on a range of issues. Dutt was part of ndtvs team for 21 years, until she left the channel in january. The making of a tragedy, edited by siddharth varadarajan and published by penguin isbn 9780143029014.
From the above, its clear that barkha dutts reporting did spook the army at least once during the kargil war. She clears the air on the radia tapes controversy and addresses the accusations. Reportage barkha dutt slams mentor company ndtv over use of mojo in a series of tweets triggered by outlooks online story, claiming propriety. Barkha dutt is accused of cozying up to the powerful people she should have been covering. Latest news, top news, photos, videos by barkha dutt. Here are some of the stories about barkha dutt and her alleged husbands. And over the years she has attained iconic status as a reporter. Barkha dutt young picbarkha dutt, is the bestknown face of ndtv. Barkha dutt rejects retirement talk at book launch.
A look back at barkha dutts illustrious career as she reportedly gets. Ndtvs censorship of chidambarams interview is rather. Barkha dutt is a journalist and columnist and she is serving as the editor of the english news at new delhi television. People say news has become tamasha but dont stop watching it the star journalist explains why shes started her own company, how tv has changed over the.
Barkha emerged as a prominent figure after her frontline war reporting on the kargil conflict between india and pakistan in 1999. She became very famous after her reportage of the kargil war. The interview was to be aired on ndtv in the evening of october 6 and extracts of the interview were played on the channel throughout the day. Dec 04, 2010 barkha dutt is accused of cozying up to the powerful people she should have been covering. During a ndtv discussion on ram sethu controversy, barkha dutt silenced a lady participant opposing the project, by disdainfully referring to ramayana as an old wifes tale. Chidambaram said that to release evidence of the strike is a decision for the government to take and whatever decision it takes, the congress would support it. Jul 29, 2016 barkha butt is an indian television journalist, columnist and news reporter. As arnab goswami, raghav bahl and barkha dutt set up their.
This is his incredible message of peace and amity a moment of sunshine in dark times. In an exclusive interview with national herald, former union finance minister p chidambaram takes a reality check on the economy. The best thing about barkha dutt is that her appeal cuts across all age groups. Barkha dutt talks about her new book, this unquiet land. Former fm p chidambaram talks to barkha dutt on his new book, undaunted saving the idea or india. Barkha later wrote a book the uniquet land which was released in december 2015. Dec 14, 2015 barkha dutt talks about her new book, this unquiet land. Reports have emerged that controversial journalist barkha dutt is set to launch her own english news channel. Barkha dutt is an indian television journalist, author and owner of youtube news channel. Barkha dutt says ndtv axing stories is hardly an aberration. He takes questions on the cag report on rafale, charge of the congress playing the hindu card. The article also linked a youtube video which appears in the name of manushiindia which has an it commissioner sk srivastava narrating his thwarted battle in this alleged scam. Barkha dutt is aghast as to why congress is not taking to the streets on the matter of p.
Taken together, they provide a vivid, devastating and unforgettable portrait of our unquiet land. There is not any depth in the analysis and writing seems shallow. Veteran tv journalist barkha dutt interviewed several families fleeing delhi and. Wajahat habibullah i am reading barkha dutts this unquiet land. Chidambaram case in supreme court, son karti, accused of. From the above, its clear that barkha dutts reporting did spook the. Watch me talk about raavan, and what his life teaches us, in this interview with barkha dutt. Ndtv punished me for speaking against censorship of my story and was hostile, so parted ways, says barkha dutt. Dutt and prabha dutt, who was well known for hindustan times. Sep 18, 2015 here are some of the stories about barkha dutt and her alleged husbands. Barkha butt is an indian television journalist, columnist and news reporter. Nalini chidambaram is a senior advocate practising in the madras high court and the supreme court of india. Barkha dutt joins global opinions the washington post. Hardly new, says former ndtv anchor barkha dutt after channel.
Barkha dutt slams mentor company ndtv over use of mojo. Bahar is the only indian environmental journalist to have won green oscar for her reporting on environment issues in india. Barkha later wrote a book the uniquet land which was released in. She said her interview with p chidambaram, was axed while other stories manage to. About the author barkha dutt, one of indias most prominent journalists and television anchors, became a household name with.
It doesnt feel refreshing or offer any new great insights. Barkha dutt profile, biography and life history veethi. The first husband of barkha dutt the exact year of her marriage is unknown but it is alleged that she married and even divorced a kashmiri muslim who is known as mir. Then an innocuous bread and butter interview i did with chidambaram was taken off air during the aftermath of the. Barkha dutt received the c h mohammed koya national journalism award in 2009, a islamic award. Ms dutt is asking congress to mobilize public opinion and come out in support of its two stalwarts the other one being dk shivakumar. Bahar is the only indian environmental journalist to have won green.
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