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  • Before India TV, he was working as Vice President, Tech and Operations at Network18 Pvt Ltd

    Prakash Natarajan is back at India TV as CTO

    By A Correspondent

     

    It’s raining appointment news at India TV. The network has appointed Prakash Natarajan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to take charge of the channel’s news broadcast operations. Before India TV, he was working as Vice President, Tech and Operations with Network18 Pvt Ltd. This is Natarajan’s second stint with India TV.

     

    Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, India TV: “I am happy to welcome back Prakash Natarajan. At India TV we like to be one up in technology and Prakash is someone who keeps himself updated with the latest releases in television technology, I am sure in his new role, Prakash will be able to take India TV’s technological advancement to the next level.”

     

    On his new appointment, Natarajan added: “Feeling elated to be back home! Experience gained in my previous organisation of managing multiple channels spread across the country will come handy in achieving many technological goals and plans at India TV.”

     

     

  • The Conclave was hosted by India TV Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Rajat Sharma

    India TV’s ‘Chunav Manch’ makes a mark in Ahmedabad

    By A Correspondent

     

    As polling day in Gujarat draws closer, the second edition of India TV’s election conclave ‘Chunav Manch’ at Ahmedabad was hosted by India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Rajat Sharma.

     

    In his welcome address, Sharma outlined the performance of the ruling regime, its pre-poll promises, people’s expectations, Prime Minister’s undaunting image etc. while he also highlighted the opposition’s charges ranging from rising unrest among the business class to unemployment issues to questioning the Gujarat model of development.

     

    A few amongst those who participated in different sessions were BJP President Amit Shah, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, Gujarat Deputy CM Nitin Patel, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra, BJP MP Kirit Solanki, BJP Leader Jitu Vaghani, Ex Gujarat CM Shankersinh Vaghela, PAAS Leader Hardik Patel, Leader of Opposition in Gujarat Assembly, Arjun Modhwadia, Congress Leaders Sanjay Nirupam and Randeep Singh Surjewala.

     

    Added India TV MD Ritu Dhawan: “We are happy because of the huge success of the initiative. But what makes us happier is that we were able to generate top-notch participation and we had a full-house throughout the day. This is especially when we were aware that our competition has been struggling to get in and keeping the audiences at their respective venues.”

     

     

  • Senior political leaders including BJP President Amit Shah were present with India TV anchors led by Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma grilling them

    India TV conducts ‘Chunav Manch Gujarat’

    By A Correspondent

     

    India TV’s election conclave series Chunav Manch held its Gujarat edition on October 15 amidst senior political leaders including BJP President Amit Shah. India TV anchors led by Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma grilled political leaders on the occasion.

     

    Other than Amit Shah, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, Deputy CM Nitin Patel, former CM Shankar Sinh Vaghela, Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia, senior NCP leader Praful Patel and Randeep Surjewala of the Congress were present.

     

    Political activists Jignesh Mevani, Alpesh Thakor and Hardik Patel were also present along with a host of leaders from across the political spectrum.

     

    Said India TV MD Ritu Dhawan: “We were always sure of the top notch execution, however, while we landed at Ahmedabad we were a bit thoughtful on the participation front. This was because we noticed quite a few empty seats during a similar effort, by our immediate competition a day ago. Thankfully, our effort turned out to be a housefull success with enviable participation…  Being able to keep our audience happy with quality content, however is our biggest success.” she added.

  • India TV Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma will lead the charge to set the agenda of the Conclave to be held on October 15

    India TV to hold election conclave in Ahmedabad

    By A Correspondent

     

    As the Assembly Elections in Gujarat draw closer, India TV Chunav Manch is all set to take place in Ahmedabad on October 15.

     

    India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma and his team will lead the Conclave which is likely to see key national and state leaders like Finance Minister Arun Jaitely, BJP President Amit Shah, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, Former CMs – Anandiben Patel and Shankersinh Vaghela, Congress leaders Ahmed Patel and Arjun Modhwadia and political activist Hardik Patel.

     

    Announcing Chunav Manch – Ahmedabad, India TV MD Ritu Dhawan said: “As a leading news channel, our primary responsibility towards our viewers is providing them with rich content together with maintaining a healthy share of original content in our programming mix. We are simply fulfilling our brand promise.”

  • The India TV sports show "Cricket Ki Baat" will now have Sehwag on its expert panel

    Virender Sehwag to bat for India TV

    By A Correspondent

     

    The Nawab of Najafgarh is set to start an all new innings for India TV. Yes Virender Sehwag will star in Hindi news channel’s sports show “Cricket Ki Baat” on its expert panel.

     

    Welcoming Sehwag on board, India TV MD Ritu Dhawan said: “We look forward to the fireworks the man is packaged with. We can’t be surer that with him on the panel, we have done the best possible job for our discerning audiences in terms of providing them with lively cricketing opinions.”

     

    Said Sehwag on beginning of his new innings: “I am delighted to associate with India TV as Cricket Expert. It is everyone’s dream to work for the channel that is led by India’s foremost News Personality Mr. Rajat Sharma. I have always strived to further India’s pride through my Cricket & this wasn’t possible without my fans. I am sure that I will be able to present my viewpoint on the nitty-gritties of the game to each of my fan with utmost honesty. I hope that my innings with India TV will prove to be a very successful and a memorable one.”

     

  • The full-day mega conclave will be held in New Delhi on August 13

    India TV announces Vande Mataram – a Conclave against terrorism

     

     

    Leading news channel India TV has announceda conclave titled ‘Vande Mataram’ to on how to counter terrorism, its impact on the state and discuss the possible means to counter this threat in the valley with the dramatis personae involved in combating terrorism from across the political, social, strategic and defence spectrum.

     

    Led by Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma, the Conclave will star key decision-makers on the issue. It will be held in New Delhi on August 13. Amongst those expected to be present are Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, J&K CM, Mehbooba Mufti, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Army Chief Gen. B.C. Rawat, Gen. V.K. Singh, Farooq Abdulla, Babul Supriyo, Kumar Vishwas, Mallikarjun Kharge and Swami Ramdev etc.

     

    Announcing the Conclave, Ritu Dhawan, India TV Managing Director said: “The entire country is united in seeking a solution on how do we counter Terrorism that has been a global malaise. While the country’s leadership has been dealing the issue with a visible intent, is there more that can be done? As a leader in the news space, we intend to create a constructive platform for a larger consent on how to counter the issue.” “We believe that if we are able to bring in even a whisker of a positive difference, we have done justice to our responsibility as an influential media company.”

     

  • The discussion in the day-long conclave centred around three years of the Narendra Modi government

    India TV conducts Samvaad with political biggies in attendance

    By A Correspondent

     

    India TV conducted the second edition of its full-day conclave titled Samvaad. The discussion was on three years of the Narendra Modi government. Leading the political heavyweights present were BJP president Amit Shah.

     

    Also present were Home Minister Rajnath Singh who hinted at the possibility of another ‘surgical strike’, Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari who outlined his new projects, Textile Minister Smriti Irani who said she would love to have a live debate with her Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad spoke of his government’s opinion of Triple Talaq.

     

    The afternoon session delved deep into controversial issues, including a fiery debate on Ayodhya dispute, featuring MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy and the Kashmir issue with pro-separatist lawyer Shabnam Lone crossing swords with J&K Deputy CM Nirmal Singh and Congress leader Manish Tewari.

     

    India TV Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma, along with leading anchors from the channel grilled the various political biggies..

     

    Said India TV MD & CEO Ritu Dhawan: “We are immensely pleasured by the type of unparalleled participation we manage to get for our initiatives. Not only does an effort like this touches the audiences in the best of the ways, this gets multiplied with the scale of the differentiated sets we specially create. This eventually becomes an intellectual and a visual treat for our audiences.”

     

  • He joins after a stint as Head of Product and Technology at The Indian Express group

    India TV appoints Vikas Handu as VP-Digital

    By A Correspondent

     

    Vikas Handu

    Vikas Handu has joined India TV as a Vice President, Digital Strategy. Prior to this he had been heading Product and Technology at The Indian Express group.

     

    Said India TV MD and CEO Ritu Dhawan on the appointment: “We welcome Vikas on board and are sure that with the type of track record he has, he will be able to seamlessly match our digital division’s growth with the continuous & rapid rise and rise of India TV.”

     

    On his appointment, Handu said: “India TV as a brand has grown immensely and has established itself as one of the foremost media brands in the country. I am excited for this opportunity that shall let me contribute to India TV’s rapidly growing digital footprint.” In his new role as Business Head, Handu shall be responsible for spearheading India TV digital. His portfolio includes indiatvnews.com, khabarindiatv.com and paisa.khabarindia.com amongst others.

     

  • The highlights of the event was Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma grilling Akhilesh Yadav and Amit Shah in the 'Aap Ki Adalat' courtroom

    India TV conducts 2nd edition of Chunav Manch UP

    By A Correspondent

     

    The second edition of India TV’s Mega-Conclave Chunav Manch UP saw a mix of top political personalities being grilled in one-on-one sessions and debates moderated by India TV news anchors. These included two live ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ specials with India TV Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma.

     

    Starring in the conclave were BJP’s Yogi Adityanath, SP leader Abu Azmi, BJP spokesman Sambit Patra, former BSP leader Swami Prasad Maurya and Congress leader Pramod Tiwari. The highlights of the Manch was Rajat Sharma grilling Akhilesh Yadav and Amit Shah in the ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ courtroom. The line-up also included BJP’s Jagdambika Pal, Congress’ Salman Khursheed, Naved Siddiqui, Union minister of state Anupriya Patel, BJP’s Manoj Tiwari, SP’s Udayvir Singh, BJP’s Bhupendra Yadav and SP Leader Naresh Agrawal amongst others.

     

    Said India TV MD & CEO Ritu Dhawan on the huge success of event said, “Team strived hard to match the bar set by India TV’s benchmark on-ground initiatives including the previous version of Chunav Manch. With the massive feedback we have received, both on the innovative format & content, our competition with ourselves is reaching the next level.”

     

  • The day-long 'Chunav Manch' on February 4 will be conducted by India TV Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma

    India TV announces mega-conclave on UP polls

     

     

    While political fever gripping the all-important state of Uttar Pradesh, India TV has announced yet another edition of its full-day mega conclave “Chunav Manch” on February 4. To be held in UP capital Lucknow, India TV Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma shall conduct the day’s proceedings by subjecting political bigwigs to the tough questions. Political biggies likely to be present include UP CM Akhilesh Yadav, BJP president Amit Shah, UP Congress chief Raj Babbar along with leaders like Yogi Adityanath, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Prof. Ramgopal Yadav, Sakshi Maharaj, Shivpal Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Dr. Sanjay Singh, Pramod Tiwari, Anupriya Patel, Naresh Agarwal, Sudhanshu Trivedi, Manoj Tiwari and Raghuraj Pratap Singh (Raja Bhaiyya) amongst others.

     

    Ritu Dhawan

    Announcing the second chapter of Chunav Manch – UP, India TV MD & CEO, Ritu Dhawan said, “We as the leader of the genre owe a magnifying view of all that interests our viewers. UP is hot (for our viewers) at the moment & thus the initiative is unavoidable. The booming success of the first edition has made the challenge a really difficult one & we will strive best to match it.”

     

  • There is jubilation in the India TV newsroom as the ITA Award for Hindi news channels has been bagged by rival Aaj Tak for 15 consecutive years

    India TV wins ITA Award for Best Hindi News Channel

    By A Correspondent

     

    Ritu Dhawan

    Leading Hindi news channel India TV won the coveted viewers’ choice Best Hindi News Channel Award at ITA Awards ceremony held in Mumbai on Sunday.

     

    Said Ritu Dhawan, MD and CEO, India TV said:  “India TV is all about the people of this great nation. We have achieved many milestones in the past and we continue to do so. First it was TAM now it’s BARC, we have broken all rating records. The ITA award is indeed yet another special achievement specially when the viewers have chosen us directly for the honour.”

     

    Rajat Sharma

    Commenting on the feat, India TV Chairman and Editor-in-chief Mr. Rajat Sharma said, “The relentless pursuit for excellence in news gathering and delivery is at the core of our success. The team has indeed been doing a great job and I am very pleased with the effort,” adding: “The viewers must also be congratulated to have made sure that the competition feels the heat. After all this is great for the genre and benefit the viewer eventually.

     

    Meanwhile, there is jubilation in the India TV newsroom as the ITA Award for Hindi news channels has been bagged by rival Aaj Tak for 15 consecutive years.

     

  • Political bigwigs like UP CM Akhilesh Yadav, BJP president Amit Shah, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, BSP supremo Mayawati, UP Congress chief Raj Babbar, Congress CM candidate Shiela Dixit are expected to share the forum with other leaders

    India TV announces mega-conclave on UP elections

    By A Correspondent

     

    As the political temperature is beginning to soar in Uttar Pradesh, India TV has announced a full-day conclave “Chunav Manch” to outline the political agenda that may define the results of the state elections slated for early next year.

     

    India TV Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma shall be leading the charge, subjecting political heavyweights to the tough questions in his inimitable style.

     

    Political bigwigs like UP CM Akhilesh Yadav, BJP president Amit Shah, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, BSP supremo Mayawati, UP Congress chief Raj Babbar, Congress CM candidate Shiela Dixit are expected to share the Manch with other leaders like Yogi Adityanath, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Ramgopal Yadav, Dimple Yadav, Shivpal Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, Salman Khurshid, Sanjeev Balyan, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Dr. Sanjay Singh, Jayant Chaudhary, Pramod Tiwari, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, RPN Singh, Jitin Prasad, Nirmal Khatri, PL Punia, Rita Bahuguna Joshi, Chaudhary Ajit Singh, Raghuraj Pratap Singh, Jagdambika Pal, Sudhindra Bhadoria, Sudhanshu Trivedi, Rajendra Chaudhary, Abu Azmi and Manoj Tiwari amongst others.

     

    Announcing the Chunav Manch, India TV MD & CEO, Ritu Dhawan observed, “The whole country is closely following the political developments in UP as the ramifications shall potentially decide the direction in which India shall move in the close future. As nation’s true news leader, India TV always strives to gratify its viewers with top content.”

     

    Chunav Manch – UP will be held at Lucknow on September 16 will be telecast live on India TV through the day.