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CNN-IBN presents Thums Up-Being Human VEER Campaign
MUMBAI: CNN-IBN, in association with Thums Up, Being Human and American India Foundation (AIF), has started VEER, a special initiative that aims to highlight the struggles of people with disability (PwDs) in India and raise funds to make them employable. In the third episode, we take up the critical aspects of inclusion and accessibility for the PwDs. On the show, the panellists discuss the urgent need to create barrier-free environments so that PwDs can lead their day-to-day lives with dignity. The panellists also stress upon the need for addressing social indifference and changing people’s mindsets towards PwDs. The expert panel includes: Jayna Kothari, Founder Member, Centre for Law and Policy Research; Maj (retd) Devender Pal Singh, who lost his leg during Kargil War; Dr Shweta of Aanchal Charitable Trust; and Poonam Natrajan, Chairperson, National Trust.
Watch the third episode of VEER on Sat, 22nd Feb @ 6.30 PM and repeat telecast on Sun, 23rd Feb @ 4.30PM and Wed, 26th Feb @ 5.30 PM only on CNN-IBN and Sat, 22nd Feb @ 6.30 PM and Sun, 23rd Feb @ 10.30 PM (R) only on IBN7.
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Parikshit Luthra exits CNBC-TV18 after 20-year run
Former bureau chief to take brief pause before next role
NEW DELHI: Senior journalist Parikshit Luthra has signed off from CNBC-TV18, marking 28 February 2026 as his final day and closing nearly two decades with Network18 Media & Investments Limited, including eight years at the business news channel.
During his tenure, Luthra interviewed prominent business leaders and Union ministers, reporting on economic policy, corporate strategy, the automobile sector and financial markets. His coverage spanned key inflection points in India’s economic narrative.
He also led new programming formats such as Newscentre, Global Eye and Global Lens, shows that examined politics and foreign policy through an economic prism, reflecting the channel’s push towards globally linked business reporting.
In a LinkedIn post, Luthra said his final weeks were spent covering the Union Budget, the India AI Summit, India’s trade agreements with the US and EU, and the group’s flagship Rising Bharat Summit 2026. He added that he continued anchoring until his last day and briefly met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his closing assignments.
Luthra joined CNBC-TV18 in June 2018 as assistant editor, later rising to senior editor and chief of bureau, a position he held for over two years. Before that, he worked with Republic TV and CNN-News18.
He said he plans to take a short break before embarking on his next professional chapter.
