News Broadcasting
Samsung’s supreme galaxy series redefines newsroom excellence
MUMBAI: Samsung, the reigning titan of android innovation, has once again set a benchmark, thrilling tech enthusiasts worldwide with its groundbreaking Galaxy Z Series and S24 Ultra devices.
In a move that marries cutting-edge technology with journalistic excellence, Samsung has forged an extraordinary alliance with Republic Media Network, India’s largest news broadcaster. This dynamic partnership goes beyond mere collaboration-it’s a masterstroke that blends the supreme power of Samsung’s android ecosystem with the adrenaline-charged world of real-time news delivery.
Imagine the energy of breaking news powered by the sleek sophistication of the Galaxy Z Series, paired with the unmatched prowess of the S24 Ultra. Together, they promise to reshape how stories are captured, crafted, and delivered across Republic’s English, Hindi, Bangla, and Kannada channels.
With this synergy, the newsroom isn’t just evolving-it’s transforming into a tech-driven powerhouse, rewriting the rules of modern journalism and reaffirming Samsung’s dominance as the leader in the android universe.
The partnership introduces Samsung’s flagship devices into the heart of Republic’s operations—from studios to on-ground reportage—enabling journalists to leverage advanced features like pro-camera capabilities, Galaxy AI tools, and live translation for breaking news and primetime broadcasts. This marks a significant leap in the integration of mobile and AI technology in Indian newsrooms.
The partnership ensures that Republic’s journalists use the Galaxy Z Series/S24 Ultra to improve efficiency, speed, and quality in news delivery. From live-action reporting to high-tech studio segments, the devices will support features like circle to search, photo assist, and interpreter, revolutionising how breaking news and live-action segments are presented. AI-driven tools such as note assist and live translate will also be used for newsroom operations, ensuring lightning-fast information dissemination.
The collaboration will also see Republic’s primetime shows filmed entirely on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, showcasing the device’s diverse shooting modes, motion capture, and light-setting capabilities. This unique approach brings viewers closer to the action while demonstrating the power of mobile technology in broadcasting.
Republic Media Network CEO, Hersh Bhandari highlighted the partnership’s transformative potential, “At Republic Media Network, we believe in the power of innovation to drive progress. Our partnership with Samsung underscores our commitment to embracing cutting-edge technology to enhance the way news is created and delivered. By integrating advanced mobile and AI tools, we are shaping the future of news, making it faster, more efficient, and more impactful for our viewers.”
This partnership signals a paradigm shift in news production, combining Republic’s unparalleled reach with Samsung’s advanced technology. It sets the stage for a new era of content-tech collaborations, enhancing how news is produced and consumed across India’s diverse audience base.
News Broadcasting
Rajesh Sundaram joins NDTV Profit as senior editor, assignment
The 32-year newsroom veteran has launched channels on three continents and covered everything from 9/11 to South African television
MUMBAI: NDTV Profit has bolstered its newsroom with a hire who has done rather more than most. Rajesh Sundaram, a journalist with over three decades of editorial, managerial and consultative experience across India and international markets, joins as senior editor, assignment, tasked with sharpening the network’s newsgathering and real-time response.
Sundaram’s career reads like a tour of Indian media’s most formative moments. He began at Businessworld in 1994, moved to Zee News as bureau chief across Mumbai and Chennai, then joined NDTV in 2002 as part of its political bureau during a particularly febrile period in Indian politics. A stint as India correspondent for Al Jazeera International followed, where he covered key geopolitical developments and got his first serious taste of the global newsroom.
What sets Sundaram apart, however, is his serial channel-launching habit. At NewsX, he helped get the operation off the ground. At Headlines Today, part of the India Today Group, he served as editor. At News Nation, he helped launch the Hindi news channel and its digital ecosystem. He then crossed continents to lead the launch of ANN7 in South Africa as editor-in-chief, overseeing both television and digital. Back in India, he launched Tamil news channels News7 Tamil and Cauvery News, and later served as principal consultant for the launch of Marathi channel Lokshahi. Most recently, he helped build and lead the Press Trust of India’s video service and content studio, before stints consulting for Business Today and The Himalayan Times.
Rahul Kanwal, chief executive and editor-in-chief of NDTV, left little doubt about what Sundaram is expected to deliver. “The assignment desk is where a newsroom’s intent becomes action,” he said. “Rajesh brings a rare combination of field experience and leadership in building news operations at scale.”
Sundaram has reported from across India and the world, covering elections, civil conflicts, the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the 2008 US presidential election.
At NDTV Profit, he will lead the assignment desk, driving editorial coordination and real-time response across markets and breaking developments. For a business news network sharpening its focus on speed and multi-platform delivery, it has hired a man who has built newsrooms from scratch on three continents. The assignment desk is in good hands.
