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Editors Guild unveils new Executive Committee for 2025–26
DELHI: The Editors Guild of India has moved swiftly to set the tone for the year ahead, unveiling a fresh Executive Committee packed with some of the country’s most influential newsroom leaders and veteran journalists. The new line-up, announced on 9 December 2025, signals both continuity and renewed editorial heft at a time when press freedom and media ethics remain at the centre of national debate.
The committee for the 2025–26 term features 23 members:
1. Ayaz Memon – Senior Journalist
2. Alok Mehta – Former Chief Editor, Outlook
3. Ashutosh – Co-founder and Editor, Satya Hindi
4. Jayant Mammen Mathew – Executive Editor, Malayalam Manorama
5. Kumkum Chadha – Senior Journalist, Hindustan Times
6. Kavita Devi – Editor-in-Chief, Khabar Lahariya
7. KN Hari Kumar – Former Editor-in-Chief, Deccan Herald and Prajavani
8. Madhav Nalapat – Editorial Director, ITV Network
9. Om Thanvi – Former Editor, Jansatta
10. Prakash Dubey – Group Editor, Dainik Bhaskar
11. Rashmi Koti – Managing Editor, Andolana
12. Raghav Bahl – Editor-in-Chief, The Quint
13. Raj Chengappa – Consulting Editor, TV Today Network
14. Rajdeep Sardesai – Consulting Editor, India Today
15. Ravi N – Former Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu
16. Sugata Srinivasaraju – Senior Journalist, Author and Columnist
17. Shekhar Gupta – Editor-in-Chief and Chairman, ThePrint
18. Seema Mustafa – Editor-in-Chief, The Citizen
19. Anant Nath – Editor, The Caravan
20. TN Ninan – Chairman, Business Standard
21. Vijay Naik – Consulting Editor (Delhi), Sakal Media Group
22. Bharat Bhushan – Senior Journalist and Columnist
23. Shrenik Rao – Editor-in-Chief, Madras Courier
In addition, the Guild has named two special invitees:
1. John Dayal, Consulting Editor, Indian Currents
2. Harish Khare, Former Editor-in-Chief, The Tribune
The announcement was formally issued by Guild President Sanjay Kapoor, General Secretary Raghavan Srinivasan, and Treasurer Teresa Rehman, underscoring a collective commitment to strengthening ethical journalism at a moment when the industry faces both political pressure and technological disruption.
With a committee spanning legacy newsroom chiefs, digital pioneers, and sharp-edged columnists, the Editors Guild appears intent on entering 2026 with a louder voice and a firmer spine—just when the Indian media landscape needs it most.
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Shanu Singh steps down as director – The Economic Times brand at BCCL: Reports
Marketing leader joined BCCL in July 2025 to lead brand strategy for the business daily
MUMBAI: Shanu Singh has stepped down from her role as director of The Economic Times brand at Bennett, Coleman & Co Limited, according to reports.
Singh joined the company in July 2025 to lead brand strategy and integrated marketing initiatives for the flagship business daily across platforms. During her stint, she worked on strengthening brand positioning, deepening audience engagement and advancing advertiser-focused initiatives.
A marketing executive with nearly two decades of experience, Singh previously served as chief marketing officer at ASK Asset & Wealth Management. She has also held senior roles at Standard Chartered Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Her next move has not yet been announced.
