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Saurabh Dwivedi set to join Indian Express Group, reports say
NEW DELHI: Senior journalist Saurabh Dwivedi is set to join the Indian Express Group, according to media reports, marking a significant editorial hire as the legacy publisher accelerates its Hindi YouTube content.
The rumours come barely weeks after Dwivedi’s exit from the India Today Group, where he spent 12 years building The Lallantop into a Hindi digital powerhouse. He announced his departure on 5 January, saying he would take a study break before deciding his next move.
If the move materialises, it would mark a significant play by Indian Express in Hindi digital content, a space where legacy publishers are scrambling to capture younger, vernacular audiences. Dwivedi co-founded The Lallantop with Kamlesh Singh and served as editor of India Today Hindi, earning recognition for engaging the Hindi heartland through sharp video journalism.
For now, the story remains what insiders call “industry chatter”: loud, persistent, but unconfirmed.India Today Group vice chairperson Kalli Purie, praised Dwivedi’s contribution to The Lallantop upon his exit, but Dwivedi’s next chapter remains unwritten.
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BLS International launches #VisaReady campaign to guide applicants
Initiative targets visa myths, delays and rejections with practical guidance
MUMBAI: Visa woes may soon meet their match because paperwork, it seems, is finally getting a user manual. BLS International has rolled out a new awareness drive, #VisaReadyWithBLSInternational, aimed at simplifying the often confusing visa application process and reducing delays caused by misinformation and incomplete documentation. The campaign, led across social media platforms, zeroes in on a long-standing pain point for travellers: lack of clarity around procedures, timelines and requirements. By offering step-by-step guidance, documentation checklists and clear Dos and Don’ts, the initiative attempts to turn what is typically a stressful process into a more predictable one.
At its core, the campaign also seeks to bust common myths that frequently derail applications issues that often lead to avoidable rejections or last-minute complications. The idea is to equip applicants with practical, actionable insights so they can plan better and submit stronger applications within expected timelines.
The push will not remain limited to digital channels. BLS International plans to extend the initiative across its Visa Application Centres globally, reinforcing awareness at key touchpoints where applicants engage with the process.
BLS International joint managing director Shikhar Aggarwal framed the campaign as more than a communication exercise, emphasising the company’s attempt to embed guidance and preparedness into every stage of the applicant journey.
Operating in over 70 countries and working with more than 46 client governments including embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions, the company has built a sizeable footprint in visa and consular services. With this campaign, it is now leaning into education as much as execution, signalling that in the world of visas, clarity might just be the new currency.
