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Rituparna Chatterjee joins The Independent as deputy editor – Asia
NEW DELHI: Gender rights activist and the curator of @IndiaMeToo page on Twitter, who brought to light several shocking instances of sexual harassment in the Indian media industry, Rituparna Chatterjee has joined UK-based The Independent as deputy editor – Asia.
Chatterjee announced the news on Twitter earlier today.
A bit of personal work news. Have joined the @Independent as Deputy Asia Editor.
— Rituparna Chatterjee (@MasalaBai) December 16, 2020
Chatterjee has over 17 years of experience in the industry, during which time she has been associated with a number of prime news outlets in the country. She started her career as a staff reporter for The Statesman and then went on to work with Press Trust of India (PTI), News18 India and HuffPost India.
She has also written for Reporters Without Borders, and Ungender Inc. Her columns have been featured in Indian and international publications and she is a former thought leader for Citizens For Public Leadership. Her last stint was with Ungender Legal Advisory as director of communications.
Her areas of expertise include creating and curating editorial content, gender advocacy, creating communities of interest, running social media campaigns, leadership and mentoring.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
