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Zee Learn appoints new CEO Debshankar Mukhopadhyay
Zee Learn Limited, a leading player in core education and India’s Most Trusted Diversified Education Brand has announced the appointment of Debshankar Mukhopadhyay as the new Chief Executive Office (CEO). Mukhopadhyay has taken charge of the company from July 2016.
Debshankar comes with over 20 years of experience in educational and financial sector across South Asia. Network and channel development is his forte, along with effective leadership in business and operational management. Prior to this, he was the Head of Educational Sales – Financial Services & Insurance at Manipal Global Education Services. His previous stints have been with Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd, Western Union, Scholastic India, Zee Interactive Learning Systems Ltd and DHL Worldwide.
Speaking about Debshankar’s appointment, Zee Learn Board commented, “We welcome Debshankar to Zee Learn. We are delighted to have him at the helm of Zee Learn and are confident that his vast experience will further accelerate the growth of the company and further us on our path of excellence and growth. We look forward to the rich experience and knowledge that Debshankar brings along, which will add immense value to the organization and to the extremely talented team at Zee Learn.”
“It gives me immense pleasure to be associated with Zee Learn, which is one of the largest players in the core education sector. I am looking forward to working with the team to further strengthen the award winning education brands of Zee Learn. With brands like Kidzee – the largest preschool chain in Asia, Mount Litera Zee School – one of the fastest growing K-12 school chains in India, ZICA – one of the premiere institutes in the creative arts and ZIMA – one of the leading media arts institutes, the future of Zee Learn looks extremely bright for the company. I look forward to working with the board and the team at Zee Learn and building on the strong credentials of the company and help accelerate growth at the company,” Debshankar commented on his new assignment.
A Commerce Graduate from Kolkata University, Mr. Mukhopadhyay has done Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, IISWBM, Kolkata. He has also completed various professional workshops like Management Development Program from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management, Service Excellence Training at Western Union, Rome, Certificate course from Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata in Project Management, and Transformational Leadership Program at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
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Vineet Malhotra wins People’s Award at UK Parliament again
Indian journalist earns rare back to back honour at House of Commons
NEW DELHI: Vineet Malhotra has struck a rare double in the world of journalism, winning the People’s Award 2026 at the House of Commons for the second year in a row.
The recognition, presented at the British Parliament, makes Malhotra the only journalist to clinch the honour in consecutive years, underlining a career built on consistency, credibility and a clear-eyed commitment to storytelling that matters.
“This recognition is a humbling reminder of the responsibility that comes with journalism,” said Malhotra, senior consulting editor and prime-time anchor at NewsX. “At a time when information travels faster than ever and public discourse is often shaped by noise and misinformation, the commitment to truth and meaningful dialogue has never been more important.”
The People’s Award, earlier known as the Political and Public Life Awards, celebrates individuals who embody service, excellence and public impact. Its past roll call includes global figures such as David Cameron, Sadiq Khan, journalist Jon Craig and civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
With over two decades in the newsroom, Malhotra’s career has spanned some of the industry’s most visible roles. He has served as executive editor at Tiranga TV and Times Now, and has fronted coverage around major global events including the Delhi Commonwealth Games and the London Olympics. His work often straddles geopolitics, sport and public discourse, blending analysis with accessibility.
Reflecting on the win, Malhotra described journalism in India as “a bridge between voices and visions”, adding that the honour strengthens his resolve to pursue stories that inform and engage.
As accolades go, this one does more than add shine to a résumé. It reinforces a simple idea: in an age of noise, clarity still cuts through.
