Sports
Naveen Kapoor takes charge as editor of NDTV World
Seasoned newsroom leader set to sharpen channel’s global edge and deepen editorial depth
MUMBAI: NDTV has brought in seasoned journalist Naveen Kapoor as editor of NDTV World, signalling a confident stride in its bid to widen its international gaze and sharpen its global storytelling.
With more than 25 years in the newsroom trenches, Kapoor is no stranger to building news brands from the ground up. He has been part of the leadership backbone at Times Now, Wion and Press Trust of India, helping shape platforms that now command strong positions in their respective segments.
Welcoming the appointment, CEO and editor-in-chief Rahul Kanwal, said Kapoor’s experience in running complex global newsrooms and scaling editorial operations makes him a natural fit as NDTV World strengthens its international focus.
Before this move, Kapoor served as founding editor of PTI’s video services, where he built a modern television and digital news agency from scratch. From editorial frameworks and newsroom systems to domestic and overseas bureaus, he laid the groundwork for a platform aligned with global standards. Earlier, as head of newsroom at Wion, he helped transform India’s first global news channel into a credible international voice covering geopolitics and world affairs with authority. His stint as senior vice president and chief of news operations at Times Now saw him contribute to the channel’s early editorial and operational architecture during its rise to prominence.
Across assignments, Kapoor has led coverage of defining national and international events, built high-performing teams and championed journalism that balances speed with substance.
An English graduate from Delhi University, Kapoor also holds a diploma in journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. He completed a television journalism course with the Reuters Foundation and trained in broadcast journalism in the United States under the International Visitor Leadership Program.
In his new role, Kapoor will steer the editorial direction of NDTV World, with a clear brief: think globally, report credibly and keep journalism firmly at the centre of the conversation.
Sports
Pluckk partners Pickleball Maharashtra Open 2026 as freshness partner
Event from 1 to 3 May in Mumbai to feature clean-label food and experience zone.
MUMBAI: Game, set, snack because even the fastest rallies need a fresh refill. Pluckk, a fresh food-focused digital brand, has been named the Official Freshness Partner for the Pickleball Maharashtra Open 2026, set to take place from 1 to 3 May at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai. Organised by the Maharashtra Pickleball Association, the tournament brings together a growing community around one of India’s fastest-rising sports.
As part of the partnership, Pluckk will introduce an on-ground ‘Experience Zone’, offering athletes and attendees access to quick, clean and functional food options throughout the three-day event. The spread will include 100 per cent natural tender coconut water, cold-pressed juices and plant-based protein bars, all positioned as no-added-sugar, no-preservative alternatives.
The collaboration reflects a broader shift in sports culture, where nutrition is becoming as central as performance. Pickleball’s rapid rise from a niche pastime to a fitness-driven community sport has created space for brands to plug into lifestyle narratives beyond the game itself.
For Pluckk, the association is as much about visibility as it is about positioning. By embedding itself within an active sports ecosystem, the brand is pitching fresh, clean eating as a seamless extension of movement, recovery and everyday wellness.
With the Maharashtra Pickleball Association aiming to expand the sport’s reach and engagement, the addition of nutrition-led experiences adds another layer to the event’s appeal. And for players and spectators alike, the message is clear: staying energised on court now comes with a side of clean convenience.
