Shashi Shekhar replaces Mrinal Pande as editor-in-chief, Hindustan
Bhavana Puljal - Televisionpoint.com | New Delhi
Highly acclaimed journalist, author and editor-in-chief of Hindi daily Dainik Hindustan, Mrinal Pande has put in her papers at HT Media. Replacing her is Shashi Shekhar, group editor and president, editorial, Amar Ujala Publications.
Pande has been associated with HT Media for several years now and has been the group editor for Hindi publications of HT Media Ltd. She also hosts a weekly interview-based show, titled Baaton Baaton Mein, on Lok Sabha TV.
Earlier she has worked for DD and Star News. She has also written few short stories and was the editor of the popular women's magazine 'Vama' from 1984-87. She has also spent several years on the National Commission for Self-Employed Women.
On the other hand, Shekhar, who now takes charge as editor-in-chief, Hindustan, brings with him about 30 years of experience in journalism. He has been associated with Amar Ujala since 2002, when he joined the paper as group editor.
Shekhar began his career in print journalism in 1980, and within four years became the resident editor of the Allahabad edition of Hindi daily Aaj. He forayed into TV journalism in 2000 as an executive producer in-charge of input for Aaj Tak.
Pande is a gem of person. She recently spoke to Televisionpoint.com about vernacular press and alternate media, and media's role in handling present day problems of women. She had said that alternate media can play a major role in generating awareness about social issues.
Pande says, "The reach of the portals is limited and it has a long way to go to affect social thinking in a big way. I think the vernacular press is the most dominant among all forms of media even today. They connect with the common people."
Wen quizzed about what changes has she noticed in the issues of women, Pande had this to say, "Changes in socioeconomic pattern have given new angles to the issues related to women. Earlier, education and lack of liberties were major issues. Now, education is reaching more women but discrimination continues at home and at workplaces with women in various classes."
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Pande has been associated with HT Media for several years now and has been the group editor for Hindi publications of HT Media Ltd. She also hosts a weekly interview-based show, titled Baaton Baaton Mein, on Lok Sabha TV.
Earlier she has worked for DD and Star News. She has also written few short stories and was the editor of the popular women's magazine 'Vama' from 1984-87. She has also spent several years on the National Commission for Self-Employed Women.
On the other hand, Shekhar, who now takes charge as editor-in-chief, Hindustan, brings with him about 30 years of experience in journalism. He has been associated with Amar Ujala since 2002, when he joined the paper as group editor.
Shekhar began his career in print journalism in 1980, and within four years became the resident editor of the Allahabad edition of Hindi daily Aaj. He forayed into TV journalism in 2000 as an executive producer in-charge of input for Aaj Tak.
Pande is a gem of person. She recently spoke to Televisionpoint.com about vernacular press and alternate media, and media's role in handling present day problems of women. She had said that alternate media can play a major role in generating awareness about social issues.
Pande says, "The reach of the portals is limited and it has a long way to go to affect social thinking in a big way. I think the vernacular press is the most dominant among all forms of media even today. They connect with the common people."
Wen quizzed about what changes has she noticed in the issues of women, Pande had this to say, "Changes in socioeconomic pattern have given new angles to the issues related to women. Earlier, education and lack of liberties were major issues. Now, education is reaching more women but discrimination continues at home and at workplaces with women in various classes."
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