Barkha Dutt
Barkha Dutt is the group editor of English news at New Delhi Television[1].
Education
Dutt graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi studying English literature; received a master's in Mass Communications from Jamia Millia Islamia; and a master's in journalism from Columbia University, New York.[2]
Career & Controversies
Dutt's reporting of the Kargil conflict in 1999, including an interview with Captain Vikram Batra, brought her to prominence in India. She has since covered conflicts in Kashmir, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq.[3] Her reporting of the Kargil conflict was criticized by Admiral Sureesh Mehta who insinuated that she may have compromised the security of the troops by giving away locations.[4] Ms Dutt refuted these charges in her response by citing Gen VP Malik's book that had opined otherwise.[5]
Barkha Dutt, according to Christian Science Monitor, was the journalist who came in for the most criticism after the Mumbai Terror Attacks [6]. The Facebook group, "Barkha Dutt for worst journalist in the world," has attracted nearly 1,500 members since its creation following the attacks; there are posts there that talk about her being melodramatic, arrogant, and insensitive to relatives of victims.[7]
According to a study by Newswatch, a media watchdog based in Delhi, Barkha Dutt was the worst anchor in terms of sensationalizing the Mumbai Terror Strikes.[8]
Awards
Her work has won her over twenty international and national awards including the Padma Shri Award (Journalism), 2008.[9]
References
- ^ Dutt, Barkha (2008-12-04). "On the record: Mumbai and media coverage". NDTV. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
- ^ De, Roopa. "She dares". Retrieved 2007-03-20.
- ^ "Rajdeep Sardesai, Vinod Dua and Barkha Dutt Conferred Padma Shri". Max Digital Media. 2008-01-27. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/03/stories/2008120360861300.htm
- ^ http://ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/showcolumns.aspx?id=COLEN20080075194
- ^ http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1224/p01s01-wosc.html
- ^ http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/21/MNQ314PSEG.DTL
- ^ http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/50000
- ^ "Barkha Dutt, Vinod Dua get the Padma Shri". NDTV. 2008-01-25. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
External links
- Profile at Asha Foundation website
- July 11, 2004 Interview to Nirupama Dutt
- Barkha's new website From Barkha Dutt's desk
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