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  • NewsX editor-in-chief Jehangir Pocha passes away

    NewsX editor-in-chief Jehangir Pocha passes away

    MUMBAI: The pressure-filled TV news business has had another casualty. Jehangir Pocha, the co-promoter of  IndiMedia Pvt Ltd, which earlier owned the NewsX channel, died earlier this morning in Gurgaon following a cardiac arrest. 

     

    Pocha came into the limelight after he worked out a rescue package  to bail out the channel in 2009 along with Nai Duniya CEO Vinay Chhajlani. Launched originally by the eighties poster boy of television – Peter Mukerjea – as part of the INX Media group, it had fallen up on troubled times soon after its launch in 2008. Pocha was editor in chief at BusinessWorld maagazine when he partnered with Chhajlani.

     

    NewsX continued, but desperately needed cash to run and Pocha and Chhajlani found a buyer in the Kartikeya Sharma owned Information TV (part of the ITV Group) and its associates in mid-2012. Even as Chhajlani exited, Pocha continued as the channel’s editor in chief.

     

    Born in Mumbai, Pocha did his Bachelors in Economics in 1990, followed by an MBA in Marketing in 1992 from the SP Jain Institute, Mumbai University. Later, he also did his Masters in Public Administration, Media and foreign policy from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.

     

    Pocha was The Boston Globe’s Beijing-based China correspondent from 2003-2007. Prior to that he spent about a decade in the IT industry, holding management positions with start-ups and Fortune 500 companies in the US and Singapore.

     

    His passing away has been mourned by many. Amomg them the prime minister Narendra Modi who said: “I am shocked and saddened to hear about Jehangir Pocha’s demise. I pay my condolence to his family in this hour of grief. May his soul rest in peace.”

     

    The  Broadcast Editors’ Association sent out  a statement condoling his sad demise: “It is big loss to the world of TV journalism. Jehangir was a dear colleague of ours and was a guiding force in BEA’s activities.”

     

    Former IBN18 editor in chief Rajdeep Sardesai tweeted, “Deep condolences to family of Jehangir Pocha. Life is transient, but was lived well. RIP”

     

    Anupam Kher’s tweet: “Can’t believe that is no more. Just spoke to him few days back. One of the best journalists & human beings. So so sad. RIP”

     

    Senior news TV journalist Dibang  tweeted: “Oh suddenly passes away Life is transient, can end suddenly; we plan for future, now is the only moment we have:

     

    Colors TV CEO Raj Nayak had this to say in his tweet: “A friend who tweeted 10 hrs ago, who came to meet me few days back to discuss his future plans is suddenly no more RIP “

     

    Journalist and digital entrepreneur Govind Ethiraj tweeted “RIP wonderful guy, India’s best China journalist, great writer.”

     

    The soft spoken Pocha’s tweeted late last night: “Hurrying Home…”

     

    Pocha’s tweet was in response to a news clipping that he had attached with it. It referred to a High court judgement stating that “constantly reaching home late from work without informing your wife amounts to cruelty. “

     

    He is survived by his wife Ranjana and twins.

     

    RIP!  Jehangir.

  • NewsX launches ‘Mandate with Destiny’ with Vir Sanghvi

    NewsX launches ‘Mandate with Destiny’ with Vir Sanghvi

    MUMBAI: Soon after coming up with new look providing viewers a clean, sharp, and soothing viewing experience, India’s new news leader, NewsX is launching an unique new show  ‘Mandate with Destiny’ with distinguished journalist and TV show host Vir Sanghvi.  

    ‘Mandate with Destiny’ is a show that tells the story of the making of modern India through the elections that have shaped our country.

    Speaking on the occasion, Kartikeya Sharma, MD, iTV Network which owns and runs NewsX & India News said “We are happy to launch one of its kind show on NewsX. Vir’s understanding of Indian political landscape will provide invaluable insights as he takes us through a momentous journey of the historic elections that shaped modern India. I am confident that the show will generate a huge level of excitement amongst viewers”

    Written and presented by Vir Sanghvi, the show unites archival footage, personal insights and interviews with many of the key players to provide a gripping narrative that makes the complexities of Indian politics instantly accessible.

    R K Arora, CEO, iTV Network said – “NewsX election programming DECISION 2014 has been exhaustively covering the key issues, the various battlegrounds and campaign trails. We believe that this show with Vir will add a new dimension to our programming mix and will connect well with both our viewers and advertisers.”

    Vir Sanghvi said “This is a show that takes you behind the scenes and gives you an insider’s perspective on Indian elections. It makes the great names of Indian politics – from Indira Gandhi to Narendra Modi come alive and tells you the stories behind the stories.”

    ‘Mandate with Destiny’ goes on air from Friday, 4th April 2014. It will be a weekly show, every Friday 10 pm.

     

  • NewsX unveils a vibrant new look

    NewsX unveils a vibrant new look

    MUMBAI: After an unprecedented performance in the year 2013 and now 2014, India’s New News leader NewsX has come up with a brand new look. The new NewsX embraces rapidly evolving needs of today’s viewer and with its new features provides viewers a clean and crisp news viewing experience. The new on-air presentation features a lively and contemporary appearance with vivid blue & red colors. The enhancements also include new type and font sizes and greater depth to images and video. The new look is in line with the channel’s profile, which caters to the young, affluent and urban viewers within the SEC AB category in the 25-44 age group. With its differentiated strategy and a broader spectrum of content mix, the channel has managed to create a unique place in the minds of viewers and advertisers.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, iTV Network MD Kartikeya Sharma which owns and runs NewsX said, “Over the last few months, NewsX has become the home of breaking news, in-depth coverage, analysis and hardcore news reporting from the ground and this is a significant new phase to build our growth story.”

     

    New look NewsX to also feature new shows

     

    Along with the new look; NewsX has also come up with 2 big shows that are unique and exceptional. Recently, the channel launched ‘Decode India with MJ Akbar’, a unique show where the guest leads the questions and discussions. Every episode, our guest questions, debates, gives his opinion and probes MJ Akbar on a topic of national significance.  The show airs on every Sunday at 10 am and 10 pm.

     

    Yet another unique show ‘Ideas that shaped Indian democracy’ is coming up soon which will see one of India’s illustrious journalist and TV show host Vir Sanghvi take us through a momentous journey of rediscovery as he handpicks the biggest ideas that shaped the world’s largest democracy.

     

    iTV Network CEO R K Arora said “Our success in the recent times only reinforces our belief in News not noise. We are glad that our strategies have resulted in unparalleled success for the channel. Our constant endeavor is to produce and present news in the most engaging manner”.