The interview was conducted by barkha dutt in the aftermath of the surgical strike. He wrote a series of articles when congress dmk communists coalition was in power. This is the first book by barkha dutt, indias best known journalist. P chidambaram to give rs 1 crore to maharashtra cm relief fund 30 mar, 2020, 12. According to the gossip, we now hear the couple is divorced. Chidambaram says he is unhappy with pakistans investigations into the mumbai attacks epa in an interview with al jazeeras hamish macdonald, p chidambaram, indias minister of home affairs. Barkha dutt to write a book on two decades of indian politics. An awesome reply by a nationalist to barkha dutts open. Couple of years back she was crying when indian court gave death sentence to a terrorist for attacking on in. A secret letter sent by former prime minister atal behari vajpayee to us president bill clinton at the height of the kargil war in 1999 made it clear that if pakistani infiltrators. Barkha is well known for her reporting of the kargil conflict. On the other hand, the people are concerned with issues tied to economic growth such as more jobs, better producer prices, wages and incomes, relative price stability, access to better education and health care, and improved infrastructure. Ndtvs censorship of chidambarams interview is rather. In an exclusive interview to ndtvs barkha dutt on the programme the buck stops here, home minister p chidambaram talks on a range of issues.
Hardly new, says former ndtv anchor barkha dutt after channel. Oct 08, 2016 indias popular news channel ndtv is facing social media heat for its decision to allegedly censor p chidambarams interview, conducted by equally popular anchor barkha dutt. Dutt also said that a bread and butter interview with congress leader p chidambaram was not aired, with the channel later claiming it was. Dutt also said that a bread and butter interview with congress leader p chidambaram was not aired, with the channel later claiming it was censoring it in national interest. Dec 21, 2016 arnab goswami until now was only known for asking questions to every one, but today he himself sat on the hot seat taking questions. Talking to the indian express, he divulged that barkha dutt told him the interview was scrapped despite her wish. From the above, its clear that barkha dutts reporting did spook the. Jul 29, 2016 barkha butt is an indian television journalist, columnist and news reporter. It seems dutt feels differently from the channels decision. His interview with narendra modi during the 2014 election had broken records viewership and became one of the most talked.
For a freespirited journalist, dutt s resolute calm on a raging debate that covers important issues such as media independence and freedom of speech is troubling, disheartening and sends all the wrong signals. Shamefully, but not sadly, i admit we dont deserve you. Chidambaram or palaniappan chidambaram is the former finance minister of india. Ms dutt is aghast as to why congress is not taking to the streets on the matter of p. P chidambaram office address, home address, email id, phone number, and more published by cdw on october 10, 2017 p. Barkha dutt, one of india s most prominent journalists and television anchors, became a household name with her reporting from the front lines during the kargil conflict between india and pakistan in 1999. Barkha dutt calls out ndtv after sreenivasan jains post about his story on jay shah being taken down. She said her interview with p chidambaram, was axed while other stories manage to. Nalini chidambaram is a senior advocate practising in the madras high court and the supreme court of india. Karti, a member of the congress partys aicc, is active in tamil nadu state. Barkha dutt has always denied talking about her personal life. His reference to the media came in the context of ndtvs decision to yank a chidambaram interview given to barkha dutt on the governments surgical strikes. Oct 18, 2017 ndtv punished me for speaking against censorship of my story and was hostile, so parted ways, says barkha dutt.
The myriad villains these fault lines have spawned include rapists, murderers, terrorists, prophets of religious hatred, corrupt politicians, upholders of abhorrent caste traditions, opponents of free speech and dissent, apologists for regressive cultural practices, and external. Barkha butt is an indian television journalist, columnist and news reporter. In an exclusive interview to ndtvs barkha dutt, chidmabaram said that for. Ndtv punished me for speaking against censorship of my. The economy is not the main concern of the bjp government. Popular tv journalist, columnist and controversial exanchor at ndtv, barkha dutt is set to write a book on the last two decades of indian politics. Ms dutt is asking congress to mobilize public opinion and come out in support of its two stalwarts the other one being dk shivakumar. With that onscreen statement ndtv dropped the interview with p chidambaram done by barkha dutt which was to air on october 6 evening. Chidambaram speaks exclusively to rajdeep sardesai on the issue.
Ndtvs censorship of chidambarams interview is rather curious. An exclusive interview of former union minister for home and finance p chidambaram with ndtv became a topic of discussion when the latter decided to drop its airing. The wire reports that in keeping with the new editorial policy, the channel will no longer allow politicians and other guests to question the strategic strikes on air. Bjp does not have the grace to admit they did a uturn. P chidambaram office address, home address, email id. Oct 12, 2016 his reference to the media came in the context of ndtvs decision to yank a chidambaram interview given to barkha dutt on the governments surgical strikes. Arnabs interview program in timesnow which was well known as frankly speaking with arnab had attracted viewers from all over the world. A tweet posted on 6 october promoting her interview with the former union minister still adorns her timeline. Raavan is one of the darkest characters i have written about. As the demonetization debate echoes within parliament and outside, former finance minister and senior congress leader, p. Some of them go back centuries, others are of comparatively recent origin.
Chidambarams interview to barkha dutt were played during the day on october 6 but the full interview was finally never broadcast. Barkha dutt becomes the story in india the saturday profile. Dutt was a senior official in air india while prabha dutt was a wellknown journalist. Chidambaram interview dropped as ndtv censors news that. Palaniappan chidambaram born 16 september 1945 is an indian politician and former attorney who currently serves as member of parliament, rajya sabha and formerly served as the union minister of finance and union minister of home affairs of india he was the finance minister starting in may 2004 through 2014, except for a threeandahalf year stint beginning november 2008 as home. Chidambaram is a town and municipality in cuddalore district in the indian state of tamil nadu. Chidambarams books where at the launch the title was discussed in length by a panel that comprised sitaram yechhury, nitish kumar, kapil sibal and barkha dutt. Indias popular news channel ndtv is facing social media heat for its decision to allegedly censor p chidambarams interview, conducted by equally popular anchor barkha dutt.
Chidambaram said that to release evidence of the strike is a decision for the government to take and whatever decision it takes, the congress would support it. Barkha dutt rejects retirement talk at book launch. Oct 18, 2017 dutt also said that a bread and butter interview with congress leader p chidambaram was not aired, with the channel later claiming it was censoring it in national interest. The article is based on the gossips and rumors that are widely circulated both. Ndtv punished me for speaking against censorship of my story and was hostile, so parted ways, says barkha dutt. At that time, she was working with the hindustan times. Speaking to the indian express today, chidambaram said that barkha dutt, consulting editor of ndtv, who interviewed him told him that the interview was scrapped despite her wish. Edited excerpts from an interview with former finance minister p chidambaram by barkha dutt of ndtv, new delhi, october 24, 2014. The documents produced by the businessman kathirvel, who approached the delhi high court for cbi action for grabbing his hotel by former finance minister p chidambarams family shows that wife nalini chidambaram was directly involved in the armtwisting. It offers more than just the authors observations about the countrys inherent complexities. Former finance minister p chidambaram is also the key author of its manifesto. Latest news, top news, photos, videos by barkha dutt.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Nov 16, 2018 bjp agenda is exclusion p chidambaram exclusive interview with. Phone conversation of nalini chidambaram exposes her role. Barkha dutt is aghast as to why congress is not taking to the streets on the matter of p. Chidambaram, who graduated with a bba degree from the university of texas, austin, and a masters in law from the university of cambridge. Hardly new, says former ndtv anchor barkha dutt after. Dutt earned her stripes in the rough and tumble world of hard news. Dutt was part of ndtvs team for 21 years, until she left the channel in january. Bjp agenda is exclusion p chidambaram exclusive interview with. A year in opposition kindle edition by chidambaram, p. Chidambaram with their senior anchor barkha dutt on their news. Recently she was crying day and night when indian army killed a terrorist in encounter in kashmir. Oct 12, 2016 her continued silence on the p chidambaram interview, therefore, sticks out like a sore thumb. Barkha dutt is an indian television journalist, author and owner of youtube news channel mojo.
P chidambaram exclusive interview by rajdeep sardesai on. The book is a collection of chidambarams columns elaborating his views from the opposition trenches on. With barkha on board and congress leaders support, a new. A paragraph from this book is revealing, and the same was pointed out by a twitter user nikhil sharma to barkha dutt, to support his claim that barkhas tv journalism has been irresponsible. Barkha dutt becomes the story in india the saturday. Dec 04, 2010 dutt blends the hardcharging bravado of the young christiane amanpour with the feelyourpain empathy of anderson cooper. P chidambarams latest book, fearless in opposition. The interview was to be aired on ndtv in the evening of october 6 and extracts of the interview were played on the channel throughout the day. Ndtv punished me for speaking against censorship of my story. Congress will back government whatever decision it takes on surgical strikes evidence, says p chidambaram speaking to the indian express today, chidambaram said that barkha dutt, who interviewed him told him that the interview was scrapped despite her wish. A statement released by juggernaut books, who will publish the book in late 2018, stated that the book, titled power, will take a look at the past two decades of indian politics, tracing the changing fortunes of the congress as well as the rise of.
Former ndtv journalist barkha dutt, who is said to be playing a. Dutt was referring to the fact that the memoirlike tone of the work has some people speculating that she might be hanging up her boots. The present union finance minister, he has held the post since. Book reveals that army was spooked by barkha dutts. On thursday, 6 october, ndtv 247 telecast excerpts of an exclusive interview of former home minister p. Telephone conversation transcripts with nalini and kathirvel attached in the petition before the high court show that clear abuse of power.
He talks to barkha dutt on the minimum income scheme. Book reveals that army was spooked by barkha dutts reporting. The town is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the pallavas until 9th century, medieval cholas, later cholas, later pandyas, vijayanagar empire, marathas and the british. Barkha dutt is an awardwinning tv journalist and anchor with more than two decades of reporting experience. Chidambaram with their senior anchor barkha dutt on their news bulletins throughout the day. One of the most remarkable books ever published about contemporary india, arguably the most complex society on earth, this unquiet land tells the truth about the countrys secrets and lies, its torments and triumphs and its heroes and villains. His interview with narendra modi during the 2014 election had broken records viewership and became one of the most. Allegations are that drabu and barkha dutt were the people who negotiated with bjp from the pdp side. Before her death, prabha had become the most famous female journalist of india. Barkha dutt had also painted burhan wani, the neutralised kashmiri terrorist as a poor headmasters son. Sep 18, 2015 allegations are that drabu and barkha dutt were the people who negotiated with bjp from the pdp side. Watch me talk about raavan, and what his life teaches us, in this interview with barkha dutt. On 6 october, ndtv 24x7, the english news channel, dropped an interview of former home minister p chidambaram.
Ndtv did no favour to modi govt by holding back chidambarams. Chidambaram is the author of a view from the outside why good economics works for everyone 3. Dutt and prabha dutt, who was well known for hindustan times. Chidambaram speaks exclusively to barkha dutt youtube.
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