Barkha Dutt
Indian journalist and news anchor
Born
December 18th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
India
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Graduated from St. Stephen's College and the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University. Worked with NDTV, leading coverage during significant events such as the Kargil War in 1999 and the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Conducted interviews with influential figures and raised critical discussions on various societal issues. Authored books reflecting on media and politics in India.
Coverage of the Kargil War in 1999
Anchoring during the 2008 Mumbai attacks
Authoring books on media and politics
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