Post 2611 mumbai attacks, a blogger by name, cheytanya kunte had written a blog post, criticizing barkha dutt, for her insensitive live coverage,which was responsible for deaths of many innocents, including. Much as i dislike barkha dutt, there were hooligans at the protests. 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. Book reveals that army was spooked by barkha dutts reporting. A journalist has the freedom to write, whether people read it or not is their freedom. Barkha dutt on her experience with sexual abuse and violence. For original and insightful narratives on indian culture and history, subscribe to us on telegram. The chronicles of a lapsed marxist the dharma dispatch. Lets get this crystal clear barkha dutt has been shacked from her post in ndtv. Watch her respond to allegations in chaitanya kuntes blog, hemant karkares death,and her controversial reporting of the kargil war. Was barkha dutts reporting in kargil fatal to the indian army. View chaitanya dutt s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. One of the most remarkable books ever published about contemporary india, arguably the most complex society on earth.
Meet the journalism student who almost lost his career for shouting antibarkha dutt slogans. This prelude was essential in light of the selfsame barkha dutts extended rant of. Dutt has won many national and international awards, including the padma shri, indias fourth highest civilian honour. And yes, i do agree calling it barkhagate is excessive and personal when there were other journalists involved too. Barkha dutt to write a book on two decades of indian politics. Barkha dutt and rupa subramanyas twitter spat is the. In his post, kunte criticised the media, especially controversial journalist barkha dutt, who was then with ndtv.
People say news has become tamasha but dont stop watching it. Stephens college in chennai and graduated with an english. This is the blog post which led to chyetanya kunte being served a legal notice. Hardly new, says former ndtv anchor barkha dutt after. Barkha dutt first tv show was with ndtv and today she is the consulting editor of the channel. I do remember the name of lois sofia, but do you remember the names of vinod mehta, yogesh kumar sheetal and chaitanya kunte see barkha, with sophia, what you fail to mention is, i posted the sections of the dgca rules that clearly mark her actions in an aviation zone as prosecutable in no uncertain terms, punishable for upto a year, and i supported her right to call narendra modi a. Arnab did not name anyone, but barkha dutt, you made it clear that all fo the above applied to you, by reacting the way you did. Remembering barkha dutts role in endangering the lives of 100s of. Post 2611 mumbai attacks, a blogger by name, cheytanya kunte had written a blog post, criticizing barkha dutt, for her insensitive live coverage,which was responsible for deaths of many. Never criticize ndtv or barkha dutt again arbit stuff. The same barkha dutt who today uses words like hypocritical and.
Jul 29, 2016 barkha butt is an indian television journalist, columnist and news reporter. Home sv exclusive open letter an awesome reply by a nationalist to barkha dutt s open. Her father was an indian air force and her mother was a renowned journalist. He did not name anyone, but he made his target clear. No barkha dutt, you lost the moral authority to criticise. Dutt gained prominence for her reportage of the kargil war. Since 2611, ndtv journalist, barkha dutt has been silencing her critics by suing, blackmail, abusing, or even by implicating them in false police cases. Jan 16, 2017 barkha dutt was born on 18 december 1971 in new delhi, india to s.
Before her death, prabha had become the most famous female journalist of india. Ndtv censored blogger over criticism of mumbai terrorist attack. If there is anything that laffaire barkha dutt versus cheytanya kunte holds a mirror tobesides media hypocrisy, thin skins, forked tongues, and such likeit is. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Here, the ladies can be seen dissing each other for a book blurb. A war has been waged by the indian blogsphere against ndtv journalist ms. An exclusive extract from barkha dutt s new book this unquiet land stories from indias fault lines. Chaitanya kunte, a blogger, was so alarmed that he chronicled every act of barkha. I wasnt there at the india gate protests, but several of my younger friends were. Dutt was part of ndtvs team for 21 years, until she left the channel in january 2017. She first emerged as a household name with her frontline war reporting on the kargil conflict between indi. Vikram seth reads kargil excerpts from barkha dutts new book.
Barkha adds, chaitanya kunte said i was responsible for hemant karkares death. It is surprising to see, how a morally bankrupt person herself can issue threats to others on the backbone of our legal system. Book reveals that army was spooked by barkha dutts. Barkha is well known for her reporting of the kargil conflict. Barkha dutt from the heights of kargil to the pits of. Chaitanya kunte was another poor blogger who was also threatened no ends by this selfsame journalist for. 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 barkha s tv journalism has been irresponsible. Indian bloggers waged a war against their favourite. Nov 25, 20 barkha dutt is group editor with ndtv, indias premiere news and current affairs network. Part of chaitanya kunte s blog was about a night of 2611 when i. The same barkha dutt who today uses words like hypocritical and selfrighteous against her former employer, not too long ago had intimidated a little.
Book reveals that army was spooked by barkha dutts reporting in. From the above, its clear that barkha dutt s reporting did spook the army at least once during the kargil war. He was on the aggressive, attacking pseudoliberals, some of whom are within the media. Barkha dutt reveals unknown facts in her book this unquiet land stories from indias fault lines %. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover chaitanyas connections and jobs at similar companies. Btw barkhagate was used way back in january 2009 during the chaitanya kunte episode here, so its not. Right now there is widespread agitation against the proposed citizenship amendment bill cab. At the launch of barkha dutt s first book this unquiet land stories from indias fault lines, author vikram seth reads a poignant passage on the kargil conflict where barkha talks to. Barkha dutt is an awardwinning tv journalist and anchor with more than two decades of reporting experience. Dear barkha, i read your response here to the radia tapes and allegations against you. Barkha s reportage of 2611 and kargil, have always been controversial.
Oct 18, 2017 former ndtv anchor barkha dutt said in a facebook post on wednesday that the channels decision to take down a story related to bharatiya janata party president amit shahs son was hardly. That is the diabolical tactic used by the likes of barkha dutt who became insecure by what chaitanya. Barkha dutt joins global opinions the washington post. Oct 26, 2016 the washington post is pleased to announce the addition of awardwinning journalist barkha dutt to the global opinions section as a contributing columnist.
At the time, a blogger by the name of chaitanya kunte had written a stinging blogpost that had castigated barkha dutt for her coverage of the. Dutt was a senior official in air india while prabha dutt was a wellknown journalist. Meet the journalism student who almost lost his career for shouting anti barkha dutt slogans. The apology and the original blog post content are available at this page released by the wikileaks. Barkha emerged as a prominent figure after her frontline war reporting on the kargil conflict between india and pakistan in 1999. 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. Ace journalist barkha dutt has once again locked horns with economist rupa. From the above, its clear that barkha dutt s reporting did spook the. Was chaitanya kunte legally wrong with his blog post on. The only one to take it as a personal attack was barkha dutt. At that time, she was working with the hindustan times.
From the above, its clear that barkha dutts reporting did spook the army at least once during the kargil war. Why ndtv india could go off air for a day swarajya. I am just a nationalist indian, a major chunk of the indian civil society which has remained a silent majority for far too long but not anymore. Chaitanya kunte is having a quiet laugh somewhere in india, after reading this hypocritical, pompous, turncoat piece. Hope you remember the poor blogger chaitanya kunte, who squarely blamed you and very rightly so for the killing of our security forces during 2611 and how again you threatened him with legal action. The unfortunate incident has once again thrown up the issue of shoddy journalism vs safety of security forces for debate. Book reveals that army was spooked by barkha dutt s reporting in kargil an army jawan has died because after a journalist decided to conduct a sting operation that allegedly compromised his identity. Not only did your reaction make it clear, that he was targetting you, but on the one hand, you claimed that you dont give a toss for his opinion and on the other hand, wrote a lengthy facebook post, and re. Barkha dutt becomes the story in india the saturday profile.
The then army chief has written in his book that a young barkha came to me. Aug 25, 2011 since 2611, ndtv journalist, barkha dutt has been silencing her critics by suing, blackmail, abusing, or even by implicating them in false police cases. Barkha dutt, managing editor, english news, ndtv limited and to ndtv limited, for the defamatory statements i made regarding ms. As i watch the news from home, i am dumbfounded to see barkha dutt of ndtv break every rule of ethical journalism in reporting the mumbai. In his book on kargil war from surprise to victory he talked about barkha dutts. Barkha later wrote a book the uniquet land which was released in. Narendra modis rise and the failure of liberal politics in india by barkha dutt. Open letter to chetan bhagat on kashmir from barkha dutt. Chaitanya dutt director torrent pharmaceuticals ltd. Radia tapes barkha s response an open letter to barkha dutt. Barkha dutt is an indian television journalist and columnist.
A look back at how live coverage by journalists like barkha dutt and. Barkha dutt and rupa subramanyas twitter spat is the stuff. I would have personally liked to have called it veergati btw barkhagate was used way back in january 2009 during the chaitanya kunte episode here, so its not really a new term. That is the diabolical tactic used by the likes of barkha dutt who became insecure by what chaitanya kunte, a littleknown blogger wrote about her appalling coverage of. Times now editorinchief arnab goswami opened a can of worms yesterday. An awesome reply by a nationalist to barkha dutt s open letter to pm modimust read. I am also amused at what is happening to barkha dutt with respect to her new book. Chyetanya kunte s original blog post against brkha dutt.
Trust me, i can understand the deep anguish and hurt that you are going through. Barkha dutt, my rightwing friends helped me without. Radia tapes barkhas response an open letter to barkha. Dec 10, 2015 at the launch of barkha dutt s first book this unquiet land stories from indias fault lines, author vikram seth reads a poignant passage on the kargil conflict where barkha talks to a young. Its the first time actually that an indian journalist. She shared indian armys plan with pakistan during kargil war, she. Subsequently, kunte received a legal notice, and he proceeded to delete the blog post and issue an apology to barkha dutt and ndtv. 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. Barkha dutt is an indian television journalist, author and owner of youtube news channel mojo. Book reveals that army was spooked by barkha dutts reporting in kargil. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover chaitanya s connections and jobs at similar companies.
Apr 19, 2016 my dear chetan, your open letter to kashmiri youth we exchanged only a few brief notes on twitter encourages me to write one back to you. Barkha dutt has fiercely defended her reporting during the kargil war, but. View chaitanya dutts profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. On the boycott of barkha, the adarsh liberal cabal, and. Was chaitanya kunte legally wrong with his blog post on ndtv. Barkha dutt height isnt captivating and barkha dutt images show simple countenance but her personality has been adorned with her exemplary traits of journalism that have indefinitely hiked barkha dutt salary.
Barkha is being asked about her bullying of blogger chaitanya kunte. Ive put it up for those who havent read it, using my constitutional right to expression, and also my constitutional freedom of speech. Mar 05, 2011 chyetanya kuntes original blog post against brkha dutt. Narendra modis rise and the failure of liberal politics in. Initially, the protests were largely students and peaceful. Indian tv journalist, ndtv editor barkha dutt biography. Barkha dutt never gives proofs for similar sweeping statements. An awesome reply by a nationalist to barkha dutts open.
Barkha dutt, my rightwing friends helped me without seeking. It is being panned by what i believe are both genuine readers and people who are just itching to get back at her i sincerely hope chaitanya kunte took the time to do some dissing of his own anonymously or otherwise. Chyetanya kuntes original blog post against brkha dutt. But the blogger was strong armed by the news house to apologize. I do remember the name of lois sofia, but do you remember the names of vinod mehta, yogesh kumar sheetal and chaitanya kunte see barkha, with sophia, what you fail to mention is, i posted the sections of the dgca rules that clearly mark her actions in an aviation zone as prosecutable in no uncertain terms, punishable for upto a year, and i supported her right to call narendra modi a fascist. Stories from indias fault lines book online at best prices in india on. It takes a lot of courage to face an entity that has an army of lawyers at its disposal. Jan 29, 2009 ndtv gets chaitanya kunte to apologise for the post on his blog. The blogger, chyetanya kunte, in his post named shoddy journalism, had. I, chyetanya kunte, hereby tender an unconditional apology to ms. Dutt has one sibling, a sister, bahar dutt, who is now employed at cnnibn as its journalist. Stories from indias fault lines enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. 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. In 1995, barkha dutt joined ndtv straight out of college, and now, after 21 wonderful years together, barkha has requested that she would like to explore some new opportunities, pursue other.
Remembering barkha dutts role in endangering the lives of. The arrogance and ignorance of jack dorsey in india, writes barkha dutt barkha dutt 22 november, 2018 what if barkha dutt had joked about konark temples erotica instead of abhijit iyer mitra. Dutt has followed in the footsteps of her mother, prabha dutt, who was a trailblazing female newspaper reporter, barging her way onto the front lines of the battles with pakistan in 1965. Dear barkha i am an independent, private citizen of india, miles away from any political affiliations or patronage. He attacked those who have been trying to echo the pakistani line, in the guise of backing kashmiris, those. The making of a tragedy, edited by siddharth varadarajan and published by penguin isbn 9780143029014. So just for the record, contrary to what chaitanya kunte wrote in his blog, you.
Barkha dutt biography know more about her personal life. No barkha dutt, you lost the moral authority to criticise kapil sibal long ago. The ghost of kargil war theories regarding suspicious role of barkha dutt famous indian journalist is out of the box again after the publication of book kargil the turning ride. A blogger, chaitanya kunte, who had criticized barkha dutt s reporting was served legal notice by her,1718 and coerced to take down his blog. In her defence, barkha says that like in kargil war, during mumbai attack, she became the symbol for something every other journalist was doing. Barkha dutt and ndtv limited, in my post titled shoddy journalism, preceding unsigned comment added by 1. Barkha dutt and rupa subramanyas twitter spat is the stuff online trolls are made of. Unfortunately, barkha dutt is yet to completely understand the concept of freedom. This is the first book by barkha dutt, indias best known journalist. She was part of ndtvs team for 21 years, until she left the channel in january 2017. Barkha dutt becomes the story in india the saturday. Note, i said against barkha dutt as a whole, not just on her reporting style. Barkha dutt profile and articles published at ndtv.
Everytime she talks about absorbing criticism she should read the blogpost by chaitanya kunte on. Dutt and prabha dutt, who was well known for hindustan times. Barkha dutt is an indian television journalist and author. On the boycott of barkha, the adarsh liberal cabal, and morality. Barkha dutt from the heights of kargil to the pits of radia tapes team being cynical. I also recommend reading the investigative book, ndtv frauds, which. Barkha dutt, managing editor, english news, ndtv limited and to ndtv. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
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