INX’s NewsX Appoints Thapar’s ITV as Editorial Advisor

NEW DELHI, February 25:
INX News has recruited Karan Thapar’s ITV (Infotainment Television) as the
editorial advisor for NewsX, its soon-to-be-launched English news channel.

The advisory services will
include a review of progress to date and consultancy on future editorial
development of the channel. Thapar’s ITV has worked with media outlets
including BBC, Channel News Asia, CNBC TV18, CNN-IBN and Doordarshan, among
others.

“I am very pleased that
Karan’s ITV has come on board as editorial advisor to NewsX,” said Arup Ghosh,
the head of newsroom at INX News. “With its vast experience and unmatched
reputation, I am sure ITV will contribute immensely to our vision of a
world-class news channel for NewsX.”

Indrani Mukerjea, the
chairperson of INX News, added, “With the expertise of the editorial and
operations team at NewsX, we are ready to provide the highest quality of
intelligent news for today’s audience.”

INX was co-founded by
former STAR India chief Peter Mukerjea to roll out new networks in India.

—By Ned Berke