NL Interviews: Sneak Peek of Abhinandan Sekhri in conversation with Zakka Jacob
Conversations on the crisis in journalism, sustainable revenue models, freedom of press and more.
Abhinandan Sekhri talks to Zakka Jacob, Editor – Output at CNN-News18, who’s well-known for his news coverage, especially in the South. Abhinandan asks him what he thinks is going right and wrong with TV news in India. Zakka says he disapproves of journalists shouting on TV, and says the flaws lie in Indian news coverage stemming from advertisement-based revenue models.
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ContributeZakka talks about how every ruling party suppresses free journalism, but he believes the freedom of the press in India is on a good trajectory—based on his experiences of journalism in China. Abhinandan asks him about the quality of journalism during the election season, and whether Zakka has experienced pressure to put on a spectacle on his show for ratings.
Zakka also discusses his most and least favourite journalists, and hands over his advice for the next generation of journalists entering the industry. For all this and more, watch the full interview!
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