Saurabh Dwivedi to lead Indian Express’s Hindi foray

Saurabh Dwivedi is all set to helm The Indian Express in its new Hindi avatar, overseeing its entire operation, including video shows and an e-paper. The initiative will seek to take The Indian Express’s English editorial depth to a mass Hindi-speaking audience. 

Earlier this month, Dwivedi quit the India Today Group after nearly 12 years, stepping down as the founding editor of The Lallantop and editor of India Today Hindi. Under his leadership, The Lallantop established a distinct identity in Hindi digital media and built a strong connection with young audiences.

Dwivedi announced his exit in two posts on X on January 5. “Thank you, The Lallantop. For the recognition, the lessons, and the encouragement. And best wishes for the future. Our association ends here. I'll take a study leave and then discuss my future plans,” he wrote. In a follow-up post, he shared a photograph accompanied by a Hindi couplet, hinting at a new journey ahead.

Dwivedi joined the India Today Group as features editor at AajTak.in and later co-founded The Lallantop with Kamlesh Singh. Announcing his departure, India Today Group vice chairperson Kalli Purie credited Dwivedi with shaping The Lallantop into “the go-to platform for the youth of India’s heartland”.

“I am immensely proud of Saurabh and the body of work he has created,” Purie said, adding that they had discussed his desire to explore creative opportunities beyond the group’s portfolio.

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