Exit and replacement

IN Media Watch Briefs | 14/07/2014

Former Hindu resident editor (Delhi) Praveen Swami's farewell letter to his colleagues is being energetically forwarded. He says he decided to use his energies "doing journalism, not fighting battles that serve no purpose for anyone. I owe an apology to the fine young reporters as well as eminent senior colleagues, who I could not protect from shabby treatment." The reference presumably is to his editorial bosses there. Editor Malini Parthasarathy meanwhile announced the appointment of his successor Amit Baruah. "We know that Amit’s appointment presents an exciting opportunity to invigorate and energise our editorial operations and enhance the quality of our offerings in a highly competitive market." She adds for good measure, "We cannot afford to be seen as slipping behind other dailies in breaking important news stories or identifying new issues of public significance."

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