Overview
- Newslaundry reports that Saurabh Dwivedi will head The Indian Express’s Hindi operation, overseeing editorial strategy, video shows, and an e-paper.
- The initiative is described as an effort to carry the paper’s English editorial depth to a broader Hindi-speaking audience.
- Dwivedi announced his exit from the India Today Group on January 5 after nearly 12 years, having co-founded The Lallantop and edited India Today Hindi.
- India Today Group vice chairperson Kalli Purie praised Dwivedi’s contributions, calling The Lallantop a go-to platform for youth in India’s heartland.
- A formal announcement from The Indian Express has not been cited, and details on timelines and rollout remain limited.