NEW DELHI — Senior journalist Pratima Sharma has officially taken charge as the Editor of Live Hindustan, the digital news arm of the Hindustan Times Group. With over 17 years of experience in the media sector, Sharma’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to bolster the platform’s digital presence and content depth.
The Transition
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Previous Role: Sharma joins from the Network18 Group, where she served as the Editor of Moneycontrol Hindi, leading their business news strategy and digital expansion.
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The Vacancy: She succeeds Prabhash Jha, who resigned three months ago to join the Times Group.
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Expertise: Her career spans prestigious organizations including The Economic Times Hindi and Amar Ujala, with a focus on content planning, editing, and large-scale team management.
Profile & Background
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Education: An alumna of Patna Women’s College (Bachelor’s) and Delhi University (Master’s in History), she also holds a PG Diploma in Print Journalism from the YMCA, Delhi.
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Reputation: Sharma is widely recognized for her ability to scale digital news products and her deep understanding of the Hindi-speaking market’s news consumption habits.
Under her leadership, Live Hindustan is expected to pivot toward more data-driven reporting and real-time news analytics, particularly in the lead-up to the 2026 digital census and state elections.
