Team Blitz India
The spectacular launch of the online UK edition of Blitz India, in London on June 24, was a starstudded affair in every sense of the word. With the who’s who of Britain and India in attendance at the prestigious Royal Automobile Club, the Lords and the Ladies sat down at round-tables bedecked in crisp white linen and dainty crystal glasses.
Candles burnt bright in silver candelabras and juices flowed freely as speaker after speaker lauded the efforts of Blitz India Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Deepak Dwivedi in setting new standards in development journalism.
India’s Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who could not be physically present due to last-minute engagements back home, sent a video message which was played on the occasion. Mehta recalled his association with Blitz India and conveyed his best wishes on the London launch.
He lauded the transformative work that Blitz India had undertaken in the field of development journalism, and said the launch of its first international edition from London marked a significant milestone in the realm of journalism.
Blitz India, he said, had consistently exemplified an unwavering commitment to development journalism and constructive writing, effectively underscoring the importance of constructive, inspirational, and promotional writing in propelling progress across various domains.
The initiative, spearheaded by Blitz India, represented a pioneering effort that warranted global recognition and appreciation, he added. Appreciating the work carried out by Blitz India, the SG said its impact in the field of development journalism, coupled with its vision for global expansion, serve as an inspiration.
Hinduja Group Chairman Gopichand Hinduja highlighted the positive and constructive role being played by Blitz India through its focus on improved relationship between countries across the world, especially India and the UK.
The UK edition of Blitz India, he said, can contribute positively to numerous issues covering relations between the two countries. He expected the newspaper to remain focused on India and the UK, rather than anything else. Among the issues it should focus on are the Roadmap 2030 promoting, business and trade, education healthcare and climate change, said the India-born UK billionaire.
Extending full support to Blitz India in becoming a publication with wide global footprint, Lord Ram Ranger said he would like the newspaper to be the first to bring news to the diaspora all around the world. Speaking about the upcoming FTA, the Lord said he would look forward to the day when UK-India partnership goes from strength to strength and Blitz India plays an important role in bringing those wonderful news stories to all.
Indian businessman and columnist Suhel Seth invoked both Shakespeare’s Juliet Ceasar and Indian sage Manu’s Manusmriti to stress the importance of doing good, charitable work and not making a song and dance about it.
Among the high-profile guests in the packed hall were Lord Raj Loomba, Chairperson of the Loomba Foundation, Sulabh International Founder Bindeshwar Pathak and spiritual leaders from India and the UK.
