Barkha Dutt is a pioneering Indian journalist with over 23 years of experience in television and digital media. She rose to national prominence with her frontline coverage during the Kargil War and is widely recognized for her expertise in conflict reporting, especially in Jammu & Kashmir and India-Pakistan relations. As the former host of iconic shows like We The People, The Buck Stops Here, and Democracy Live on NDTV, she became one of India’s most trusted voices. A Padma Shri awardee and India’s only Emmy-nominated reporter, she has earned several international accolades, including the AIB Award for Journalist of the Year and the Asian TV Award. Barkha holds degrees from St. Stephen’s College, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Columbia University. She is currently Founder-Editor of Mojo Story and a columnist for The Washington Post, frequently appearing on CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera.