Why so serious?
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So I am starting to get a little sick of all the slandering I hear against the media. Most people who meet me, sense an opportune moment to slowly launch into an indignant tirade against the miseducation of the English news and those who deliver it. It usually starts at the beginning of a cocktail party with a benevolent "Oh you look so different on air!" (I really hope so man), and then gradually inches towards "What's your take on the Government /what is that crystal ball saying tonight about tomorrow?" Or, and this is a diamond "Give us the rrreal scoop babe, wink wink!".
We do give you the real story and I promise I wasn't lying earlier just because I was in a suit!
The conversation then normally takes a turn and starts from there, degenerating in to "Actually, I'm not....
More about Fatima Karan
Fatima Mahdi-Karan graduated with honours in Economics and International Relations from Boston University, USA. Before joining CNN-IBN when it launched, she was working in London as a banker. She grew up between Italy, Nepal, Yemen and the USA but has always considered Delhi to be home. She has anchored both business and lifestyle shows for Network18. Besides news shows, Fatima has also anchored CNN-IBN's prime-time weekend show, Whats Cool, CNBC-TV18’s Business with Pleasure and CNN-IBN's consumer business show, All About the Money. Joining a news channel has been an intensive and educational experience for her; but she has no regrets. When not at work, she pursues her interests in reading (EVERYTHING), sampling rude food and contemporary Indian art. Also, she is a compulsive cleaner...
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