LEADERSHIP WITH VISION: Prof. Dhiraj Singh Charts Bennett Media‑Tech Future
Times of Bennett | Updated: Jul 25, 2025 13:48
Prof. Dhiraj Singh arrives at Bennett with a 25-plus year portfolio that reads like the evolution of Indian media from front‑page editorials at Hindustan Times and Times of India to ground‑breaking shows at India Today and award‑winning leadership of Lok Sabha Television . An author‑artist‑documentarian in equal measure, he led his team to win awards such as the Ramnath Goenka and Ladli Media awards for impactful programming, founded the digital arts hub Hunar‑TV, and launched the country’s first “Journalism for Peace” honours.
Credibility that converts to impact
● Multi‑platform pioneer: steered print, TV, and digital newsrooms to #1 ratings and double‑digit audience growth.
● Institute builder: led Dadasaheb Phalke International Film School and MIT‑WPU’s Media faculty, designing curricula now benchmarked by peer universities.
● Creative powerhouse: Salis Mania’s Best Author 2023 for Master O; abstract art exhibitions across Europe and Asia.
Vision 2025: Media + Tech + Purpose
1. Immersive Storytelling Labs – AR/VR studios where students craft news in 3D spaces and mixed‑reality documentaries.
2. AI‑Driven Content Hub – real‑time analytics on audience sentiment to teach data‑backed narrative design.
3. Peace Journalism Incubator – seed grants and mentorship for reportage that bridges divides, anchored by his hallmark award platform.
4. Global Co‑Creation Network – joint courses and live projects with film & media schools in the UK, Japan, and the UAE to hit 25 % cross‑border enrolment.
5. Creator‑to‑C‑Suite Pathways – industry residencies with streaming giants and culture tech startups, targeting 95 % placement within six months.
Prof. Singh’s mantra “Create, Compute, Connect” sets the stage forTimes School of Media to become Asia’s most innovative cradle for tech‑infused, purpose‑driven storytellers
Credibility that converts to impact
● Multi‑platform pioneer: steered print, TV, and digital newsrooms to #1 ratings and double‑digit audience growth.
● Institute builder: led Dadasaheb Phalke International Film School and MIT‑WPU’s Media faculty, designing curricula now benchmarked by peer universities.
● Creative powerhouse: Salis Mania’s Best Author 2023 for Master O; abstract art exhibitions across Europe and Asia.
Vision 2025: Media + Tech + Purpose
1. Immersive Storytelling Labs – AR/VR studios where students craft news in 3D spaces and mixed‑reality documentaries.
2. AI‑Driven Content Hub – real‑time analytics on audience sentiment to teach data‑backed narrative design.
3. Peace Journalism Incubator – seed grants and mentorship for reportage that bridges divides, anchored by his hallmark award platform.
4. Global Co‑Creation Network – joint courses and live projects with film & media schools in the UK, Japan, and the UAE to hit 25 % cross‑border enrolment.
5. Creator‑to‑C‑Suite Pathways – industry residencies with streaming giants and culture tech startups, targeting 95 % placement within six months.
Prof. Singh’s mantra “Create, Compute, Connect” sets the stage for
