Veteran journalist Saurabh Dwivedi, founding editor of Lallantop and India Today Hindi, has resigned from India Today Group Digital after 12 years. Following his departure, Kuldeep Mishra will assume full editorial leadership at Lallantop, while Rajat Sain will head the production team. Both Mishra and Sain were part of Lallantop’s founding team.
"Thank you, @TheLallantop for identity, lessons, and courage.And best wishes for the future. My association here comes to an end. I will introspect, take a leisure break and then talk about the resolve to move forward. You all have also taught me many things. Thank you," Dwivedi said in a post on X.
Dwivedi became a Features Editor at aajtak.in within the India Today Group's Mediaplex initiative. Over time, he rose to become one of the group's leading editorial figures.
Senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai responded to Dwivedi’s announcement on X, saying, "We will all miss you @saurabhtop and I will miss you even more. For me,Neta Nagri will always remain a special show . And @TheLallantop a real trend setter. Hopefully our paths will cross again. Good luck and god bless!"
As the founding editor of Lallantop, Dwivedi was instrumental in developing the unique editorial tone of the digital platform and broadening its appeal among young, Hindi-speaking audiences, especially in India's Hindi heartland.