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Shishir Joshi launches Journalism Mentor
Shishir Joshi, who recently moved from MiD DAY as its group editorial director, has launched his entrepreneurial initiative, Journalism Mentor. He has joined hands with senior journalist Dr Aloke Thakore to launch this one-year mentorship programme for aspiring journalists. The programme will begin in August 2009 and will be conducted in Mumbai.
MiD DAY’s Shishir Joshi puts in his papers
Shishir Joshi, group editorial director, MiD DAY Group has put in his papers. Joshi (pictured) who joined the daily to drive synergy between the company’s print, radio, web and mobile properties, has been with the group for 16 months now. Abhijit Majumder, currently resident editor, Delhi MiD DAY, will take over as executive editor for all editions, based out of Mumbai.
MiD-DAY Pune to launch on 18 August
MiD-DAY is set to launch its Pune edition on 18 August. This is the fourth market for Mid-DAY after Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. The tabloid is targeted at young working professionals across Pune in line with the brand's YUMPI philosophy (Young Urban Mobile Professional of India). It is positioned as a fun break in the middle of the work day: 'Make Work Fun. Take a MiD-DAY Break'.
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