latform’s flagship offerings. Through the show and her editorial leadership, she presented global developments through an Indian lens, earning widespread recognition for clarity, perspective, and impact.
Shaping Editorial Direction at Firstpost
Beyond her on-air presence, Sharma contributed significantly to building a strong editorial team and fostering a culture focused on journalistic rigour and consistency. Her leadership helped define Firstpost’s voice in global affairs, geopolitics, and international news coverage.
Sources familiar with the development said Sharma’s next professional move has not been officially announced, though she is understood to be exploring entrepreneurial pursuits.
Binoy Prabhakar Takes Over as Chief Content Officer
As part of a leadership transition, Binoy Prabhakar has joined Firstpost as Chief Content Officer. Prabhakar recently moved on from his role as Chief Content Officer at Hindustan Times.
A senior editor with over 25 years of experience, Prabhakar has held leadership roles across some of India’s most prominent media organisations, including The Economic Times, The Indian Express, Moneycontrol, and CNBCTV18.com.
He is known for his expertise in digital-first journalism, newsroom transformation, and building scalable content operations across platforms.
A New Phase for Firstpost
Prabhakar’s appointment signals Firstpost’s focus on strengthening its content strategy, editorial depth, and digital news leadership as the platform continues to expand its reach and influence.
With Palki Sharma’s departure marking the end of a defining editorial chapter, and Binoy Prabhakar’s arrival bringing seasoned digital leadership, Firstpost is entering a new phase in its evolution within India’s competitive digital media landscape.
