Palki Sharma
Palki Sharma Upadhyay is an Indian journalist and news commentator, widely followed for her incisive take on geopolitics and world events.
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About Palki Sharma
Palki Sharma Upadhyay is one of India’s most respected and influential journalists, known for her sharp analysis, global perspective, and commanding on-screen presence. A prominent face in modern Indian journalism, Palki has built a reputation for simplifying complex global narratives and presenting them with clarity, depth, and confidence. Formerly working with Firstpost, India’s official YouTube news platform, where she hosted popular shows like Between the Lines and Flashback, both designed to break down complicated stories into engaging, compact episodes that resonate with diverse audiences.
Before joining Firstpost, Palki was a celebrated news anchor and editor at WION TV, where she hosted the widely acclaimed prime-time show Gravitas. Her incisive storytelling, nuanced global coverage, and bold viewpoints made Gravitas one of the most-watched international news analysis shows in India. Her ability to hold viewers’ attention while exploring geopolitics, international relations, and world affairs has earned her immense respect and a loyal audience across continents.
Palki’s journalism career spans over eleven years, including an impactful stint at CNN-IBN, where she refined her research-driven approach and developed a strong command over narrative-driven reporting. Throughout her journey, she has contributed significantly to both journalism and media design, consistently setting benchmarks for thoughtful and responsible news presentation.
Beyond her newsroom achievements, Palki Sharma Upadhyay is also a sought-after motivational speaker and thought leader, known for her sessions on media literacy, leadership, storytelling, communication, and entrepreneurship. Her talks draw from years of global reporting, editorial leadership, and real-world experiences that equip audiences with deeper understanding and practical insights.
Palki Sharma Upadhyay is one of India’s most respected and influential journalists, known for her sharp analysis, global perspective, and commanding on-screen presence. A prominent face in modern Indian journalism, Palki has built a reputation for simplifying complex global narratives and presenting them with clarity, depth, and confidence. Formerly working with Firstpost, India’s official YouTube news platform, where she hosted popular shows like Between the Lines and Flashback, both designed to break down complicated stories into engaging, compact episodes that resonate with diverse audiences.
Before joining Firstpost, Palki was a celebrated news anchor and editor at WION TV, where she hosted the widely acclaimed prime-time show Gravitas. Her incisive storytelling, nuanced global coverage, and bold viewpoints made Gravitas one of the most-watched international news analysis shows in India. Her ability to hold viewers’ attention while exploring geopolitics, international relations, and world affairs has earned her immense respect and a loyal audience across continents.
Palki’s journalism career spans over eleven years, including an impactful stint at CNN-IBN, where she refined her research-driven approach and developed a strong command over narrative-driven reporting. Throughout her journey, she has contributed significantly to both journalism and media design, consistently setting benchmarks for thoughtful and responsible news presentation.
Beyond her newsroom achievements, Palki Sharma Upadhyay is also a sought-after motivational speaker and thought leader, known for her sessions on media literacy, leadership, storytelling, communication, and entrepreneurship. Her talks draw from years of global reporting, editorial leadership, and real-world experiences that equip audiences with deeper understanding and practical insights.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Palki Sharma
Over 30 Years of Excellence in Journalism
Managing editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay is respected for clarity, credibility, impactful storytelling.
Creator of ‘Flashback’ & ‘Between the Lines’ at UTV
Hosted shows simplifying current affairs for clearer, engaging audience understanding.
Managing Editor & News Anchor
Held senior editorial positions across leading media houses.
Digital Transformation with Firstpost
Successfully transitioned from traditional broadcast journalism to digital media space.
Founder of Reyva – Designer Saree Brand
Launched her designer saree label, Reyva.
Simplifying Global News for Viewers
Makes complex global events simple and engaging for wide audiences.
Recognized Speaker & Thought Leader
Palki Sharma engages audiences with insights on media, global affairs.
Excellence in Broadcasting
Renowned for composure, sharp analysis, human-centric style redefining global news.
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Palki Sharma
Palki Sharma Upadhyay is an Indian journalist and news commentator, widely followed for her incisive take on geopolitics and world events.
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Palki Sharma Upadhyay is now Founder and Director of India Global Review, a digital-first newsroom on world affairs with an Indian lens, launched in 2026 after her exit from Firstpost. engage4more lists her for corporate keynotes on global affairs.
Palki Sharma now runs her own media venture, India Global Review, after stepping down as Managing Editor of Firstpost in January 2026. engage4more lists her as a speaker for leadership forums, conferences and corporate events on geopolitics and media.
Palki Sharma Upadhyay is an Indian journalist and news anchor with over two decades in broadcasting, known for Gravitas on WION and Vantage on Firstpost. engage4more lists her for keynotes on global affairs, media literacy and leadership.
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Through engage4more, Palki Sharma speaks on geopolitics, India's place in the world, media literacy, misinformation and building a credible personal brand. Her clear, sharp delivery suits leadership summits, strategy offsites and global-business audiences.
Palki Sharma launched India Global Review in 2026 to build an independent, digital-first newsroom that brings India's view to global conversations. engage4more books her to share lessons on reinvention and leaving a senior role to build something new.
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Palki Sharma can be requested through engage4more for events in India and abroad, as well as virtual sessions. Her global-affairs focus makes her a strong fit for multinational teams, diaspora forums and international business conferences.
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