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Suhasini Haidar
Jury 2026

Suhasini Haidar

Diplomatic Affairs Editor

The Hindu

Biography

Suhasini Haidar is the Diplomatic Affairs Editor of *The Hindu* and one of India's foremost journalists covering foreign policy, diplomacy, and international affairs. With over three decades of experience in broadcast and print journalism, she has reported extensively on India's engagement with the world and on major geopolitical developments across regions.

Before joining *The Hindu*, Suhasini had a distinguished career in television journalism, serving in senior editorial and reporting roles with *CNN-IBN* and *CNN International*. During her tenure, she covered some of the most significant global and regional events, reporting from conflict zones, international summits, and diplomatic engagements across South Asia, West Asia, Europe, and the United States.

At *The Hindu*, she leads coverage of India's foreign policy, diplomacy, and strategic affairs, providing in-depth analysis and reporting on issues that shape India's relations with the world. She is widely respected for her nuanced understanding of international relations and her ability to explain complex geopolitical developments to diverse audiences.

A frequent commentator on foreign policy and international affairs, Suhasini has moderated and participated in numerous national and international forums on diplomacy, security, and global governance. Through her journalism, she continues to contribute significantly to informed public discourse on India's place in an increasingly interconnected world.

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