Testimonials

“Natasha’s work for both Reuters TV and Times Now has covered a large expanse – from U.N. Security Council resolutions and General Assembly debates for Reuters TV, to American presidential elections, Indo-U.S. relations and foreign affairs for Times Now. Since 2005, she has covered every annual U.N. General Assembly debate, developing a unique understanding of not only how the world body functions, but also the myriad world issues at stake, from the Syrian refugee crisis to North Korea sanctions. She has informed and enriched her news stories with a number of commendable traits: dedication to accuracy, ability to go into detail, in-depth international affairs knowledge, creative storytelling and hard working ethic.”
– Richard Roth, Senior U.N. Correspondent, CNN, New York

“Ms. Israni is one of the rare reporters who has a firm grasp on the dynamics and peculiarities of bilateral and trilateral groupings and is able to report on them consistently and in an informed way. She possesses a solid command of the broadcast medium and is a consummate professional. Her professionalism is enhanced further by an astute knowledge of foreign affairs, skillful interview techniques, and the determination and focus to undertake voluminous background research. I have met scores of journalists in my many years in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and various postings around the world, and certainly Ms. Israni stands out as exceptional. It is not only in connection with her work pertaining to the United Nations that Ms. Israni can be considered to be an outstanding journalist. Her prolific coverage for Times Now has included American politics, breaking news, Indo-U.S. relations, and America’s interests in Pakistan and Afghanistan.”
– Hardeep Singh Puri, Indian Ambassador to the United Nations (2009-2013)

“Working as a producer in the demanding and variable landscape of an international news agency (Reuters Video News) requires adaptability, sharp news sense, and the ability to work under pressure. Natasha displays all this, but also tenacity as a researcher, talent for writing, and creativity as a video editor. She possesses a range of skills uncommon in an individual journalist, and applies them adroitly, both as a lone reporter and as a team member charged with delivering the news quickly and accurately.”
– Rob Muir, Editor, News Video Online, Thomson Reuters, Washington, D.C.

“When it came to American affairs and politics, Natasha exhibited a special knack for explaining and illustrating the intricacies of local realities to her international audience without sounding either pedantic or simply skin-deep. I strongly believe this is a key quality for excellence in international reporting. It’s even trickier to accomplish within the time-constrained framework of television journalism.”
– Madhu Soman, Head of Broadcast Sales, Asia-Pacific, Bloomberg Media, Hong Kong

“Times Now’s coverage of shuttle Atlantis got No. 1 and No. 3 news ratings for that program time slot in India. Natasha was instrumental in helping us achieve that enviable rating at a time when the collaboration between Reuters and The Times of India was just beginning to establish itself in the English television news landscape in India. Little did we all know at the time that consecutive successes such as this one over several years would eventually lead to Times Now becoming a leader in Indian news. In an in-house evaluation of Reuters TV worldwide output, Times Now’s ratings-smashing coverage of space shuttle Atlantis was acknowledged as ‘Best of the Month.’”
– Gregory Beitchman, Vice President, Content Sales & Partnerships, CNN, London

“Natasha possesses an unusually high degree of empathy. I strongly believe that the power of empathy cannot be underestimated when it comes to outstanding storytelling. It informs her stories with insights and details that another journalist might not even notice. Further, this trait combines with her high ethical standards and her dedication to holding herself and her organizations accountable for the stories produced. The end result is that the treatment she gives complex stories is truly exceptional. I like to call it ‘the Natasha touch.’ She is able to interpret and convey complicated, nuanced stories in a super effective way to her vast audience. And to all of this, she brings objectivity, best journalism practices, and deep knowledge of international affairs.”
– Angela Chitkara, Founder and CEO, Seven Corridors, New York

“Natasha is an excellent reporter, avid storyteller and above all a thorough journalist professional. Her global perspective, ability to report exceptionally on a massive range of subjects, high production skills and dedicated approach to accuracy make her stand out as exceptional. Through her work with both Reuters and Times Now, Natasha has contributed significantly to educating a world audience about American events and affairs. Her continued voice as a dedicated international journalist is critical to ensuring that a large global populace has an informed, balanced understanding of U.S. issues and points of view.”
– Arnab Goswami, President & Editor-in-Chief Times Now and ET Now, Mumbai