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Founder & Editor, , Beatroot News

Faye D�Souza is an award-winning journalist who has gained popularity, especially among the youth, for her balanced and unbiased style of journalism. With a following of over 3 million across social media platforms, Faye and her team of journalists have built a reputation for reliable, verified, non-partisan news updates on social media. Faye has been the recipient of several awards for her journalism including the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism the RedInk Award for "Journalist of the Year" in 2018 and the RedInk Award for reporting on health during the pandemic in 2021. She was also named Vogue�s Woman of the Year, and Impact�s 40 under 40 and has been rated among the most impactful women in media and marketing in India. Faye began her journalistic career at CNBC-TV18, where she honed her skills in covering business and finance, economic crime and corporate affairs. Transitioning to ET Now, she continued her focus on personal finance delivering incisive reporting and analysis on market trends and financial developments. She moved on to Mirror Now to become the youngest women journalist in India to head any national TV news channel as Executive Editor, where she tackled a wide array of pressing social and civic issues, exhibiting a fearless and direct approach to holding authorities accountable and advocating for societal change. Her work at Mirror Now cemented her reputation as one of India's foremost journalists, known for her unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity and her dedication to shedding light on issues of public interest. Following her exit from television, Faye has launched her news app called Beatroot News to innovate with formats and restore dignity and credibility to news. In less than 6 months, Beatroot News gathered over 160k users, demonstrating its growing popularity. In addition, Beatroot News distinguishes itself from other news apps by adhering to a principled approach. It takes a stand against using algorithms and clickbait headlines, ensuring that news is delivered in its true essence. The app prioritizes the value of responsible journalism, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about the issues that shape our society.