Welcome to Skillcast, the podcast by the London Organisation of Skills Development. In this episode, host Nurbanu interviews Leena Dhankhar, Chief Correspondent with the National Daily Hindustan Times from India. Lina shares her extensive experience in covering various crimes, including illegal immigration, cyber fraud, and gang activities. She discusses the challenges and dangers of her job, provides insights into the operations of gangsters in India, and highlights the critical issue of illegal immigration. Lina also talks about the importance of ethical journalism and provides advice for aspiring journalists.

00:00 Introduction to Skillcast

00:23 Meet Leena Dhankhar: Crime Journalist

00:54 Exploring the World of Crime Reporting

01:45 The Life of Gangsters in India

04:05 Challenges and Risks in Crime Journalism

05:39 Illegal Immigration: A Growing Concern

11:12 Ethics and Integrity in Journalism

12:57 Balancing Work and Personal Life

15:02 Journey to Becoming a Journalist

17:07 Advice for Aspiring Journalists