'Take It From Someone Who Knows': Nidhi Razdan's Banter With Raghav Chadha Over His Harvard Plans

Drawing from this experience, Razdan posted on the social media platform X, saying, “Hi @raghav_chadha, this is not a bad suggestion. Take it from someone who knows."

Razdan’s comment came after a parody account had replied to Chadha’s post with the message, “Ache se email check kar le bhai," asking him to double-check his email.

The former TV anchor, in a witty follow-up, added, “And ironically many of you who mock me can’t tell the difference between a parody account and the real person."

Earlier today, Chadha had announced his invitation to the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School’s Global Leadership Program. The program, which runs from March 5 to 13, focuses on Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century.

“I am delighted to share that I’ve been selected by the prestigious Harvard University for its program on Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century – at Harvard Kennedy School @Kennedy_School in Boston, USA," Chadha had posted.

In a follow-up to Razdan’s post, Chadha responded, saying, “Turns out, the email was genuine! Excited to begin this journey of learning! And to those asking who paid for it – I appreciate you holding me accountable – it’s a fully-funded program."

Razdan, who worked with NDTV for over 21 years, had been duped in 2020 when a scammer contacted her, posing as a representative of Harvard University. She had announced in June 2020 that she was leaving NDTV for a role as an associate professor at Harvard.

Despite her initial excitement, it turned out that the position was a scam. Razdan later shared her ordeal publicly, revealing that the offer letter, university insignia, and letterhead all looked genuine, convincing her to submit her resume and participate in a 90-minute online interview. However, she eventually found out that it had all been part of a fraudulent scheme.

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