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Through The Lens of Raghu Rai: An evening in Mumbai
A film screening at the open air venue –Press Club Mumbai terrace—brought alive the works and perspective of the legendary photographer, Raghu Rai
What is the truth behind the ‘Chota Pakistan’ video?
A man calling Kavalande village ‘Chota Pakistan’ in a video of a Muslim gathering, has gone viral
Guess where India stands on the World Press Freedom Index?
India’s ranking has fallen to 150 out of 180 countries, slipping further this year in the Reporters Without Borders’ Index
Replace toothless Press Council with Media Council: NAJ, DUJ
On eve of World Press Freedom Day, observed on May 3, the National Alliance of Journalists, Delhi Union of Journalists analyse the state of the media today
A fair media can defang intolerance
There is a strong voice of moderates from within Muslim ranks that can be properly channelised by the media to give a rounded assessment of Islamic issues
Refrain from using scandalous headlines: I & B Ministry to private channels
Ministry says channels have been making “unsubstantiated and fabricated claims”, “using hyperbole in order to incite audience” and “may incite communal hatred“
Jahangirpuri: Navika Kumar, Anjana Om Kashyap demolish media credibility further
The veteran anchors were a reminder of how not to report from ground zero or even online about a sensitive developing story
Social media platforms finally compel extremist groups to shun hate speech, fake news
A ‘clean up’ drive is underway on Meta, Instagram and Twitter, as administrators of various ‘nationalist’ Hindutva groups are now asking members to refrain from abusive and hateful content
Khargone: Why is the administration ignoring the proliferation of hate on social media?
Given how incendiary forwards and inflammatory speeches incite Communal hate and targeted violence, administrative inaction is worrisome
Kashmir: Journalist Aasif Sultan jailed under PSA, after getting bail
He has already been imprisoned for four years; under the PSA an individual can be detained without trial for up to six months
Teesta Setalvad is NOT making any movie titled “The Gujarat Files”: CJP to YouTube news channels
CJP Team -
Two YouTube news channels had aired baseless, inflammatory and defamatory rumours about the Human rights defender’s involvement with a movie based on the 2002 Gujarat violence
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If Stan Swamy, the Martyr, were alive today ….
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