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From news to real estate: P Sainath on how corporate power is undermining media freedom
The other day, P. Sainath was in Ahmedabad to deliver a lecture on the "Role of Media in Democracy: Prospects and Retrospect." An excellent speaker, he is not just...
Indian elections: disinformation threatens to exacerbate religious tensions
In a country with low press freedom and media...
Media: 4th Pillar of Democracy Crumbles Under BJP Rule
In this episode of Unmasking the Media, Bhasha Singh...
Indian journalists and activists protest against Bangladeshi photographer’s arrest
Over 250 photographers, artists, journalists and activists have issued...
Hate speech videos and articles by BJP leaders erased from Internet
BJP leaders’ comments for Muslims, Christians, Dalits and women...
Hate Watch: CJP files complaint over hate-filled Zee News segment
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CJP has filed an official complaint with the NBSA...
Hate watch: Zee News airs show demonising Muslims
Show twists words and facts to increase the divide...
The term ‘fake news’ is doing great harm
During a recent press conference in the UK, Donald...
Gujarat court sets aside Adani Group’s defamation suit against The Wire
In a resounding slap in the face of those...
Blocked after Questioning #TalktoaMuslim: Facebook Community Standards are Communal
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We are cultural warriors: Anand Patwardhan
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