For a reporter, sources are sacrosanct. Finding the right sources, nurturing and retaining them is an important component of the job. Sometimes, in the enthusiasm to retain a good source, a journalist may go a little too far, which could have consequences. The world of journalism is full of such stories.
Everyone has their own methods of finding and retaining sources. Being a teetotaller and a non-smoker, I have always found myself at a disadvantage compared to my peers, who manage to build a rapport with people over a shared cigarette or a drink.
Editorial | A Nuh model: On Haryana and the determination of the political executive
