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Just a ‘bright, appealing colour’: Prasar Bharati CEO on Doordarshan’s new saffron logo

The CEO of Prasar Bharati has defended the new Doordarshan logo after a tirade of criticism on social media. The public broadcaster this week changed the logo’s colour from red to a fetching shade of saffron.

Newslaundry · Apr 20, 2024

TV Newsance 249: TV news data is out! Godi media EXPOSED

This week, we have an exclusive for you. Newslaundry analysed the debates of six prominent TV news anchors and collated data on the themes of their primetime shows in the run up to the Lok Sabha election.

Newslaundry · Apr 20, 2024

Hafta 481: Trust deficit in EVMs, BJP manifesto

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, and Anand Vardhan are joined by political analyst Suhas Palshikar, tech expert Madhav Deshpande, and professor Shruti Kapila.

Newslaundry · Apr 20, 2024

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Hafta letters: Kejriwal arrest, farmers’ protest, defection

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Newslaundry · Apr 20, 2024

Awful and Awesome Ep 349: Amar Singh Chamkila, Aattam, Baby Reindeer

While discussing headlines:

Newslaundry · Apr 19, 2024

‘We are watching’: How citizen-led initiatives safeguard democracy, electoral process

A string of violations of the model code of conduct during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls were reported to the election commission by the Indian Civil Liberties Union, a network of lawyers, students and activists. This time, the organisation is gearing to relaunch its #WeAreWatching project to create awareness about…

Newslaundry · Apr 19, 2024

In poll season, is it only glitter or gold for YouTube journalists?

At the grassroots, a new crop of journalists is creating a wave – independent, operating on social media, and focusing on hyperlocal issues and dialogues. But without the backing of big media outlets and money from advertisements, how are these journalists faring, especially in the election season?

Newslaundry · Apr 18, 2024

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‘100% lie’: Meet the farmers named in double income success stories by govt institute

Himanshu, an 18-year-old resident of Khurshidpura village of Gautam Buddha Nagar’s Dadri, was surprised when told that his income had doubled, that he owned five acres of land, and earned Rs 5 lakh each year.

Newslaundry · Apr 16, 2024

Amenities absent, parties missing: The Gondwana Adivasis away from Amrit Kaal and change

Many villages in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh are home to several tribal communities, including the Gonds and Baigas. While the government claims that India has entered its Amrit Kaal, these are areas which lack potable water and basic medical facilities even 75 years after independence.

Newslaundry · Apr 15, 2024

Behind lull at Jaipur’s poll merchandise hub: ‘Shift to phone’, EC vigil, ‘no money’ for Cong

The Lok Sabha elections are just days away in Rajasthan, but unlike previous polls, the streets in the capital Jaipur are denuded of campaign material. Except Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s face on hoardings at crucial junctions.

Newslaundry · Apr 15, 2024

Awful and Awesome Ep 348: Ripley, Scoop, election songs, WrestleMania

While discussing Ripley:

Newslaundry · Apr 12, 2024

Hafta 479: Katchatheevu controversy, the role of India’s Election Commission

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Manisha Pande are joined by ex-Chief Election Commissioner Dr SY Quraishi, and academic Professor R Manivannan.

Newslaundry · Apr 6, 2024

Hafta 478: TM Krishna awards row, Kejriwal’s arrest and PMLA Act

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Manisha Pandey are joined by music producer and public health consultant Dr Aiswarya Rao.

Newslaundry · Mar 30, 2024

Awful and Awesome Ep 346: Maamla Legal Hai, Irish Wish, The Gentlemen

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Newslaundry · Mar 29, 2024

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Newslaundry · Mar 22, 2024

Awful and Awesome Ep 345: Murder Mubarak, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Daniel Sloss

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Newslaundry · Mar 21, 2024

Kalli Purie just gave the most honest definition of Godi Media yet

Indian mainstream media generally has a thick skin. This is somewhat essential when you’ve collectively decided to cheer the government, blithely regurgitating the government line with no time for anyone who might condemn or criticise this cravenness.

Newslaundry · Mar 15, 2024

Awful and Awesome Ep 344: Oscars, Poor Things, Manjummel Boys

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Newslaundry · Mar 14, 2024

HC upholds order directing Bloomberg to take down Zee ‘irregularities’ report

The Delhi High Court has upheld the trial court order directing Bloomberg to take down a report alleging that the Securities and Exchange Board of India had found irregularities to the tune of 241 million US dollars at Zee Entertainment, Bar and Bench reported.

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Newslaundry · Mar 11, 2024

SC grants interim protection to Sudhir Chaudhary in Jharkhand tribal remarks case

The Supreme Court has granted interim protection to Aaj Tak’s consulting editor Sudhir Chaudhary in the case pertaining to his alleged anti-tribal remarks following the arrest of former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · Mar 11, 2024

‘Lobbies pressuring Modi govt’: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh stir, failed talks with Centre

“There are industrial lobbies, mining lobbies that are putting pressure on the (Central) government. We (Ladakh) don’t mean much to them. We are just meek tribal people,” said Sonam Wangchuk, educator and climate activist, as to why the Narendra Modi government, despite its promises in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls…

Newslaundry · Mar 11, 2024

SC dismisses SBI plea seeking extension of electoral bonds deadline

The Supreme Court has dismissed the State Bank of India’s petition seeking an extension of the deadline to publish information about donations made through electoral bonds. The court has told SBI to disclose the details by Tuesday, and for the Election Commission to publish the data by March 15, according…

Newslaundry · Mar 11, 2024

In Bihar, low registration for govt scheme keeps pregnant women from accessing healthcare

Merely 3.97 lakh pregnant women in Bihar, against 15.01 lakh institutional deliveries, availed of benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, or central government’s maternity benefit scheme, in 2021–22, as per data compiled by the state’s women and child development department.

Newslaundry · Mar 9, 2024

‘Act of hatred’: Delhi locals demand stricter action against cop who kicked namazis

It was a scene of outrage in north Delhi’s Inderlok locality on Friday as Delhi police sub-inspector Manoj Kumar Tomar kicked men offering namaz on the road outside a mosque. A video of the incident went viral on social media, and Tomar was subsequently suspended.

Newslaundry · Mar 9, 2024

Reporters Without Orders Ep 312: Caste killing in Chennai, Himanta’s media empire

This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by Newslaundry’s Pratyush Deep and The News Minute’s Nidharshana Raju.

Newslaundry · Mar 9, 2024

Surveillance, online harassment, hostile crowds: Safety guide for journalists ahead of elections

Secure your digital accounts, protect yourself against phishing and digital surveillance, prepare yourself for online harassment, and watch out for your physical safety while reporting from rallies and crowds.

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