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MCC honours two of its distinguished alumni for their services in their chosen fields

MCC honours two alumni for their exemplary contributions in their fields. Sashi Kumar, founder of Media Development Foundation, and Ruth Kattumuri, founder of Indian Observatory in the London School of Economics, were recognised with a plaque, medal and citation. Ms. Ruth and Mr. Sashi spoke of the impact of MCC…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

NewsClick arrests: journalists and activists hold protest against attack on press freedom

Citizens, journalists protest against raids, arrests of Newsclick journalists; condemn attack on press freedom. Sashi Kumar calls it an 'undeclared Emergency'; Vaishna Roy questions labelling of journalism as an act of terrorism; T.M. Krishna warns of instilling fear among citizens.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Veteran journalists call for media reform movement at Freedom Fest event

Calling for media reform, Sashi Kumar said that journalists and citizens must join hands to regain credibility. Technology has enabled democratisation, but also led to breathlessness & immediacy. Algorithms determine choices & create scepticism. Journalists must embrace tech & stand up for freedom. Legacy media failed to invest in tech…

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023