The need to revive blogging in India
The rise of social networks has resulted in most people expending their thoughts in the form of instant reactions on social media networks. This, in my view, runs counter to …
Mass media
The Demands of the India Unites Agitation
To, The People of India We, the undersigned, as representatives of our respective political parties, undertake to fulfill the following demands raised by various organisations and individuals during the joint …
Cobrapost Press Release: Operation 136: Part II
This post is republished in public interest from the Cobrapost website, which appears to be having trouble. Cobrapost exposes more than two dozen media houses, including some prima donnas of …
A prominent builder filed a civil suit against my activist colleague Krish for publishing articles against the builder
A prominent builder filed a civil suit against my activist colleague Krish for publishing articles against the builder. Here’s what Krish says about the suit: Last weekend, I was served …
Euphemisms of inhumanity
“Why don’t you get a job?” she asked. “Well my child is severely disabled and needs care.” I replied. A simple reply changed the direction of the conversation. “You really …
Cobrapost investigation of police complicity in 1984 anti-Sikh riots #Chapter84
Cobrapost Investigates Complicity of Delhi Police in Anti-Sikh Riots in Delhi The anti-Sikh riots of 1984, resulted in more than 3,000 deaths in the national capital. In a new sting …
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Open letter to Indian media about Lok Sabha Elections
Dear media, India is witnessing an unprecedented event. It is the largest election to date in the world. We have them every five years, but our population has grown since …
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Alleged victim’s testimony in the Tarun Tejpal case at variance with CCTV footage
Four months in jail without bail, and with testimony that has visible loopholes, certainly requires a case to be examined thoroughly, not just by the courts but also democracy’s watchdog, …
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What is paid news in India and why is it such a problem?
Indian citizens have the freedom of speech. But freedom of speech in itself means little without freedom of information. If you are free to decide for yourself and speak up, …
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