Media Watch
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
The prime minister has not been pressed on key matters such as the electoral bonds controversy, his anti-Muslim statements or the allegations against Revanna.
Abhik Deb
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NBDSA asks News18 India, Times Now Navbharat, Aaj Tak to remove videos targeting Muslims
The news regulatory body also imposed fines on News 18 and Times Now for its shows connecting murder of Shraddha Walker to ‘love jihad’.
Scroll Staff
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Adani Group acquires 50.50% stake in news agency IANS
All operational and management control of the agency will be with the conglomerate.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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Varanasi poll: As 33 nominations are rejected, eight applicants allege that the process was rigged
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What a regal South Indian ornament in a famous Rossetti painting tells us about the British Raj
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May global fiction: Six hot-off-the-press books to take you on a world literary tour
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Delhi HC tells ‘The Wire’ to pull down report on chief secretary’s alleged links to land deal
The report alleged that the official’s son Karan Chauhan had links with a family that benefited from inflated compensation for land acquired by the NHAI.
Scroll Staff
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INDIA bloc’s TV anchor boycott: How can Indian journalism restore its credibility?
The line between journalism and propaganda has been blurred to an extent that most journalists have lost the ability to tell which is which.
Anjali Mody
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What about human rights, poverty?: What the international media is saying about the Delhi G20 summit
India’s perceived democratic backsliding and the attempt to hide the poor away behind curtains are among the subjects of articles in the international press.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Calcutta HC quashes case against journalist Sudhir Chaudhary for promoting enmity
The complainant had alleged that Chaudhary’s 2016 coverage of disturbance in Dhulagarh for Zee News had led to communal tensions.
Scroll Staff
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Modi in Washington: US media highlights democracy debate, Indian media focuses on pageantry
Indian media steered clear of reporting on alleged democratic backsliding in India being a possible hurdle in strengthening of the bilateral ties.
Nachiket Deuskar
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What Americans are debating about India as Modi visits Washington: Human rights or counter to China?
Modi’s state visit to Washington will be the first by an Indian leader in 14 years.
Nachiket Deuskar
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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Has minor withdrawn her complaint? A media narrative war has broken out over wrestler’s allegations
The contradictory news reportage on the wrestlers’ protest comes at a time when the BJP is under pressure over the issue.
Nachiket Deuskar
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Tucker Carlson’s departure from US Fox News highlights the challenge of faking authenticity
The anti-establishment, working-class persona embraced by many of Fox’s broadcasters has always been a performance.
Jacob L Nelson, The Conversation
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Adani Group acquires 27.26% stakes in NDTV from founders, completes majority acquisition
The ports-to-energy conglomerate now holds a 56.45% stake in the news channel.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings to take the final playoffs spot
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Sift Kaur Samra, Niraj Kumar win 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants