Media Ethics
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NBDSA asks Aaj Tak to remove ‘fictional video’ targeting Rahul Gandhi
During a show, anchor Sudhir Chaudhary narrated the story of a highway dacoit while discussing the Congress leader’s conviction in a 2019 defamation case.
Scroll Staff
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The Associated Press is changing its crime reporting practices to give people a ‘second chance’
The largest news agency in the US will no longer name those arrested in minor crimes when it is unlikely to cover the story’s resolution.
Maggie Jones Patterson, The Conversation & Romayne Smith Fullerton, The Conversation
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Times Now censured, two Kannada channels fined for biased coverage of Tablighi Jamaat congregation
The News Broadcasting Standards Authority fined News18 Kannada Rs 1 lakh and Suvarna News Rs 50,000.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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ED searches increased by 86 times under Modi government compared to UPA decade: Report
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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BBC has been dealt by a body blow by the inquiry report into the 1995 Diana interview
Critics of the UK’s public broadcaster will be sharpening their knives over the latest scandal.
Tim Luckhurst, The Conversation
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Karnataka HC directs media to strictly adhere to programming code on plea on breach of privacy
A lawyer and BJP member in his petition said media houses violated the privacy of Ramesh Jarkiholi by airing purported explicit videos of him.
Scroll Staff
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Britain’s toxic tabloids had overreached themselves long before Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview
There is a longstanding culture in British print journalism that, as far as celebrities are concerned, ‘their business is our business’.
Steven Barnett, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Editors Guild asks Republic TV to be responsible, urges Mumbai Police not to victimise journalists
It added that the police must ensure the investigation does not become a tool to suppress media rights.
Scroll Staff
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Times Now asked to air apology to activist for derogatory remarks during 2018 debate
The News Broadcasting Standards Authority said the channel referred to Sanjukta Basu in its shows as ‘Hindu hater’, ‘vile troll’.
Scroll Staff
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Sushant Singh death: News broadcasting authority directs four channels to apologise for coverage
Aaj Tak, Zee News, News 24 and India TV have been ordered to air public apologies for insensitive and sensationalised reporting.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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New York Times’ ‘Caliphate’ podcast was problematic even when its credibility was not in doubt
Rukmini Callimachi’s project on ISIS has been questioned after its main source was arrested for perpetrating a ‘terrorism hoax’.
Rafia Zakaria, Dawn.com
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Republic TV ordered to apologise for Arnab Goswami’s remarks by broadcasting standards authority
The apology has to be run before the anchor’s 9 pm flagship show on September 7.
Scroll Staff
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International attention to the Thai cave rescue shows how media coverage, images influence empathy
The trapped soccer players needed our help and sympathy. But we should also extend similar compassion to those caught up in long-term crises.
Dan Crimston, The Conversation
The Field
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage