Media Analysis
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Are YouTubers now as important as TV journalists in shaping Indian politics?
India has seen a spate of arrests of YouTubers and even harsh new laws to control content.
Umang Poddar
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In the US, Hindus and Muslims prefer to watch CNN, while white evangelicals like Fox News
An analysis of data from different surveys shows how different religious groups in the US watch TV news.
Ryan Burge, The Conversation
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In Karnataka, Janardhana Reddy’s downfall mirrors the BJP’s dwindling fortunes in Bellary
The mining baron’s arrest for alleged corruption also has all the trappings of sweet revenge for his bête noire Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
Sowmya Aji
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Explosion of digital media ensures that journalist is not the last word on news, says Smriti Irani
Her statement comes days after her ministry withdrew guidelines aimed at punishing journalists for spreading fake news.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: Fareed Zakaria’s message on how the media should cover the government is true for India too
There is one gaping hole in the United States democratic system: the president, said Zakaria.
Scroll Staff
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Why bad news for one Muslim American is bad news for all Muslims
Since Muslim Americans are an extreme 'outgroup', they're all the more vulnerable to discrimination, especially in the wake of negative media coverage.
Muniba Saleem, The Conversation
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes