Misinformation can be lethal, as the Covid-19 pandemic has tragically demonstrated. Over the past months, widely circulated messages about quack remedies and untested treatments have led to unfortunate deaths.
The pandemic has also shown how disinformation can maim the body politic, as those in power in India have generated toxic clouds of fake news to hide their failures and conceal the extent of the disaster.
Amidst these evasions and distortions, Scroll.in has retained its status as the preferred source of credible news for millions of readers every month.
With our hard-hitting ground reportage, reliable coverage of news developments, astute features on culture and a spotlight on sports, we are the Indian independent digital news publication with the widest reach.
But running a high-quality newsroom takes significant resources. Producing rigorous journalism requires the support of engaged readers. That is why we are appealing for contributions to our Ground Reporting Fund. If you’d like to assist our effort, click here.
Remember: the survival of the free press requires those who value independent journalism to help pay for it.
