Through The Looking-glass
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The Readers’ Editor writes: More than ‘pliable’, journalists must condemn attacks on colleagues
A Manipur journalist critical of CM has been sent to jail for a year. In Kerala, a cameraperson was attacked for doing her job during the Sabarimala protests.
Kalpana Sharma
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The Readers’ Editor writes: Newsrooms must begin conversations about how we discuss caste
Some Dalits are questioning the media’s use of language – and that is a good thing.
Kalpana Sharma
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The Readers’ Editor writes: I look forward to a conversation with the readers of Scroll.in
This exchange can inform readers about the challenges editors face, and tell editors what readers notice, appreciate, or dislike.
Kalpana Sharma
Trending
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Bodies with hands tied uncovered from mass graves in Gaza, says UN
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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Kalpana Sharma will be Scroll.in’s new Readers’ Editor
She will inquire into and respond to readers’ concerns and complaints.
Scroll Staff
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The Readers’ Editor writes: Scroll.in readers must take ownership of the office that reports to them
‘I leave this wonderful publication after two very interesting years,’ writes C Rammanohar Reddy.
C Rammanohar Reddy
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The Readers’ Editor writes: Indian media is under attack – and its only defence is good journalism
Two areas where Scroll.in could work harder are in the terminology it uses and in its selection of stories and headlines.
C Rammanohar Reddy
Video
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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
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The Readers’ Editor writes: Scroll.in must take greater care with its headline, image choices
In many cases and for most readers, the story is told in the headline.
C Rammanohar Reddy
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The Readers’ Editor writes: Scroll.in’s World Cup coverage should have gone beyond football field
The world’s biggest sporting event was an opportunity to discuss the many social phenomena around the game.
C Rammanohar Reddy
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The Readers’ Editor writes: Scroll.in readership is rising, but fewer are writing in with feedback
On social media, the comments are usually one-liners – the more sarcastic they are, the greater the appeal.
C Rammanohar Reddy
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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The Readers’ Editor writes: To be financially viable, publications need subscriptions as well as ads
The only way readers can regain their centrality in the media is if they pay for the publications of their choice.
C Rammanohar Reddy
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The Readers’ Editor writes: Was this story of a woman’s decision to leave India worth publishing?
Opinion pieces must always make us think. And they need not carry provocative headlines.
C Rammanohar Reddy
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The Readers’ Editor writes: Scroll.in should take the lead in advocating primary healthcare overhaul
We need regular reports of how the primary health centres work and what afflicts them.
C Rammanohar Reddy
The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification