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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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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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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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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: 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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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: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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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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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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler