‘New political grammar’, ‘Mission Kashmir victory’: What newspaper headlines said on J&K moves

Some English newspapers used neutral headlines, others seemed to oppose the move, while vernacular language newspapers sounded celebratory.

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· Aug 06, 2019 · 09:52 am

‘Tune in to India’s Mann ki Baat on May 23’: How front pages of newspapers reported election dates

The polls will be held in seven phases, starting April 11 and ending May 19. The results will be declared on May 23.

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· Mar 11, 2019 · 10:02 am

‘How is the Jaish? Destroyed, sir’: What front pages had to say about the IAF air strikes

The operation, which allegedly destroyed the largest training camp of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, avenged the Pulwama attack, said many newspapers.

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· Feb 27, 2019 · 10:23 am

‘Talk to the Hand’: Front pages say Assembly election results are a morale boost for Congress

Front pages of all regional and national newspapers focused on the party’s win over the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.

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· Dec 12, 2018 · 11:02 am

Sardar Patel celebration: Why today’s front pages and op-ed sections look the same

The Modi government has gone on a public relations overdrive to try to link freedom fighter Vallabhbhai Patel to the modern-day BJP.

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· Oct 31, 2018 · 12:43 pm

Media watch: Most front pages did not report on #MeToo sexual harassment charges against MJ Akbar

Akbar is the most prominent person named in the #MeToo storm that has hit social media with multiple allegations against him of sexual harrassment.

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· Oct 10, 2018 · 03:23 pm

‘Aadhaar stays, minus fangs and pangs’: What front pages said about the SC’s verdict on Aadhaar

Major English and Hindi newspapers carried reports on the Supreme Court judgement and what it means for different sectors.

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· Sep 27, 2018 · 11:25 am

‘Who’s the clown now?’: Angles vary, but most English front pages cover Hollande’s claims on Rafale

Almost no Hindi newspapers carried the story on their front pages.

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· Sep 22, 2018 · 09:36 am

‘Love at first right’: What front pages said about the SC’s landmark verdict on Section 377

Front pages of all major newspapers focused on the top court’s unanimous decision and the way forward for the LGBTQ community.

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· Sep 07, 2018 · 10:06 am

‘BJP’s gentle colossus fades away’: How newspapers covered Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death

Major English and Hindi dailies focused on Vajpayee’s achievements as prime minister and his appeal across the political divide.

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· Aug 17, 2018 · 10:13 am

‘Dravidian son sets’: What newspapers said on Karunanidhi’s death

The coverage focused on Karunanidhi’s social justice initiatives, his role in the Dravidian movement and his work in the film industry.

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· Aug 08, 2018 · 10:05 am

‘Modi gains trust, Rahul confidence’: Gandhi’s embrace and wink make headlines across the nation

The Bharatiya Janata Party won its first no-confidence motion after a 12-hour debate on Friday.

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· Jul 21, 2018 · 11:38 am