Media Matters
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Under attack from the government, the Australian press is showing unity. What it needs is a new law
Media freedom often becomes entangled in the nation’s broad national security laws. Enshrining the freedom as a key part of the democracy could be the answer.
Rebecca Ananian-Welsh, The Conversation
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The Munchetty affair shows that the BBC is struggling with changing times and new challenges
Can the public broadcaster maintain its values in a news environment being remade by digital technology?
George Brock, The Conversation
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BBC reverses decision against British-Indian anchor for remarks critical of Donald Trump
BBC Director General Tony Hall on Monday said ‘racism is racism’ and that the news network is not impartial on the topic.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Arnab Goswami elected president of News Broadcasters Federation’s governing board
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‘Dangerous turn’: US commission seeks sanctions against Amit Shah over Citizenship Bill
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Lok Sabha passes Citizenship Amendment Bill
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Watch: Five reasons why the Citizenship Bill is dangerous – and must be opposed
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The falsehood at the heart of Amit Shah’s defence of the Citizenship Amendment Bill
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Actors, broadcasters of colour criticise BBC for censuring British-Indian anchor for Trump remarks
In a letter, 40 prominent personalities urged the network to revisit its decision to rebuke Naga Munchetty for breaching its guidelines.
Scroll Staff
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In charts: India’s newsrooms are dominated by the upper castes – and that reflects what media covers
Affirmative action is necessary to diversify newsrooms to better reflect the country’s demographics and social character, says a new report.
Nithya Subramanian
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How India’s news media have changed since 2014: Greater self-censorship, dogged digital resistance
In addition, a citizenry newly empowered with smartphones is generating its own media.
Sevanti Ninan
Video
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Watch: Father delights his daughter with some perfectly-synchronised Tom & Jerry trickery
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Watch: The banana that sold for $150,000 at a Miami art fair was just wolfed down by another artist
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Watch: The volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island was a terrifying sight
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Watch: Horses go out of control with carriage, motorbike riders try to stop it, fall under it
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Watch: Reporter speaks out against man who assaulted her during a live news segment
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Modi declared world’s most powerful leader in ‘British Herald’ poll. But what is ‘British Herald’?
The company that owns the publication was incorporated by Ansif Ashraf, whose Wikipedia page describes him as a businessman from Kerala.
Alt News Desk
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First person: In Pakistan, self-censorship is weakening journalism. I am afraid
‘Journalism is turning unsafe for journalists. It no longer provides shelter to fight back from,’ writes a veteran reporter.
Owais Tohid
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Papering over the past: Was the News Corp media empire built on spreading propaganda?
New research reveals how News Limited was secretly established in the early 1900s by a mining company for the purpose of disseminating ‘propaganda’.
Sally Young, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Wonder Woman 1984’: The superhero is reunited with lover Chris Pine
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Women cinematographers speak up: ‘The mainstream is hostile, diverse pool is simply not available’
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How ‘Inside Edge’ season 2 squanders its first-mover advantage
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Mubi’s streaming service in India only the beginning: ‘We can’t wait to start producing’
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Behind the scenes: How Shah Rukh Khan gambled on a role rejected by Aamir and Salman
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I&B Ministry raises government’s advertisement rates in print media by 25%
The decision will be valid for a period of three years starting Tuesday, the Centre said.
Scroll Staff
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In the US, violence against the media is on the rise – but it is not a new phenomenon
History shows that partisan rancour was once a hallmark of American journalism.
Michael J Socolow, The Conversation & Jennifer E Moore, The Conversation
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Media freedom in the Modi age: The cat-and-mouse game is set to get more fierce as 2019 nears
The BJP media machine has focused its energies not merely on building up the prime minister but on pulling down anyone who criticises him.
Anjali Mody
The Field
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Why Sourav Ganguly saying a seven-team women’s IPL needs four more years is counterproductive
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Football: Spain court clears 36 players in 2011 match-fixing case due to lack of evidence
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South Africa cricket crisis continues as Cricketers’ Association refuses to negotiate with board
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Ranji Trophy: Murali Vijay fined 10 percent of match fee for showing dissent against umpire
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Tennis: Bianca Andreescu wins Canada’s best athlete award after incredible year