Media Matters
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With Covid-19 pandemic, Indian media’s inadequate attention to the health beat has been exposed
The beat needs long-term investment and specialised reporters who explain, investigate and question.
Sonali Verma
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Kashmir’s top police official asks media to not come close to encounter sites, avoid live coverage
The media bodies said the direction seems to be part of measures taken by authorities to suppress freedom of press in the region.
Scroll Staff
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TRP scam: Arnab Goswami should be given three days notice before arrest, Bombay HC tells police
A bench headed by Justice SS Shinde ordered that the investigation against Republic TV should be completed within 12 weeks.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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At what age are people usually happiest? Here’s what a new study found
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Kumbh Mela: Akhara head from Madhya Pradesh dies after testing positive for Covid-19
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‘Huge gatherings at Hindu festival as virus surges’: How international media reported Kumbh Mela
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A century after Nikola Tesla’s failed experiment, 5G may realise his dream of wireless electricity
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As the dead pile up in Gujarat, the state’s media is on a warpath with the government over Covid-19
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TRP scam: No substantial evidence against Arnab Goswami even after 3 months of probe, says Bombay HC
The court asked why the Republic TV editor-in-chief had not been named as an accused in the case.
Scroll Staff
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TRP scam: ED attaches assets worth Rs 32 crore of three television channels
The central agency claimed that Fakt Marathi, Box Cinema and Maha Movie wrongfully manipulated the television rating points to enhance revenue.
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TRP scam: ‘Does the police have an obligation to interact with press?’ asks Bombay HC
At the hearing, Republic TV’s counsel referred to suspended Mumbai Police officer Sachin Vaze, who was investigating the case, as a ‘controversial figure’.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Covid norms violation: Crowds hurl cowdung cakes at one another as part of Ugadi rituals
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Watch: After images of Lucknow Covid-19 pyres go viral, officials erect fence to block cameras
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Watch: The fight to protect grey seals, one of the world’s rarest species
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‘No one can stop corona deaths, when you’re at an age to die, you die’: MP minister Prem Singh Patel
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‘Religion will not save India, science will’: Doctor’s view on holding Kumbh Mela despite Covid-19
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Traditional media firms ask Centre to treat their websites differently from digital-only outfits
Digital news organisations like ‘The Wire’ and ‘The News Minute’, who have challenged the rules to regulate digital news, were not invited for the talks.
Scroll Staff
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TRP scam: Republic TV is trying to play victim and get case moved to CBI, Mumbai police tell HC
The police also sought the dismissal of Republic TV’s petition for a line-to-line explanation of the investigation, saying that it was not possible.
Scroll Staff
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TRP scam: Former BARC chief Partho Dasgupta gets bail from Bombay High Court
As part of the bail conditions, Dasgupta is required to visit the Crime Branch of the Mumbai Police on the first Saturday of every month for six months.
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The Reel
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‘Game of Thrones’ at 10: Its popularity is rooted in a mix of qualities rarely seen in conjunction
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In ‘Launchpad’ on Disney+ Hotstar, six short films by new filmmakers
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‘F9’ trailer: Vin Diesel takes on John Cena in latest Fast & Furious saga
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‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson, Salma Hayek in action comedy
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‘Army of the Dead’ trailer: In Zack Snyder movie, a heist in the middle of a zombie outbreak
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Indian newspapers ask Google to pay them for using their content
Meanwhile, the Australian Parliament passed a new law making it compulsory for the search giant and Facebook to pay companies in the country for content.
Scroll Staff
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Opinion: Budget news coverage is rigged in favour of rich and powerful – just like India’s economy
The narrative around the Budget showed a complete disconnect from what ordinary people expect not just from the government but also the media.
Anjela Taneja & Akshay Tarfe
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WhatsApp chats with Arnab Goswami mere ‘loose talks’, former BARC head tells Bombay HC
In the TRP scam case, Partho Dasgupta submitted that the conversations between him and Goswami took place when Republic TV was not even in existence.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2021: Miller’s half-century, Morris’ late fireworks help Rajasthan beat Delhi by 3 wickets
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Indian badminton: To win an Olympics medal, we need to have a Plan B, say Satwik and Chirag
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BCCI contracts for men: Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah remain in top bracket; Chahal, Kuldeep moved to grade C
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Watch: All the goals scored by the 11 teams in Indian Super League 2020-’21
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Weightlifting: After a year without competition, Mirabai Chanu eyes strong show at Asian C’ship