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

· Jan 08, 2019 · 08:00 pm

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

· Dec 26, 2018 · 06:30 pm

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

· Dec 09, 2018 · 08:00 am

Kalpana Sharma will be Scroll.in’s new Readers’ Editor

She will inquire into and respond to readers’ concerns and complaints.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 23, 2018 · 06:35 pm

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

· Nov 23, 2018 · 06:30 pm

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

· Aug 19, 2018 · 06:30 pm

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

· Aug 02, 2018 · 08:30 pm

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

· Jul 19, 2018 · 12:30 pm

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

· Jul 06, 2018 · 06:30 pm

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

· Mar 25, 2018 · 06:30 pm

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

· Mar 14, 2018 · 12:30 pm

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

· Feb 26, 2018 · 06:30 pm