Media Issues
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How authoritarian populists maintain the illusion of a free press
In Europe, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Viktor Orbán have been tolerating opposition media – as long as they exist at the margins.
Fanni Toth, The Conversation, Gerhard Schnyder, The Conversation & Marlene Radl, The Conversation
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As Karnataka journalists claim they got cash gifts from CM’s office, Congress seeks BJP’s response
The Congress asked the state government what the source of the money was.
Scroll Staff
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American media’s coverage of India is biased, claims S Jaishankar
The external affairs minister also said that the US had its own interest, and not countering terrorism on mind, while signing a F-16 jet deal with Pakistan.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Photojournalists take massive risks to report the news – but is the Indian media snuffing them out?
The Indian media is failing to understand the power of the image.
Ronny Sen
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Manipur media continues to boycott government news over pending advertisement bills
Since April 24, media houses have not been publishing advertisements and news related to the government, ministers and MLAs.
Scroll Staff
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Long before Australia vs Facebook, some countries were confronting foreign influence on journalism
Facebook’s current fight with Canberra suggests that equitable control of international news remains very much a work in progress.
Vanessa Freije, 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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Trump gave the media something to talk about every day. How will it handle a Biden presidency?
For a start, the media will need to tread lightly on the issue of Biden’s age so as to not appear ageist.
Robert E Gutsche Jr, The Conversation
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Australia to compel Facebook, Google to share revenue generated from news articles
The move intends to ensure a ‘level playing field’ for Australian traditional media companies.
Scroll Staff
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Why there may never be easy answers in Sushant Singh Rajput’s death
The 34-year-old Hindi movie star died by suicide in Mumbai on Sunday.
Nandini Ramnath
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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Chidambaram attacks UP government for FIR against ‘The Wire’ editor
The Congress leader claimed what the editor of the news website had said in a story about Covid-19 was merely fact.
Scroll Staff
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FIR filed against ‘The Wire’ editor for allegedly making ‘objectionable comment’ about Adityanath
The FIR, which does not name the news website’s Founding Editor Siddharth Varadarajan, was filed based on the complaint of a resident of Faizabad in UP.
Scroll Staff
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How does the media impact voter behaviour? Research from around the world offers some clues
Print, TV and digital media can help improve civic engagement and the democratic process.
Vidita Priyadarshini, IndiaSpend.com & Shagun Sabarwal, IndiaSpend.com
The Field
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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
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship