Your weekly dose of all the insanity that passes off as news on TV.
An awards night like no other, where Indian TV journalism is honoured for all the wrong reasons.
From fake war hysteria and prime-time propaganda to baba gyaan, communal dogwhistles, sudden political U-turns, and shouting matches disguised as debates – this episode revisits the loudest, most embarrassing moments of Indian TV news in 2025.
Hosted by Manisha Pande and Akash Banerjee (@thedeshbhakt), the Ramnath Roenka Awards recognise the best of the worst – the anchors, channels, and narratives that defined television news last year.
Expect sharp satire, uncomfortable clips, and a reminder of how far TV journalism has drifted from asking questions to manufacturing outrage.
Awards include:
➔ War Karwa Di Papa Award
➔ The Baba Blacksheep Award
➔ Thodi Maryada Rakhiye Award
…and many more.
If you’ve ever watched prime time and wondered “yeh news kaise hai?” – this episode is for you.
Watch till the end and tell us in the comments: which award was your favourite?
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