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Modi’s misstep: By banning BBC documentary, far more people have now watched it

Kalpana Sharma
Joshimath’s story dates back decades. That’s why media must dig deep

Joshimath’s story dates back decades. That’s why media must dig deep

Backward districts, health infra: What mainstream media reportage can help change in 2023

Backward districts, health infra: What mainstream media reportage can help change in 2023

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In rare reports on the Adani empire, a reminder of independent media’s significance

In rare reports on the Adani empire, a reminder of independent media’s significance

Kalpana Sharma
Journalism can be so much more than stenography. Ravish Kumar taught us that

Journalism can be so much more than stenography. Ravish Kumar taught us that

Kalpana Sharma
A question of judgement: Lessons for independent media from the Meta-Wire affair

A question of judgement: Lessons for independent media from the Meta-Wire affair

Kalpana Sharma
Cough syrup deaths: If media doesn’t hold the government to account, who will?

Cough syrup deaths: If media doesn’t hold the government to account, who will?

Kalpana Sharma
3,500 km but who’s watching? How Big Media dropped the ball in its coverage of Bharat Jodo Yatra

How Big Media dropped the ball in its coverage of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Kalpana Sharma
Hate speech by media: Will regulation really work?

Hate speech by media: Will regulation really work?

Kalpana Sharma
Lakhimpur Kheri: When religious identity of suspects is more important than the crime

Lakhimpur Kheri: When religious identity of suspects is more important than the crime

Kalpana Sharma
For media, some floods matter more than others

For media, some floods matter more than others

Kalpana Sharma
From Bilkis Bano to Zakia Jafri, the media needs to ‘keep the pot boiling’

From Bilkis Bano to Zakia Jafri, the media needs to ‘keep the pot boiling’

Kalpana Sharma
In times of ‘breaking news’, a reminder that good journalism needs patience

In times of ‘breaking news’, a reminder that good journalism needs patience

Kalpana Sharma
Now that an Adivasi is president, will Big Media finally report on Adivasi issues?

Now that an Adivasi is president, will Big Media finally report on Adivasi issues?

Kalpana Sharma
Why did India's media ignore Wired story on police planting evidence against Bhima Koregaon activists?

Why did India's media ignore the Wired story on Bhima Koregaon activists?

Kalpana Sharma
India’s media is under siege, but what will it take for the public to care?

India’s media is under siege, but what will it take for the public to care?

Kalpana Sharma
Lawbreakers, not quite citizens: ‘Bulldozer’ reportage shows how little India cares for urban poor

‘Bulldozer’ reportage shows how little India cares for urban poor

Kalpana Sharma
What happens when a journalist’s press card becomes a tool to target them?

What happens when a journalist’s press card becomes a tool to target them?

Kalpana Sharma
Why Indian media’s coverage of Sri Lanka crisis is partial

Why Indian media’s coverage of Sri Lanka crisis is partial

Kalpana Sharma
In rare reports on the Adani empire, a reminder of independent media’s significance

In rare reports on the Adani empire, a reminder of independent media’s significance

Kalpana Sharma
Journalism can be so much more than stenography. Ravish Kumar taught us that

Journalism can be so much more than stenography. Ravish Kumar taught us that

Kalpana Sharma
A question of judgement: Lessons for independent media from the Meta-Wire affair

A question of judgement: Lessons for independent media from the Meta-Wire affair

Kalpana Sharma
Cough syrup deaths: If media doesn’t hold the government to account, who will?

Cough syrup deaths: If media doesn’t hold the government to account, who will?

Kalpana Sharma
3,500 km but who’s watching? How Big Media dropped the ball in its coverage of Bharat Jodo Yatra

How Big Media dropped the ball in its coverage of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Kalpana Sharma
Hate speech by media: Will regulation really work?

Hate speech by media: Will regulation really work?

Kalpana Sharma
Lakhimpur Kheri: When religious identity of suspects is more important than the crime

Lakhimpur Kheri: When religious identity of suspects is more important than the crime

Kalpana Sharma
For media, some floods matter more than others

For media, some floods matter more than others

Kalpana Sharma
From Bilkis Bano to Zakia Jafri, the media needs to ‘keep the pot boiling’

From Bilkis Bano to Zakia Jafri, the media needs to ‘keep the pot boiling’

Kalpana Sharma
In times of ‘breaking news’, a reminder that good journalism needs patience

In times of ‘breaking news’, a reminder that good journalism needs patience

Kalpana Sharma
Now that an Adivasi is president, will Big Media finally report on Adivasi issues?

Now that an Adivasi is president, will Big Media finally report on Adivasi issues?

Kalpana Sharma
Why did India's media ignore Wired story on police planting evidence against Bhima Koregaon activists?

Why did India's media ignore the Wired story on Bhima Koregaon activists?

Kalpana Sharma
India’s media is under siege, but what will it take for the public to care?

India’s media is under siege, but what will it take for the public to care?

Kalpana Sharma
Lawbreakers, not quite citizens: ‘Bulldozer’ reportage shows how little India cares for urban poor

‘Bulldozer’ reportage shows how little India cares for urban poor

Kalpana Sharma
What happens when a journalist’s press card becomes a tool to target them?

What happens when a journalist’s press card becomes a tool to target them?

Kalpana Sharma
Why Indian media’s coverage of Sri Lanka crisis is partial

Why Indian media’s coverage of Sri Lanka crisis is partial

Kalpana Sharma