‘I fear they will kill me for talking’: The Pakistani poet abducted for his activism

Ahmad Farhad’s abduction sent ripples across Pakistan. After being released on bail, he insists on telling his story Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad and Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi It was late at night in Islamabad and Ahmad Farhad was returning from a quick trip to the shops when someone walked up behind him. “Don’t be… Read More ‘I fear they will kill me for talking’: The Pakistani poet abducted for his activism

‘Most of Mainstream Media a Disgrace to Democracy’: Ravish Kumar at Peabody Ceremony

‘When a journalist becomes spreader of hate and lies, instigator of mob lynching, a cheerleader for the government, [they] become an instrument to kill democracy.’ Ravish and Vinay speak at award ceremony NB: Congratulations to both of you, and salaams to Ravish for his courage and commitment. DS Most of what is Indian mainstream media… Read More ‘Most of Mainstream Media a Disgrace to Democracy’: Ravish Kumar at Peabody Ceremony

Social media bosses are ‘the largest dictators’, says Nobel peace prize winner

Journalist Maria Ressa named Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk in speech at Hay literary festival in Powys Lucy Knight “Tech bros” such as Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are “the largest dictators”, Maria Ressa, who won the Nobel peace prize in 2021 for her defence of media freedom, has said. The American-Filipina journalist has spent a number… Read More Social media bosses are ‘the largest dictators’, says Nobel peace prize winner

Entire Mainstream Media Spoke as BJP Spokesperson: Yogendra Yadav

NB: Never a truer word has been spoken about India’s mainstream media under the BJP/RSS government. The question is why? Fear and intimidation and blackmail in some cases, yes; but can everyone be bought or scared? Clearly not, as the independent YouTube channels have persisted in critical reporting. But if powerful corporate owners can force… Read More Entire Mainstream Media Spoke as BJP Spokesperson: Yogendra Yadav

Bharat Bhushan Discusses Indian Media ‘Misinformation’ During 2024 Elections

Bharat Bhushan Bharat Bhushan Discusses Indian Media ‘Misinformation’ During 2024 Elections India’s general elections, which kicked off on April 19, will end on June 1, and see the formation of the South Asian country’s next government following a vote count on June 4. The results will have significance – not only for the world’s largest… Read More Bharat Bhushan Discusses Indian Media ‘Misinformation’ During 2024 Elections