Getting a platform to air my views is what I always wanted, what I always dreamed of. In this independent country, where democracy rules, it's our birth right to express. Everyone has a different opinion, but having one is what matters the most. When I received my confirmation mail from Rise for India, I felt like I was the happiest person alive. But the reaction I got from my … [Read more...]
Media Plays Its Part In Crime, Rather Than Justice – And There Is No Accountability
For a very long time the media has been playing a big role in our lives. Be it about making news or about delivering news. And with all the movies and advertisements, which are by the way media as well, that connect the concept of media with the use of camera, an article upon the media is so incomplete without a proper mention of the camera! The camera has long been … [Read more...]
Nepal Earthquake Proved How Indian Media Projects A Low Standard In Front Of The Entire World
I have wanted to write this article for a long time now, but could not sum it up. So, here I am. The issue is somewhat old now but has not lost its vigour because of the issue’s interference with our daily lifestyle. The issue is the media and how it covers the incidents that affect us. I will be referring to the recent apocalyptic earthquake in Nepal to address the … [Read more...]
5 Encounters Which Prove Indian Police’s Brilliance, But Definitely Not In The Eyes Of Media
Indian Police has always stood in the line of fire of media and social activists, irrespective of what they have done. Especially when it comes to encounters. The police have got such a bad name to them that even when they kill a dangerous terrorist or a huge gangster, doubts and questions are being raised against them. The most recent example of it being the encounter of 20 … [Read more...]
The #ShameOnTimesNow Fiasco – Has It Marked A New Era Of Journalism In Our Country?
India lost to Australia and bowed out of the 2015 cricket world cup, but for the first time, Indian fans are not angry. They are sad. They know the team played well, and indeed did a great job of reaching this far. But Times Now had some different views. They played the oldest trick in the book of criminalizing the whole team and portraying the loss as extremely shameful … [Read more...]