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Indian youth protests highlight mistrust in ‘lapdog’ media

NEW DELHI - Journalists covering last month’s youth-led protests in India became targets of public anger and attacks over their perceived support for the government, exposing a deepening crisis of trust in traditional broadcasters.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

In the red and on their knees: Why corporate media tolerated its own ruin under Modi

In the summer of 2020, India had no shortage of stories.

Newslaundry · Jun 18

BJP MP tweets ‘tax return of great journalist’, Abhisar Sharma and others say breach of privacy

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey tweeted an alleged ITR document to claim a massive rise in the income of a journalist after he left his job to “abuse” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. Who was this journalist? He left his followers to guess.

Newslaundry · Aug 28, 2025

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Hafta letters: Israel, Gaza series, journalists

Hello to all,I have a few suggestions for the new title for Jayashree:EXPERT – Executive Extraordinaire for Promos, Editorials, Recordings, and Tales.EDITOR – Executive Director of Integrated Tales, Output, and Recordings.CREATOR – Chief of Recordings, Editorials, and Tales across the online realm.LEADER – Longform, Editorial, and Audio Director of Exceptional…

Newslaundry · Oct 12, 2024

Hafta letters: Creators vs journalists, NL-TNM subscriptions, Ravish Kumar

On the blurring between YouTube creators and journalists, it is surprising that the Hafta missed two important distinctions – the social media news creators who hold a journalism degree versus those who don’t.

Newslaundry · Sep 14, 2024

India’s media wars: Press freedom in crisis

Press freedom is in crisis in the "world's largest democracy" with attacks against journalists, concentration of media ownership, pro-government bias and expulsions of foreign reporters. Since India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, several mainstream Indian TV channels have effectively turned into government mouthpieces.

France 24 · Sep 6, 2024

‘No result through godi media, so govt wants to control YouTube’: Digital creators on broadcast bill

“Self-censorship is not good for any democratic country. If an atmosphere of fear is created, and you’re constantly in fear that your channel can be shut if the government doesn’t like what you say, it’s going to lead to that,” said Ravish Kumar, former editor of NDTV India.

Newslaundry · Aug 8, 2024

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Indians have raised ‘a voice for democracy’ online and in the polls in historic vote

Despite the heightened anxieties over the conduct of a free and fair election, India’s democracy rallied in the 2024 election, with voters denying Prime Minister Narendra Modi a landslide win. Much of the fight occurred online as independent journalists and influencers challenged the government narrative echoed on mainstream media.

France 24 · Jun 6, 2024

Godi media is about to change, but it must resist the Lutyens pull

Mainstream media is about to change. It will happen in fits and starts. But it is inevitable.Before I go into the reasons why, let me talk about two terms that Ravish Kumar coined for journalists. The first, godi media, has entered our everyday lexicon. It is a product of the Modi era.…

Newslaundry · Jun 6, 2024

Are independent journalists on YouTube replacing TV journalists?

Are independent journalists on YouTube slowly replacing TV journalists in India? Journalists Ravish Kumar and Kunal Purohit discuss the question

The Hindu · May 9, 2024

Sound of Metal to Tremors: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

A tour de force starring Riz Ahmed as a rock drummer who suddenly goes deaf, and the original and best of the groundshaking horror

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024

In a dark world, a light is held by those who make it harder for the powerful to lie

Journalists like Ravish Kumar battle hostile forces so that facts find a way to survive, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024

‘A new professional address, soon’: Sanket Upadhyay set to leave NDTV

Sanket Upadhyay will soon leave NDTV as the network’s consulting editor after a four-year stint. Announcing the move on X, he indicated that he will have a “new professional address” soon.

Newslaundry · Oct 18, 2023

Kerala Media Academy awards: Karan Thapar, Ravish Kumar and R. Rajagopal adjudged winners

Karan Thapar, Ravish Kumar & R. Rajagopal win Kerala Media Academy awards for 2021-22 & 2022-23. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to present awards in Nov. Jury comprising Thomas Jacob, Venu Rajamony, Josy Joseph & Meena T. Pillai adjudicated winners. Prize includes citation & ₹1 lakh purse. Previous winners include N.…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

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Zenger · Aug 21, 2023

‘While We Watched’ Exposes Indian Media’s Complicity Through Complacency

Through the eyes of journalist Ravish Kumar, the documentary sheds light on the deplorable situation of Indian journalism.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

While We Watched review – nerve-jangling portrait of an Indian reporter holding the ruling party to account

TV anchor Ravish Kumar calls out the propaganda that passes for news – and faces the consequences of challenging Modi – in this essential documentary

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023

While We Watched review – reporter Ravish Kumar’s quiet courage in Modi’s India

News anchor Kumar stays quietly courageous amid nationalist hysteria in Vinay Shukla’s tense documentary – but its final note of hope has been undermined by recent events

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

5 new movies to see in July, from unmissable Mission: Impossible film to gory horror Talk to Me

Jacob Stolworthy and Annabel Nugent run through the films to have on your radar – not forgetting the box office duel to end all box office duels

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023

‘Resistance is possible’: Ravish Kumar, the broadcaster risking his life to tell the truth about India today

The journalist’s fearless reporting on India under Narendra Modi cost him his job and freedom. Now broadcasting to millions on YouTube, he is the subject of a new documentary

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2023

The Cine Files: everything you need to see at the cinema in July

From Hayley Atwell giving Tom Cruise a run for his money in Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning - Part One to Margot Robbie’s Barbie and Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer, ES Magazine rounds up the nine best films to see in July

Newslaundry · May 23, 2023

Sarah Jacob quits NDTV, the latest in a spate of resignations

NDTV anchor and senior editor Sarah Jacob has resigned from the news channel. Jacob, who has worked at NDTV for over 20 years, also hosts the show We The People.

WEKU · Apr 3, 2023

With raids, arrests and hostile takeovers, India press freedom continues to decline

Since Narendra Modi became prime minister in 2014, India has slipped in rank from 140 to 150 in the World Press Freedom Index of 180 countries compiled by Reporters Without Borders.

Newslaundry · Dec 30, 2022

From 2022 to 2023: An NDTV without the Roys

At 4 pm on December 23, a meeting took place in a building in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi.

Newslaundry · Dec 2, 2022

Ravish Kumar: Who killed the news?

The media space in India has changed, said senior journalist Ravish Kumar in a heartfelt video on his YouTube channel – explaining his decision to end his 26-year journey with NDTV this week. On the sidelines of The Media Rumble this year, Newslaundry spoke to the Magsaysay awardee on the…

Newslaundry · Dec 1, 2022

It’s easy to forget the contribution of NDTV’s Roys to journalism. It’s time to remedy that

When I was in my last year of high school, a classmate declared that he had seen Prannoy Roy at a petrol pump the previous evening.

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