Media

More than 20 journalists recount alleged assaults, threats and detentions by Delhi Police while covering anti-SIR protests. From damaged cameras and seized phones to intimidation despite press IDs, their accounts raise urgent questions about press freedom and the right to report.

From Gandhi’s idea of journalism as public service to today’s algorithm-driven news feeds, eNewsroom’s journey raises a vital question: who does journalism ultimately serve? At its Kolkata conclave, journalists examined why independent media must remain accountable to citizens, not power

Gandhi had newspapers; today’s journalists have algorithms. At the inaugural eNewsroom Conclave, journalists and public voices explored what happens when clicks, virality and Big Tech influence what people see, while independent media struggles to keep public-interest journalism alive.

eNewsroom Conclave 2026 in Kolkata will revisit Gandhi’s vision of journalism with Parambrata Chatterjee, Arfa Khanum Sherwani, Jawhar Sircar, Rasheed Kidwai and Pratik Sinha, exploring truth, public service and the media’s responsibilities in an age of algorithms, misinformation and artificial intelligence.

हिंदी पत्रकारिता के 200 वर्ष पूरे होने पर कोलकाता में आयोजित समारोह में डॉ. राजाराम त्रिपाठी ने खेती-किसानी की अनदेखी पर चिंता जताई, जबकि पत्रकारिता की दिशा पर गंभीर बहस हुई।

Bangladesh’s political turmoil, sparked by Sheikh Hasina’s exit and student protests, has reshaped the nation’s democratic aspirations. While civil society remains hopeful for reforms, concerns over media narratives and external interference persist. Despite uncertainties, the people’s movement emphasizes inclusivity, regional solidarity, and self-determined progress, challenging dominant narratives of religious extremism and instability