Tag: Independent Journalism
The Camera Is Now a Crime? Delhi Police Crack Down on Journalists Covering Protests
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.
India Needs Journalism That Refuses to Look Away
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
Across Time Zones and Election Trails: The Sudivya Sonu I Knew
Sudivya Sonu was more than a politician I covered. He was someone I knew as a voter, journalist and friend. Across two decades, cities, elections and time zones, our conversations continued—until a final speech, a promised meeting and a sudden loss changed everything
“You Asked the Wrong Questions”: Why Activists Say ‘Godi Media’ Became Part of the Story at Kolkata Protest
As journalists alleged attacks during the Kolkata protest, activists told eNewsroom that the deeper issue was how sections of the mainstream or 'Godi Media' ignored students' demands, choosing provocative narratives over questions about repeated exam controversies and police action.
The Fearless Journalist Who Warned India About Electoral Bonds
In the heartland of Madhya Pradesh last Thursday, a sombre atmosphere enveloped journalists, writers, political leaders and civil society members as they mourned the...