Tag Archives: media

HT Paid For Shoddy Journalism

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Kashif

Kashif argues that Hindustan Times got paid for a shoddy piece of journalism. Source of inspiration for this post and its title comes from a very creative piece of journalism as exemplified by an HT story titled ‘Yahoo! paid for Peerbhoy’s training to hack networks’. Continue reading →

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Flagging TimesNow

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Kashif

When there is no news what a 24/7 news channel got to do? Of course, they are going to make up the news. The role of Times Now TV channel in promoting a story without checking the facts is just irresponsible journalism. Continue reading →

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Legality Of Md Mukkaram’s Shooting

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Guest Post

Killing of a youth in Bangalore by army personnel raises questions about the response as well as the media coverage of the incident. Continue reading →

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Shaheen Bagh Kidnapping Case: Observations And Questions

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Kashif

A team of UP Police brazenly attempts to kidnap a youth from Shaheen Bagh and media tries to portray a narrative completely different from reality. Continue reading →

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Media, Muslims And Mujahideen

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Guest Post

A bomb does not discriminate between a Hindu or a Muslim. Indian media should play a more balanced role and provide a nuanced perspective while discussing the issue of terrorism. Continue reading →

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Delhi Shootout: Hindustan Times’s Complex Narrative

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Guest Post

Hindustan Times used the police version of the story on the Jamia Nagar encounter as a fact in its reporting unlike other publications. Continue reading →

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Madrasa Reforms: Some Issues To Consider

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Guest Post

Revising the existing madrasa curriculum needs to be a holistic exercise covering various disciplines necessary for becoming a qualified Ulema. Continue reading →

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Terrifying Testimonies

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Yoginder Sikand

Victimization of innocent people as scapegoats is becoming more and more prevalent while fighting terrorism. Continue reading →

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Terrorising Muslims In The Name Of Countering Terrorism

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Yoginder Sikand

Eminent journalists, retired judges and social activists come forward in oppposing fake encounters in the name of counter terrorism. Continue reading →

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Muslims Should Adopt Advocacy Instead Of Protests

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Kaleem Kawaja

Instead of protesting, Muslims should adopt advocacy methods to alleviate problems. Continue reading →

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