‘Maut, mahant aur mystery’ — Hindi news channels had a headline competition this week
The mahant’s ‘murder mystery’ lives on after him but chances are Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US will put it to rest—at least on TV news.
‘Abba jaan’ politics delights Indian news channels, dying kids in UP an afterthought
As per news channels' promotional videos and 'special features', it's all bright and beautiful in Yogi Adityanath's Uttar Pradesh. The state has been completely transformed.
Video game, fake visuals — It’s a bad week for TV news. ‘Good News Today’ wants to change that
Pakoda party, chai pe charcha, Kashi cruise — Is good news 24x7 really good for India?
Taliban, Taliban, Taliban. Indian news channels serve ‘exclusive’ interviews, source-less videos
CNN News 18, India Today, Republic Bharat, Times Now – all dangle videos seemingly sourced from social media before Indian viewers, and at least once getting fact-checked.
Why Indians trust Amitabh Bachchan in a world divided by Taliban and TV anchors
Ravish Kumar is trusted by one set of people, Arnab Goswami by another. But everyone can watch an episode of Amitabh Bachchan’s KBC.
Here’s how Al Jazeera, BBC, CNN reported on Afghanistan. And how Times Now, Zee, Republic did
While CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera showed notes of restraint, Indian news channels threw caution to the winds and said, ‘Terror group wins Game of Thrones’.
A Hindi news channel is good business. You don’t need to be an Ambani to understand that
Hindi news channels, unlike most English ones, sensibly begin their debates/discussions early evening – 5pm onwards – so they don’t interrupt or upset our dinner.
The many joys of watching Indians at Tokyo 2020. But it’s the commentary that excites more
Want to cry tears of joy watching Indian athletes in Tokyo? Let Sony's Olympics coverage add to it.
Pegasus, porn, Punjab, Parliament. Indian news channels didn’t pause this week
Pegasus divided the press – Times Now’s Navika Kumar said allegations were not ‘conclusive’. CNN News18’s Zakka Jacob read the story as calmly as a story about delayed monsoon.
UP 2022 election ‘maha yudh’ has begun. And news channels already have a winner
Advertorials and interviews have interspersed with coverage of a succession of developments in UP. Does this signal “all is well” for the CM?
YourTurn
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed is UAE’s new royal troubleshooter — and maybe next big boss
The brother of de-facto UAE ruler Mohammed Bin Zayed has emerged from obscurity to handle sensitive foreign-policy files and stewardship of an extensive business portfolio.
Govt’s plan to tackle edible oil price rise: Push for domestic rice bran oil production
India is witnessing record-high inflation in edible oil prices. Food Secretary says country can produce up to 18-19 lakh tonnes of rice bran oil, up from current 11 LT.
Defence
India among few countries developing hypersonic missiles, US Congressional report says
According to the report, India collaborated with Russia to develop BrahMos II and is reportedly developing an indigenous, dual-capable hypersonic cruise missile.
Aryan Khan isn’t a show to enjoy. NDPS is a weapon vengeful state could use on you or your kids
The draconian Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been handed over to people who are prone to misuse it. The story we see unfolding on our TV screens is of its blatant misuse.