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If Kamala Harris can wear sneakers to work, why can’t Amitabh Bachchan in KBC?

We’ve grown accustomed to his face, craggy features, moist eyes, and strength in that commanding voice. We look forward to our elderly young man bidding us 'Shubhratri'.

Sensational, speculative, insensitive—that’s how TV news is covering Kolkata doctor’s rape

We know what the victims look like because the media revealed their identities. In fact, we know too much.

Indian TV news blame US, China, Pakistan for Bangladesh, call it ‘Islamist takeover’

The Modi government is taking the quiet diplomacy approach for Bangladesh. But “coup conspiracies” are flooding Indian television news channels.

Paris Olympics is all about Biles and Bhaker. And we’ve got a front-row seat, 24×7

This week, it was a pleasure to get away from the chakravyuh or labyrinth of politics and watch Rafael Nadal on the tennis court instead of JP Nadda in Parliament.

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Kursi Bachao’ stuck to Budget 2024. TV news to papers, all knew where to look

'It’s raining jobs, jobs, jobs,' said an elated Rahul Kanwal on India Today’s Budget Special. But Rajdeep Sardesai was dubious: 'right intent, reality different'.

Indian TV news declares Trump assassination attempt is a global plot. ‘Endangers Modi’

Trump's assassination attempt has inspired a profound fear in leading news anchors and the BJP. They're framing it as a global plot to eradicate Right-wing leaders in news debates.

‘Who is Bhole Baba’, ‘what caused Hathras stampede’—and why was TV news so late to report

'Your children died right before your eyes?' an ANI reporter asked a woman. Such insensitive reporting of the ‘UP Stampede Horror’ was as shocking as the indifference of the organisers of the satsang.

Indian TV news is showing the brewing political war like it is—giving all parties airtime

We are not just hearing from Congress and BJP. News channels are inviting voices from JDU and TDP to DMK, Samajwadi Party, TMC, and RJD. Hopefully, this trend will become the norm.

TV anchors are divided on Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut. Parivarvaad digs to compliments

Rahul Gandhi finally gave an interview to a TV news channel after giving up his Wayanad seat. There were no awkward questions about dynastic politics.

TV news dares to ‘debate’ Modi-BJP leadership after Bhagwat comment—a small change on the air

When RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat commented on the Opposition not being an enemy and called for its perspectives to be respected, he could have been addressing the media as much as the politicians.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.