In the last few weeks, the Gyanvapi case, mandir masjid debate, Nupur Sharma episode, Udaipur murder and several other stories have made headlines. While these issues have been discussed at length by our media, the media's role in reporting these events is often pushed to the backburner. Many mainstream media organisations, especially TV channels, have virtually taken sides and done spiteful reporting to spread propaganda for vested interests. Is the Indian media playing the role of a watchdog? Is the fourth estate in the world's largest democracy crumbling? In this Podumentary, we discuss the state of the Indian media.
Speakers
Bhupen Goswami, Vice President, National Union of Journalists (India)
Chitra Subramaniam, senior journalist
Geetartha Pathak, President, Indian Journalists Union
Manoranjan Bharti, Vice President, Press Club of India
Niranjan Takle, senior journalist and author
Sanjay Kapoor, Editor, Hardnews magazine and Secretary, Editors Guild of India
Ullekh NP, Executive Editor, Open Magazine
