Independent journalism

Freedom of Press is under siege in India, with journalists facing threats from political actors, state agencies, and anti-social elements. Vinay Kumar and Neeraj Thakur discuss these challenges, the role of social media, and the need for legal reforms.

Amid regulatory hurdles, funding constraints and mounting obstacles, a large section of the Indian media is struggling to remain independent. These problems couldn't have hit at a worse time, right in the middle of election season.

"Independent Journalism is essential to democracy, without Independent Journalism, democracy is zero" - Soli Sorabjee

Soli Sorabjee, Former Attorney General of India -  “Independent Journalism is meant to really hold people in power to account and to reveal

Impact Journalism will be a critical part of the future of news. Over time, policy makers and even the general public will opt for stories