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Lessons from Lahore

Hours ago, a bus carrying members of the Sri Lankan cricket team from their hotel to the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore was ambushed by militants. They had AK-47 rifles, grenades and rocket launchers with them. A 25-minute-long encounter ensued. Eight … Continue reading

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Media mentions of the NDTV episode

Perhaps I spoke too soon. Or perhaps the MSM were a little late on this. But be that as it may. Here is a list of mainstream media outlets who have picked up the issue of NDTV bullying the (by … Continue reading

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Objectivity is dead

The media is the media because we identify it as such. We expect it to be unbiased and truthful and honest. We believe that the journalists who bring us news of things happening around us have no reason to alter … Continue reading

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Open letter to the media

Dear mass media of my country. I know you are analytical & highly educated people, and have my best interests at heart. But you are also blind. Allow me to explain. A band of murderers pops out of nowhere and … Continue reading

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Why news is not news anymore

News, for a long time now, has been whatever the news channels choose to feed us. But things are different on the web. Think about it. What does news mean to you? You look for news yourself. You are not … Continue reading

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Why I dislike news on TV

Why is it that all news channels show me rubbish? And it is the same rubbish. Over and over and over again. All day long, into the night, and all through the week. Is it something about our collective looks? … Continue reading

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