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The Fake News Factory Must Shut Down: Here’s Where to Begin

Earlier this week, Narendra Modi withdrew an order from the I&B Ministry proposing to cancel the accreditation of journalists who were spreading fake news. But if we are serious about combating fake news, let’s begin with the IT cells of political parties.

Manik Sharma June 8, 2016

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Jamal Khashoggi, and the Thankless Life (and Death) of Journalists

Informing the public at the cost of their personal safety and liberty, journalists walk a razor’s edge. But what’s worse than our increasing disregard for the freedom of press? The fact that we continue to enjoy the benefits of a free press – but don’t want to sign up for the fight that is required to preserve it.

Sreemoyee Mukherjee May 11, 2016