Paid news and crony journalism

In a video interview, Paranjoy Guha Thakurtha talks about the problems of crony journalism and paid news. You can also read PCI’s report (on paid news), which was suppressed until an RTI query forced it to be revealed. There is also Justice Katju’s interview on his pet theme – media excesses and the need for more powers to PCI. Continue reading →

Loot unites Chattisgargh’s MLAs from BJP to Congress

A recent RTI query, in Chattisgargh, revealed that public money meant for development was instead spent on refrigerators, microwave ovens, dinner sets and washing machines for MLAs, cutting across party lines – from ruling BJP to Congress opposition! Continue reading →