Monday, Nov 28, 2022
Journalism of Courage
Radhika Iyengar
Radhika is a Senior Sub Editor with the indianexpress.com She is an alumna of Columbia University. She tweets @radhika_iy
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Gurmehar Kaur’s retraction of campaign shows how women who voice dissent are gagged in India
February 28,2017 17:51:11 PM
From Kaur to Zaira Wasim, those who've challenged authority or seemed to have 'displeased' it, have received hate threats and been forced into submission
Thu, Jun 18, 2020How the American Press reported the Kansas Shooting
February 25,2017 09:02:10 AM
The shooting incident has been conveyed in a stoic voice, bearing no hint of emotion, empathy, or apathy, for that matter.
Sat, Feb 25, 2017Facebook Live could have helped me fight cops’ moral policing
February 24,2017 17:16:04 PM
Vishnu Vichu's facebook live video of two cops morally policing him and his girlfriend, marks a new chapter in journalism in India. Not only does facebook live function as a distress signal for the citizens, but through it Vichu also assumed the role of a citizen journalist
Fri, Feb 24, 2017Dear CBFC, the idea of women having sexual fantasies shouldn’t seem alien to you
February 24,2017 11:47:31 AM
In the 21st century, films which are bold, provocative and re-sculpting the language of Indian cinema should be welcomed with open arms, not suppressed.
Fri, Feb 24, 2017Making profits through unnecessary Caesareans: The dark underbelly of India’s healthcare industry
February 23,2017 12:17:46 PM
In this country, where conversations regarding women and their concerns are often eclipsed, there is alarming rise in the number of caesareans, feeding the healthcare industry's money-making agenda
Thu, Feb 23, 2017Health Ministry’s kit for adolescents marks a paradigm shift for a relatively conservative govt
February 22,2017 16:10:13 PM
Educational institutes in India have gained a notoriety for upholding and disseminating archaic ideologies pertaining to gender roles, relationships and gender identities. The Health Ministry's kit challenges these very social norms and taboos.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017Can we have a mayoral committee govern our cities?
February 21,2017 21:34:27 PM
Last year, the debate of having a Mayoral committee entered public discourse, when Shashi Tharoor introduced it into the Parliament as a private member's bill.
Tue, Feb 21, 2017From Tata Tea to Titan, Indian brands are adopting a new, socially-conscious language
February 21,2017 18:57:48 PM
There has been a surge of beautifully crafted, intelligently told Indian advertisements that either prod us to engage in sociopolitical issues with greater furor, or address issues pertaining to gender inequality and same-sex relationships
Tue, Feb 21, 2017Govt plans to restrict maternity benefit to first child only. As usual, it’s the women who suffer
February 20,2017 16:07:24 PM
One could argue that this step would reflect better in population control. Would it though? Or would just make it far worse for pregnant women who desperately need financial assistance?
Mon, Feb 20, 2017Is Priyanka Gandhi Vadra the feminist icon India has been waiting for?
February 17,2017 22:04:28 PM
Perhaps, it's time that this country spawns a leader who is a vocal and fierce women's rights advocate.
Fri, Feb 17, 2017Smriti Irani's latest attack on Priyanka Gandhi only ends up amplifying her importance in UP elections
February 17,2017 16:18:48 PM
While Irani's effort to drag Priyanka into a petty political battle may be deemed as petulant behavior, all eyes are currently on Priyanka who is campaigning in Raebareli
Fri, Feb 17, 2017After two ceremonies and a funeral, can we please move on Tamil Nadu’s sake
February 16,2017 17:43:44 PM
In the last two months, Tamil Nadu has dominated the media attention. In the last two months, there have been two swearing in ceremonies, a funeral and a prison sentence; there has been Cyclone Vardah and the Jallikattu fiasco. Perhaps it's time to finally move on.
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