Why Sports Journalism Matters
Sports occupy an important place in society. They inspire young people, promote discipline and teamwork, and create a sense of community pride. Yet the growth of sports also depends on…
Faulty financial model, corporate capture and data law threaten journalism: PCI president
Warning that journalism in India has been in steady decline over the past three decades due to a “faulty financial model” that has allowed corporate and political interests to capture…
Kohima Press Club turns 25: CM Rio lauds media’s role; leaders raise transparency concerns
The Kohima Press Club (KPC) on Tuesday marked its silver jubilee with a valedictory program, highlighting 25 years of service to journalism in Nagaland, even as issues of transparency, ethics,…
Keeping the Press Alive in Mokokchung
Publishing a newspaper from a remote small town like Mokokchung is among the most demanding undertakings in journalism. Distance from major urban centres, limited infrastructure, logistical delays, and financial constraints…
AI and the Human Core of Journalism
In today’s newsrooms, a familiar anxiety keeps returning as journalists wonder whether artificial intelligence will take their jobs, strip meaning from the work they cherish, or reduce journalism to a…
The Calling of Local Journalism
Small-town journalism is, in truth, the story of the community itself. However, in the end, journalism in small towns can thrive only when the community sees it as its own…
When everyone’s a broadcaster, who’s a journalist?
Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution protects free expression, but freedom is paired with responsibility. To conflate journalism with casual creation is to dilute that responsibility, especially at a time when…
Journalism, Liberty and the Maturing of Society
What is journalism? It is more than the act of reporting; it is the practice of truth-telling, accountability, and amplifying voices that would otherwise remain unheard. At its core, journalism…
Why Nagaland Needs Public Media Literacy More Than Ever
As Nagaland evolves, the role of the media must remain rooted in truth, integrity, and service to the public. But for this to happen, citizens must be media literate.
On Good Journalism
The press is often referred to as the Fourth Estate, and rightly so. Alongside the legislature, executive, and judiciary, the press plays a critical role in shaping a democratic society.…