Journalist and satirist Manisha Pande joins Amit Varma to talk about the state of journalism in India, discussing the challenges faced by journalists, the lack of regulations for influencers, and the impact of sensationalized news coverage. They also touch on the power of visuals in news reporting, the future of journalism in India, and the importance of authenticity in news reporting.

Manisha Pande, Samar Halarnkar, and Surbhi Gupta discuss the repression and self-censorship in India's media ecosystem. They talk about the capture of mainstream voices, the threat of legal action, the rise of hyperpartisan media, and the decline of press freedom. The impact of recent laws and the challenges faced by independent news organizations are also explored.