Reporters Without Orders

In this episode, host Nidhi Suresh is joined by Newslaundry reporter Tanishka Sodhi and writer and journalist Aishwarya Subramanyam. Aishwarya discusses her interview with actor Ranveer Singh on the set of his now-controversial nude photoshoot. Speaking about how interviewing styles have evolved, Aishwarya says, “Back in the day there was a process of observing the person for days before writing about them, now it’s all public relations and you hardly get a few minutes. I wanted to observe, talk and write to know a little more than what we have already seen so I sat down for his shoot.”Tanishka talks about her report assessing media baron Subhash Chandra’s Rajya Sabha term, which ended early this month. “It was interesting to see him as a parliamentarian rather than a media person,” she says of the founder of Zee media empire, “and talk about some common issues in a different capacity.” This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn’t, and what shouldn’t have.Tune in.Contribute to our NL Sena projects, Bulldozing a New Image in MP and The Yogi Who Has it All.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:50 - Ranveer Singh in nude00:27:05 - Subhash Chandra as MP00:42:39 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAishwaryaMarry MeTanishkaFrom print to primetime: The making of Navika Kumar Sweet BobbyNidhiFrank Sinatra Has a ColdProduced and recorded by Tehreem Roshan, edited by Umrav Singh and Chanchal Gupta.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Ayush Tiwari is joined by Newslaundry’s Nidhi Suresh and Shivnarayan Rajpurohit. Nidhi discusses her report on the Delhi police allegedly assaulting transgender people from a shelter home in Sitapuri. They had gone to a local police station after the police, some apparently from across the border in Uttar Pradesh, had taken away a trans man from the shelter against his wishes.Shivnarayan talks about his report on the scrutiny the Delhi Gymkhana Club is currently facing by the government for allegedly violating norms to fast-track membership. “The club has a waiting period of 30 years, so you can understand the exclusivity,” Shivnarayan says. He explains why some members are anxious about what the scrutiny would entail for their membership. This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn’t, and what shouldn’t have.Tune in.Contribute to our NL Sena projects, Bulldozing a New Image in MP and The Yogi Who Has it All.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:05 - Sitapuri assault case00:28:50 - Delhi Gymkhana Club00:44:10 - RecommendationsRecommendationsNidhiFrances Ha is All Grown UpFrances HaShivnarayanNL Interview with Zubair: ‘They said India is so poor, why would anyone donate to you for fact-checking?’AyushNehru and the Spirit of IndiaBook Excerpt: What Nehru's Stance on Muslims Returning from Pakistan Tells UsProduced and recorded by Tehreem Roshan, edited by Umrav Singh and Tehreem Roshan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Nidhi Suresh is joined by Newslaundry’s Tanishka Sodhi and Pratyush Deep. Pratyush discusses his report from Assam, where a student was charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for allegedly backing banned separatist outfit United Liberation Front of Asom on social media. “The one line which led her to jail was apparently read by the police in the sense that she wanted to join ULFA at some point,” Pratyush says. He also discusses ULFA and notes much of the legacy media's apathy towards such stories. The discussion then shifts to Tanishka’s report on Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair’s bail hearing, and what transpired in the Supreme Court. This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn’t, and what shouldn’t have.Tune in.Contribute to our NL Sena projects, Bulldozing a New Image in MP and The Yogi Who Has it All.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:50 - Assam students arrest 00:14:10 - Mohammed Zubair’s bail00:32:41 - RecommendationsRecommendationsTanishka And Vernon’s letters to his sonPratyushLand of Jade: A Journey from India through Northern Burma to ChinaNidhiOut of Cash and Out of Fuel Sri Lanka Runs on Patience Yo-Yo Ma - Bach: Cello Suite No. 1Produced, recorded and edited by Tehreem Roshan, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basant Kumar and Ashwine Kumar Singh of Newslaundry are joined by freelance journalist Anand Dutta in this episode. They discuss Anand’s BBC report on how a school in Jharkhand’s Korwadih village became the subject of fake news. Headlines suggested that Muslims in the area had pressured the school to change its manner of praying. Anand said the principal of the school denied the claim. “The news that went out was fake and was written with the writer’s own perception of the situation and not facts,” Anand says. Anand also discusses his video report on how an athlete, Supriti Kashyap, from Jharkhand was close to missing a competition in Columbia because she didn’t have proper running shoes. Anand’s report helped her get help from not just civil society organisations, but the state government as well. They also discuss Ashwine’s story on a Comptroller and Auditor General of India report claiming that the Aam Aadmi Party government has spent only five percent of the money it received for the welfare of the labour community. “It shows the lack of transparency and responsibility from the Aam Aadmi Party, even though they know about the degrading situation of the labour force,” Ashwine says. This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn’t, and what shouldn’t have.Tune in.Contribute to our NL Sena project, Bulldozing a New Image in MP Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:50 - Fake news on Jharkhand school00:26:10 - Athlete Supriti Kashyap’s struggle00:34:15 - AAP government’s expenditure on labour community 00:48:52 - RecommendationsAnandIndian Comrade : A.K.Roy "Hero of Ground Politics"Ashwineगुजरात के गंगाभाई ने पांच कुएं खोदकर पानी निकाल दियाभारतीय न्यायपालिका : न्यायिक विवेक पर हावी जातिवादी पूर्वाग्रह?BasantFor ‘influence in govt’, Uber pitched tie-ups to Centre & states – most remain on paperHow local reporters, state government thwarted Delhi media’s efforts to peddle #FloodJihadProduced, recorded and edited by Tehreem Roshan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Nidhi Suresh and Ashwine Kumar Singh. They talk about Ashwine’s story on Sudhir Chaudhary and what led to his resignation from Zee News. “Subhash Chandra’s biggest issue with Sudhir was that he got bigger than the channel and that bothered Chandra to an extent that he asked Sudhir to host his own show alternate days a week,” says Ashwine. Ashwine also discusses his report on the money spent by the Punjab government on their campaign advertisements in the last two months. “There have been times when the AAP government in Punjab has spent more on the ads of the event than on the event itself,” he says.They also discuss Nidhi’s report on how cofounder Mohammed Zubair’s arrest has affected those working in the Alt News newsroom. “The absence of the person who everyday goes through social media and websites to identify fake news and then assign projects to his colleagues can affect the environment majorly, but Alt News is still trying to stand strong,” Nidhi says. This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn’t, and what shouldn’t have.Tune in.Contribute to our NL Sena projects, Bulldozing a New Image in MP and The Yogi Who Has it All.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:28 - Sudhir Chaudhary’s resignation from Zee News00:08:12 - Mohammed Zubair’s case00:23:20 - Punjab government’s ad spend00:54:00 - RecommendationsRecommendationsNidhiSomething Amiss In Zubair Case; Worrying That Many Judges Are Scared To Grant Bail : Justice Deepak GuptaAshwine‘I support Nupur Sharma’ — how a single WhatsApp forward ‘led to Amravati chemist’s murder’BasantIndia Today: Literature segmentProduced and recorded by Tehreem Roshan, edited by Samrendra K Dash and Umrav Singh.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Ayush Tiwari is joined by Newslaundry’s Tanishka Sodhi and Prateek Goyal. They discuss Prateek’s report on the political crisis in Maharashtra which culminated in the fall of Uddhav Thackeray's coalition government and rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde's installation as the chief minister. Prateek traces Shinde’s rise from a corporator to MLA and now chief minister. “Shinde has a very strong hold in the party politics even though he was never in the limelight,” he notes. They then talk about Tanishka’s report on Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece Saamana and how it has stayed relevant even after 35 years. Tanishka takes a dive into the reports and workings of the newspaper, noting that “Saamana is a part of the city and not just a paper,  it has a character of its own''. “If you read a piece which is not related to politics from the paper, you can’t tell that its coming from a mouthpiece so I guess balance is the key,” Tanishka adds.This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn’t, and what shouldn’t have.Tune in.Contribute to our NL Sena projects, Bulldozing a New Image in MP and The Yogi Who Has it All.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:00 - Political turmoil in Maharashtra00:26:00 - Saamana00:42:50 - RecommendationsRecommendationsTanishkaMillions Of Children Will Soon Need Aadhaar IDs To Access Their Right To A Nutritious MealPrateekHindu Hriday SamratAyushWinter has come: The arrest of Teesta SetalvadProduced and recorded by Tehreem Roshan, edited by Parikshit Sanyal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Nidhi Suresh is joined by Newslaundry’s Shivnarayan Rajpurohit. They discuss two reports by Shiv, including a profile of former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and how her remarks against prophet Muhammad on a Times Now debate triggered her downfall. “You have freedom of speech but it isn’t absolute so you can’t say anything and get away with it,” Shiv says, adding that Nupur has seen a “sudden rise and fall in a very short time”. He speaks about her academic record and political career.The second report was on a viral video showing prominent TV news anchors walking out of a POCSO court. The case is linked to a 2013 broadcast containing inappropriate visuals of a minor. They talk about the updates in the case as the trial goes on.This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn’t, and what shouldn’t have.Tune in.Contribute to our NL Sena projects – bulldozing a new image in MP and the yogi who has it all.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:40 - Nupur Sharma 00:17:30 - Journalists at POSCO court00:32:00 - RecommendationsRecommendationsShivnarayanTrailer Park BoysOpen Secrets: India's Intelligence UnveiledNidhiWhy the Gulf matters for IndiaThe Broken News Sacrifices Engagement At The Altar of Lurid EntertainmentProduced and recorded by Tehreem Roshan, edited by Umrav Singh.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Ashwine Kumar Singh and freelance journalist Umesh Kumar Ray. They talk about Umesh’s story on liquor trade in Bihar where alcohol is prohibited. “The liquor prohibition act has left manufacturers helpless," says Umesh, pointing to those who are forced to manufacture and sell booze due to lack of employment. “The government has not compensated anyone despite its promise," he says, adding that “villagers haven't been able to reap the benefits of any government welfare scheme”.They also discuss Ashwine Kumar Singh's report on the ED investigation against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress’s protests. The Congress says that “the investigation is taking place now to distract people from other issues, including inflation, unemployment and rising communal tensions," says Ashwin. This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn’t, and what shouldn’t have.Tune in.Contribute to our NL Sena projects – bulldozing a new image in MP and the yogi who has it all.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:41 - Umesh Kumar’s report 00:32:34 - Ashwine’s Report00:52:19 - RecommendationsRecommendationsUmeshMofussil Junction: Indian Encounters 1977-2012 AshwineLove, Death & Robots‘It Could Happen To Any Muslim Family’: A Student Activist On Her Father’s Arrest & Demolition Of Her HomeBasantThe Warrior Queen: Kangana Ranaut’s role in the BJP’s battle for BollywoodMain Pakistan Mein Bharat Ka Jasoos ThaProduced and recorded by Tehreem Roshan, edited by Samrendra K Dash.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Ayush Tiwari is joined by Newslaundry’s Nidhi Suresh. Nidhi talks about her reports on Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s death. Apart from his contributions to music, the singer had also set up cancer camps at his native village Moosa, which has been ravaged by the disease. On his identity and music, Nidhi says, “His music seems to have a very different personality.”The conversation then shifts to Nidhi’s profile on Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan. Given AAP’s change in outlook towards the Muslim community, the perception of Khan has changed too. “There was a time when he was in politics when they didn't see him as a politician but as someone from their community, so they do feel a distance,” Nidhi says, referring to Khan’s supporters. This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn’t, and what shouldn’t have.Tune in.Contribute to our NL Sena projects Bulldozing a New Image in MP and The Yogi Who Has It All.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:15 - Sidhu Moosewala00:30:48 - Amanatullah Khan00:49:13 - RecommendationsRecommendationsNidhiNupur Sharma hate speech row: Beware of half victoriesThe Johnny Depp–Amber Heard Verdict Is ChillingAyushAn Ordinary Man's Guide to RadicalismProduced and recorded by Tehreem Roshan, edited by Satish Kumar.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Akanksha Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Shivnarayan Rajpurohit.  Shivnarayan talks about his experience attending an event organised by the RSS, where the highlight was a conclave on the state of the media, with awards handed out to a series of journalists.“You expect some good discussions on press freedom, while India is sliding down the press freedom index, but there was no discussion as such,” says Shivnarayan of the 11-hour event. “...These awards show that there are rewards also if you speak in favour of the government.”He also explains his report on three journalists allegedly attacked in Rajasthan – their arms and legs fractured after they reported on a “land grab”. Considering the spike in attacks on media personnel, he says, “It will be very difficult to convince the masses that we are journalists and we are for public interest.”This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn’t, and what shouldn’t have.Tune in.Contribute to our NL Sena projects Bulldozing a New Image in MP and The Yogi Who Has It All.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:30 - RSS awards00:05:35- Rajasthan journalists assaulted00:22:17 - RecommendationsRecommendationsShivnarayanGreen Signals: Ecology, Growth, and Democracy in India AkankshaThe Trial of the Chicago 7At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal Produced and recorded by Tehreem Roshan, edited by Satish Kumar.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.