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A movement promoting the fight against untouchability and social liberation of marginalized communities in India.

The period after India's independence in 1947, showing the growth/impact of the press in shaping India's social and political environment.

A fundamental right in India's constitution, guaranteeing freedom of speech and expression, which includes the press's role in checking the government.

Rapid growth of newspapers in early post-independence India.

Newspapers expanding in regional languages, catering to specific needs and interests of various communities.

Journalists acted as watchdogs, reporting on issues like corruption and social injustice, defending press freedom, and raising awareness.

Significant increase in Hindi-language newspapers, especially after liberalization, reaching large readership in populous Indian states.

A space for public discussion and debate in society, often facilitated through media like newspapers.

The press's shift towards profit-seeking, impacting its content and approach.

The time after economic liberalization in India, marked by significant changes in the media landscape.

Growth in Hindi-language print media, viewed as a new form of public sphere.

Hindi newspapers in the early 20th century, focused on nationalist struggle against colonialism.

Hindi publications in the 21st century, driven by advertising revenue.

Increased participation in public discussions via the press, reflecting the larger inclusion of voices in society.

The pandemic significantly affected newspapers, causing advertising revenue losses, layoffs, and closures. News outlets had to adapt to new challenges, including safety concerns and changing information access.

Some newspapers lowered or removed paywalls on COVID-19 coverage to make essential information accessible during the pandemic.

The over-abundance of information, both accurate and inaccurate, making it hard to find trustworthy sources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A rise of citizen-led reporting projects providing pandemic information and news during the pandemic, such as CoronaReport.

False information shared with a malicious intent.

False information spread without malicious intent.

Journalism is crucial for providing credible information, combating misinformation, and supplying accurate information.

A period in India in 1975, when the government imposed strict censorship and arrested journalists to control media commentary during the national emergency.

The act of restricting what information can be published by the media, usually by a government.

An organization responsible for upholding the freedom and ethics of the press in India.

Government policies during the 1975 Emergency, aimed at controlling information and classifying newspapers based on their perceived alignment with the government.

Newspapers responded to the censorship in various ways, including running blank editorials as a form of protest, or highlighting the government's actions.

The Indian Express, under Ramnath Goenka, ran a blank editorial as a protest against the censorship.

Newspapers like The Statesman also followed the Indian Express's protest and published blank editorials in response to the censorship.

The Hindu newspaper reported the Emergency by leading with "President Proclaims National Emergency", with related slugs.

International media outlets like The New York Times and TIME magazine also reported on the Emergency, criticizing the government's actions.

A meeting of Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting V.C Shukla with officers to set pre-publication restrictions and the classifying of newspapers.

Government restrictions on newspapers before publishing news.

A.R. Baji, the Principal Information Officer, categorized newspapers based on their perceived support or opposition to the government's policies and information.

Spread of false information about the pandemic, often used for profit or political gain.

Social media companies' removal or downranking of false information about the pandemic using AI and human moderators.

Social media companies providing financial support to fact-checkers and journalists.

Directing users to accurate health information from WHO and national health organizations.

Social media platforms banning ads relating to incorrect pandemic information.

Telecommunication measures in many regions, allowing better access to internet services and information during the pandemic.

Governments using the pandemic as a reason to create or enforce laws that punish the spread of false information about the pandemic.

Increasing number of journalists being imprisoned due to accusations of spreading fake news or misinformation, especially during the pandemic.

The Radio Club of Bombay made the first broadcast in 1923.

A short-lived broadcasting company established in 1927.

The Indian state broadcasting service evolved into AIR in 1936.

Radio stations in India airing programs in a particular state's languages/dialects.

FM stations focusing on local community and specific area programming.

The number of regional radio channels across India.

Broadcasting started about 13 years before AIR.

AIR shifted to the Department of Communications, then to Information & Broadcasting

Regional channels mostly broadcast on Medium Wave.