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The structure of modern Hindi started taking shape due to Hindi literary journalism in the second half of the 19th century.Read the article here: https://www.newslaundry.com/2018/10/09/hindi-journalism-and-the-emergence-of-modern-hindi-part-2

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Every movement must pause and take stock of the way forward.Read the article here: https://www.newslaundry.com/2018/10/14/metoo-is-great-for-feminism-but-should-not-become-a-moral-force

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गुजरात में उत्तर भारतीयों पर हुए हमले के बाद उनका पलायन, शबरीमाला मंदिर मुद्दे पर हो रही राजनीति और राजनीतिक पार्टियों का महिलाओं के मुद्दे पर दोहरा रवैया, इलाहाबाद को मिले नए नाम प्रयागराज और गंगा की सफाई के लिए अनशन पर बैठे स्वामी सानंद की मृत्यु इस हफ्ते की एनएल चर्चा का मुख्य विषय रहे.इस बार चर्चा में स्तंभ लेखक और ओपिनियन लेखक आनंद वर्धन, न्यूज़लॉन्ड्री के असिस्टेंट एडिटर राहुल कोटियाल, न्यूज़लॉन्ड्री के विशेष संवाददाता अमित भारद्वाज शामिल रहे. चर्चा का संचालन न्यूज़लॉन्ड्री के कार्यकारी संपादक अतुल चौरसिया ने किया.चर्चा की शुरुआत करते हुए अतुल चौरसिया ने शबरीमाला मंदिर में हर उम्र की महिला के प्रवेश संबंधी सुप्रीम कोर्ट के निर्णय पर राजनीतिक पार्टियों द्वारा की जा रही सियासत का मुद्दा उठाया. उन्होंने कहा, “महिलाओं के जो मुद्दे हैं, राजनीतिक पार्टियां उन्हें भी धर्म के चश्मे से ही देख रही हैं. दुर्भाग्य यह है कि इसमें कांग्रेस और भारतीय जनता पार्टी दोनों एक ही मंच पर आती दिख रही हैं.”अतुल आगे कहते हैं, “कुछ ही महीने पहले हमने देखा कि तीन तलाक के मुद्दे पर मौजूदा सरकार ने महिला सशक्तिकरण के बड़े बड़े दावे किए थे और मुस्लिम महिलाओं की बेहतरी की बातें कही थी. आज शबरीमाला के मुद्दे पर वही भाजपा सुप्रीम कोर्ट के निर्णय के खिलाफ वहां आंदोलन चला रही है.”चर्चा को विस्तार देते हुए अमित भारद्वाज ने सबरीमाला के प्रसंग में बात करते हुए इसका ऐतिहासिक विवरण दिया और इसे वर्तमान संदर्भ से जोड़ा. आनंद वर्धन ने शबरीमाला प्रकरण को एक संस्थागत विषय मानते हुए इसे पूरे हिंदू समाज की समस्या के तौर पर देखने की प्रवृत्ति को गलत बताया. इस तरह की दिक्कतें किसी एक संस्था से जुड़ी हो सकती हैं. और इसके नकारात्मक पक्ष भी हो सकते हैं लेकिन इसे पूरे हिंदू धर्म से जोड़ा जा रहा है. ऐसे तमाम मंदिर हैं जहां महिलाओं के प्रवेश पर कोई प्रतिबंध नहीं हैं.गुजरात और उत्तर भारतीयों पर हुई हिंसा के मामले में हो रही राजनीति पर राहुल कोटियाल ने कहा कि इस तरह का नस्ल भेद आपको लगभग हर जगह देखने को मिलेगा, जहां किसी दूसरे क्षेत्र के लोग आकर रहते हैं. आगे उन्होंने कहा कि इस राजनीति का कोई चेहरा नहीं है.अमित भारद्वाज ने गुजरात के पलायन के पीछे चल रही राजनीति की ओर इशारा किया. उनके मुताबिक इस घटना के समय और स्वरूप को देखकर कहा जा सकता है कि इसके पीछे राजनीतिक ताकतें काम कर रही हैं. साथ ही अमित ने इस मसले को संक्षिप्त में समझाते हुए इसे गुजरात के सामाजिक और आर्थिक मामलों से भी जोड़ा.उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार द्वारा इलाहाबाद का नाम बदल कर प्रयागराज किए जाने के कई पहलुओं पर चर्चा हुई. आनंद वर्धन ने इस पर बात रखते हुए कहा कि भारत में नाम बदलने की राजनीतिक संस्कृति हमेशा रही है, उत्तर प्रदेश में भी रही है. आगे उन्होने कहा कि नाम बदलना संघ के उन सांस्कृतिक प्रोजेक्ट्स का हिस्सा है जो सबसे कम प्रतिरोध उत्पन्न करते हैं. अतुल चौरसिया ने इलाहाबाद के नाम पर चर्चा करते हुए उसके इतिहास पर रोशनी डाली. आनंद ने आखिर में लालू प्रसाद द्वारा पटना का नाम बदलकर अज़ीमाबाद करने की योजना का किस्सा सुनाया.स्वामी सानंद की 112 दिन के अनशन के बाद हुई मृत्यु पर बात करते हुए राहुल कोटियाल ने उनके और उनके पहले स्वामी निगमानंद की मृत्यु की भी चर्चा की. राहुल ने यह भी बताया कि गंगा को लेकर संत समाज की मांगें क्या हैं? और गंगा को साफ और अविरल बनाए रखने के लिए जो कदम उठाए जाते रहे हैं, वह कितने अपर्याप्त हैं.

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On this week’s episode, along with the regular Hafta gang of Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Anand Vardhan and Raman Kirpal, we’re joined by Sayani Dasgupta from New York who has been a Newslaundry subscriber for the past two years. The panel kicks off by discussing MJ Akbar’s resignation and his defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani. Sayani tells us how #MeToo has not reached industries which are not media-driven. Anand and Manisha believe there could be a backlash to this movement once the euphoria settles down. But on the positive side, it’s started a conversation and has brought men to behave. On Sabarimala, Raman tells us how the state government of Kerala has failed to maintain the law and order situation and has instead allowed a clear violation of the Supreme Court order. The panel also discusses female reporters being attacked and how it might affect the future of female reporters being sent to conflict zones. Moving on, the Hafta gang discusses whether it’s really a big deal to rename Allahabad to Prayagraj. Anand tells us the history of renaming cities and how it’s a part of appeasement politics. The team also talks about the recent drama at Hyatt Regency in Delhi. Raman and Anand tell us more on the normalised VIP culture and muscle show in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Listen up! There’s more.

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This week we are joined by stand-up artist Sanjay Rajoura, along with the usual Hafta gang comprising Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande and Anand Vardhan. The discussion kicks off with a brief conversation on the resignation of the editor of New York Review of Books, over a Jian Ghomeshi article.The discussion then moves on to rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal's offer to step down as Bishop, followed by the fiasco between Star (Broadcaster) complaining to BCCI about Virat Kohli's absence from the Asia Cup. Also, the inevitable question that arises: should India play Pakistan?The panel also discusses Mohan Bhagwat's comments about Hindutva, Venkaiah Naidu's remarks calling the English language a disease and more.For more listen in.

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This week of NL Hafta features our special guest Chetan Bhagat, a well-known writer, author, columnist and a motivational speaker, along with host Abhinandan Sekhri and in-house panellists Madhu Trehan, Manisha Pande and Anand Vardhan, to discuss the news of the week.The conversation starts with the murder case of an Apple Executive. Abhinandan discusses the possibility of this murder getting nationwide attention because it was an Apple Executive, as compared to Neha Dixit’s argument about the encounter killing experienced by poor people—which are either underreported or not debated at all. Abhinandan asks: “Is that problematic or is it an obvious outcome of a market-driver news culture?”Chetan Bhagat expressed: “It is also the age of virality on the internet.” Madhu Trehan shares her experience about the murder that happened near her house and how nothing was done about it. Manisha talks about The Indian Express articles which shed light on 21 encounters in Uttar Pradesh and the 21 copycat FIRs related to it.The discussion then moves towards the sacking of employees at the Press Trust of India where 297 out of 570 employees were fired. Manisha tells us that they fired people from three departments, namely, Transmissions, IT department, and Attendees and Messenger, as a lot of these jobs were cited as being redundant due to development of technology.Madhu adds: “If PTI is showing losses and they have to cut the excess expenditure which can be controlled, if they don’t do it, then the people who fired the others, their jobs would also go.”The conversation shifts to Ranjan Gogoi being appointed as the new Chief Justice of India. Madhu and Abhinandan discuss how all the Chief Justices and judges—no matter how noble they are—go through at least one scandal in their lifetimes. They also discuss the negative aspects of the Indian Judiciary system and the ways and means to change them.The panel converses about the farmer’s protest that happened in Delhi on Gandhi Jayanti. They discuss the reportage around the protest that took place, its importance, and the media coverage throughout all the previous protests that have taken place.Tune in to NL Hafta to find out more.

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The Hafta gang is back with the news of the week. On this episode of NL Hafta, our host Abhinandan Sekhri is joined by Madhu Trehan, Manisha Pande, and Raman Kirpal to discuss the news of the week.   Abhinandan starts the conversation by telling us about a journalist and critique of the Saudi royal family Jamal Khashoggi who was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. Now, Turkish officials claim that he was dismembered by a team of Saudi agents who were working under royal orders. Abhinandan says: “I am just blown away by the fact that stuff like this can happen in 2018.” The panel discusses this controversy further as well as the US pressure involved in the case.Madhu says: “America’s view on human rights is extremely convenient, they have supported dictatorship and brought it down themselves.”The discussion then moves towards the IT searches/surveys conducted at the house of media baron Raghav Bahl and The Quint’s office. Abhinandan says: “It is because of vocal utterances about the Prime Minister, trashing his demonetisation, and trashing his GST implementation.” The panel then discusses the politics behind the searches that were carried out on Thursday.Abhinandan goes on to shed light on the Gujarat rape backlash, a case wherein migrants—driven by fear of mobs who were seemingly angry over the rape of a fourteen-month-year-old infant by a migrant—were fleeing the state. He further asks the panel: “What can the media do about it, because if you report on it, you are in trouble, and if you don’t, you are still in trouble?” The panel talks about the ways and means by which the media reports on sensitive issues and how such things should be reported.The #MeToo movement in India has spurred many women to come out and share their experiences of sexual harassment. Alleged victims have used Twitter as a medium, to name and shame several public figures, accuse them of sexual assault, molestation, and harassment. This has kicked off a debate on whether airing such grievances online is considered a better alternative than following the due process—which includes approaching courts and internal committees.The panel talks about the pros and cons of the #MeToo movement and also the effect it has on society. “In all movements, collateral damage happens, so be it,” says Raman. Madhu says: “I laud this generation and I think they are lucky to come into this space where they won’t have to go through what we went through.” Cherry Agarwal, who is invited to join the panel, begs to differ with this statement and poses a counter-argument. The panel goes on to discuss the various reasons why people don’t come out and share their experiences.Cherry adds: “The power imbalance in regional spaces like Orrisa and Rajasthan are more severe as there is not much diversity in the newsrooms.” Raman Kirpal adds a different angle to the conversation by sharing a friend’s story.Listen to all this and much more!

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The word 'objectivity' has garnered increasing usage in the world of journalism in recent years. Yet, its meaning remains elusive to many. For some, it represents a method that must be followed by those who claim to present the truth to the wider world, while for others, it's a mental skill that allows for impartial and balanced judgment.Speaking to several prominent journalists and writers, Abhinandan Sekhri tries to grapple with the various definitions and facets of objectivity—has the term always had a fixed meaning? Is it better suited for science than for journalism? Using thought experiments, literary allusions and big philosophical words, he seeks an answer to the ultimate question: is objectivity even desirable?Tune in to this episode of Let's Talk About to heard Abhinandan explore the many conundrums that objectivity presents.

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This week’s edition of Reporters Without Orders features our host Cherry Agarwal, along with our special correspondent Amit Bhardwaj, Prateek Goyal, and our guest Somdutt Shastri, a senior journalist, who has formerly served as editor at Dainik Bhaskar and Dainik Jagran.The discussion starts off with Prateek talking about his exclusive story pertaining to an alleged illegal transfer of land involving Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. The land belonging to Polysac Industrial Cooperative Society was allegedly transferred in order to acquire a loan for a company owned by Gadkari's sons.The discussion progresses to the recent cut in the daily wages of DTC labourers by the Arvind Kejriwal government, with Amit weighing in on different aspects of the issue. Sanatan Sanstha's branding of two India Today reporters as “terrorists” was also discussed.The discussion then moves on to media's coverage in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, with senior journalist Somdutt Shastri weighing in on topics related to election campaigns in Madhya Pradesh.Subsequently, the panel discussed several issues that the media missed out in the last week. Here, Amit talks about the recent protest by Kashmiri students at Aligarh Muslim University, Prateek points out the attack on the Additional Sessions judge’s wife and son by his gunman, while Cherry discusses the desertion of Rohingya refugee camp in South24Parganas. This and more. Listen up!

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The word 'objectivity' has garnered increasing usage in the world of journalism in recent years. Yet, its meaning remains elusive to many. For some, it represents a method that must be followed by those who claim to present the truth to the wider world, while for others, it's a mental skill that allows for impartial and balanced judgment.Speaking to several prominent journalists and writers, Abhinandan Sekhri tries to grapple with the various definitions and facets of objectivity—has the term always had a fixed meaning? Is it better suited for science than for journalism? Using thought experiments, literary allusions and big philosophical words, he seeks an answer to the ultimate question: is objectivity even desirable?Subscribe to Newslaundry at http://bit.ly/paytokeepnewsfree to catch the full episode here: https://www.newslaundry.com/2018/10/15/lets-talk-about-objectivity-in-journalism

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