Once upon a time, the newspaper editor was a formidable institution. A single line from his desk could rattle the very foundations of power. Today, many readers can't even recall the name of their preferred paper’s editor. The values that elevated journalism and gave it its luminous purpose are now fading rapidly, eclipsed by the shadow of market pressures. News, once a badge of integrity, is now just another commodity, its worth measured by sales, ratings, and clicks.

Empowering children and bringing peace of mind for parents sits at the heart of entrepreneur Hugh Shepherd’s newly-launched social media platform, which is aimed specifically at young children from the age of eight.

The US has imposed excessive tariffs on Indian exports and threatened to block energy purchases from Russia. In such a scenario, India must respond firmly.

Companies deliberately put a more positive spin on financial report headlines, successfully manipulating investor perceptions and boosting stock prices, finds new research from the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business.

For the past seven decades, a dangerous pattern has been observed. Western media consistently misrepresents India while portraying Pakistan and some Islamic regimes as innocent.

Once heralded as the Fourth Pillar of Democracy, journalism in India today stands precariously weakened by something more insidious: the steady invasion of public relations, the dominance of corporate messaging, and the deliberate spread of false narratives.