Journalism

Is AI killing creativity—and is news the first casualty?

Artificial intelligence is transforming writing, research, and journalism. Experts warn AI boosts productivity but reduces creativity, diversity of ideas, and originality in news content.

DNPA supports World News Day 2024: Celebrating the power of journalism

The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) proudly supports World News Day 2024 on September 28, emphasising the theme "Choose Truth" to highlight journalism's vital role in combating misinformation.

Hindi Journalism Day 2024: Know date, history, significance and more

Every year on May 30th, India celebrates Hindi Journalism Day. This day holds immense significance as it commemorates the publication of the first-ever Hindi newspaper, "Udant Martand," on May 30, 1826.

This country plans to ban investigative journalism, LGBT content from TV to online medium I KNOW WHY

Indonesia's legislative body is suggesting amendments to its broadcasting legislation, aiming to prohibit investigative journalism and content related to the LGBT community. This move has drawn sharp criticism from civil society organisations and filmmakers.

Journalism 'under threat' in Pakistan: IFJ report on World Press Freedom Day

The report by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said journalists were "easy punching bag" for the security establishment in Pakistan. At least 300 journalists were affected, with dozens arrested and several of them facing death threats, violence and sedition charges.

Delhi University, South Campus to launch studio for Journalism Department, Rs 70 lakh fund approved

The Head of the Department of Journalism, Anil Rai, announced during an alumni meet 'Sanchar2024' on February 24 that the Department of Hindi at the University of Delhi, South Campus will soon be launching a new studio for the Journalism department.

Google engages prominent media houses for AI-driven news writing assistance

AI has the potential in the news industry, as there have been instances where AI-generated information has been inaccurate. Google has been working with news publishers to develop tools that empower journalists while continuing to prioritize accurate reporting.

Rajat Sharma becomes most followed TV news personality in the world on Twitter

Rajat Sharma, India TV's Editor-In-Chief and Chairman, has become the most followed TV news personality in the world on Twitter, according to Muck Rack’s ‘The 2023 State of Journalism on Twitter’ report.

Google to remove news from search results in Canada over law on paying publishers

Google Canada news: Earlier, Meta Platforms announced that it will end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada after the country's Parliament approved legislation designed to compel internet giants to pay publishers.

Govt to prepare SOPs for media as assailants posing as journalists killed Atiq and his brother

The step is being taken after three assailants posing as journalists killed Ahmad and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj Saturday night while they were speaking to reporters.

Pulitzer Prize in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music announced. Full list

Khabar Lahariya on Oscar nominated documentary Writing With Fire: Our story more complex

Directed by debutants Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, the Oscar-nominated documentary feature Writing With Fire chronicles the rise of Khabar Lahariya, a digital-only rural news channel run by Dalit women.

Anything on WhatsApp, TV is presumed to be gospel: Harish Salve on media trial

Several senior advocates including Harish Salve, Fali S Nariman, Kapil Sibal have expressed serious concerns over the media trial in several cases these days. Some of India's finest lawyers and legal minds were speaking during the Ram Jethmalani memorial lecture.

Google to teach journalists power of AI, machine learning in newsroom

Google has introduced a new course for journalists to include AI, machine learning in their profession

Google announces global journalism relief fund for local news

Google has introduced the Global Journalism Relief Fund to help local journalists. Read on to know more

Facebook launches a news section - and will pay publishers

Tapping on those headlines will take you directly to publisher websites or apps if you have any installed. Which is one thing publishers have been requesting from Facebook’s news efforts for years.

New England newspaper owner fights to save local journalism

Rutberg, 73, relishes his role as newspaper owner, publisher and president. He hosts intimate gatherings with readers called “Coffee with the President,” promoting the newspaper’s triumphs, including award-winning investigative coverage of the Berkshire Museum’s controversial sale of artworks, the decaying state of the region’s bridges and the struggle to bring broadband internet to rural communities.  

Google to train 8,000 Indian journalists on fact-checking

This major step has been taken in order to curb fake news in media. 

Rajat Sharma conferred with ‘Excellence in Journalism’ award by Rastriya Patrakarita Kalyan Nyas

Rajat Sharma said that journalism is a very challenging profession and praised the scribes for fearlessly working round-the-clock to expose the wrongdoings in our society.