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Caste census is anyway an unpopular topic, even more so in the Indian media. But in the 2018 #mediarumble organised by @newslaundry, a report was launched detailing the figures and a panel was conducted on representation.

What’s the follow up?
In a predominantly tribal region like India’s Northeast, the number of Hindu upper caste journalists in national media is fairly astounding.

And yes their caste has a bearing on their reportage. Not necessarily better or worse but not without its mark.
Raising these issues itself makes one extremely unpopular and susceptible to being called ‘insecure’🙄 or a bigot
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In the circle jerk cliques of journalism, we hardly ever question our peers. It’s not seen as a done thing.
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Happening now in @SoftBank News Server: Silver Oak
Day 2 #MediaRumble 2018!

News as Investment with Roopa Kudva and @Suvenk
#MediaRumble
Roopa Kudva: In India, print media still continues to grow. That's a divergent trend.
#MediaRumble
RK: In the west, print is on decline. So they are better prepared to leverage digital media.
#MediaRumble
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