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How NOT to do Journalism 101
In my earnest attempts to decipher the tweets shared by @IndiaTodayNE and the accompanying articles on their websites regarding the ongoing Meetei-Kuki conflict, penned by @afridahussai, I find myself grappling with confusion.
After numerous… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
In my earnest attempts to decipher the tweets shared by @IndiaTodayNE and the accompanying articles on their websites regarding the ongoing Meetei-Kuki conflict, penned by @afridahussai, I find myself grappling with confusion.
After numerous… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Let's begin with the initial piece titled "Gunfight erupts between Arambai Tenggol militants and 37 Assam Rifles in Manipur," which was published on 30-May (later retracted and then appeared again 😉)
indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/…
indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/…
3/n
Upon its initial publication on their website, the article lacked specific details such as locations and timing, rendering it excessively vague. Despite its lack of clarity, it contained all the necessary elements that could potentially evoke a euphoric response from certain… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Upon its initial publication on their website, the article lacked specific details such as locations and timing, rendering it excessively vague. Despite its lack of clarity, it contained all the necessary elements that could potentially evoke a euphoric response from certain… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
4/n
It is evident that the author deliberately crafted the article in such a manner, possibly aiming to gain as much attention as possible or, worse, to portray a certain community in a negative light without proper evidence.
However, as a journalist, she enjoys certain… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
It is evident that the author deliberately crafted the article in such a manner, possibly aiming to gain as much attention as possible or, worse, to portray a certain community in a negative light without proper evidence.
However, as a journalist, she enjoys certain… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The following day (May 31) brought another piece titled "24 hours in Manipur: From gun snatching to threat calls to a sleepless night." A video from Sugnu reporting was also shared on their Twitter handle.
Upon reading the second piece and watching the video, it becomes evident… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Upon reading the second piece and watching the video, it becomes evident… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Here's the video.
Why most of the comments from the victims are censored is best known to @IndiaTodayNE . I can guess what she said. It will negate the whole narrative set by the author and hence censored.
@IndiaTodayNE must release an uncensored version to be transparent and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Why most of the comments from the victims are censored is best known to @IndiaTodayNE . I can guess what she said. It will negate the whole narrative set by the author and hence censored.
@IndiaTodayNE must release an uncensored version to be transparent and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
7/n
The reporter's mention of volunteers in the video preparing for self-defense seemingly implies the presence of Kuki militants as aggressors in their villages. Later, in print, the role of Arambai Tenggol and 500 VBIG gained prominence in her storyline, attributed to a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The reporter's mention of volunteers in the video preparing for self-defense seemingly implies the presence of Kuki militants as aggressors in their villages. Later, in print, the role of Arambai Tenggol and 500 VBIG gained prominence in her storyline, attributed to a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Long story short
The author became the protagonist of her own story.
Reporting in conflict situation, she should have been aware of all the noises that's going to come. The real ones filter these noises and stick to their story with all the concrete details.
#Manipur twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The author became the protagonist of her own story.
Reporting in conflict situation, she should have been aware of all the noises that's going to come. The real ones filter these noises and stick to their story with all the concrete details.
#Manipur twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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