Buffeted, corrupted, alienated by M.J. Pandey

Today's Indian journalist is forced to function in a jungle where the rules are loaded in favour of oppressive state agencies and fat-cat corporate operators, contends M. J. Pandey. The made-to-order media born of this putrid reality cannot even aspire to fulfil its obligations. more...

The Rise and Rise of English Journalism by Bharatkumar Raut

It's been a rollicking, roller-coaster ride for this segment of journalism, with never a dull moment, says Bharatkumar Raut, Editor Maharashtra Times. more...

Home is where the heart is by Meena Menon

From a shack to "glass house" to "club house" - hopefully the Press Club will keep evolving, says member Meena Menon, Freelance Journalist. more..

Labour pains by Madhu Shetye

Indian labour is on the verge of extinction. Ditto the country's labourers, who have to suffer poverty deaths, suicides and more. Madhu Shetye traces the history of the once-vibrant labour movement, its tumultuous days and the grand finale. more..

Mumbai India's favoured business destination

Pallab Dutta gives a historical perspective of Mumbai's commercial and industrial growth and maintains that Mumbai is still the pre-eminent business capital of the country more..