Today is the death anniversary of Abdul Ahad Zargar, the last great classical Sufi poet of Kashmir. Hardly any remembrances in the media or the government for one of the most profound and revered figures in Kashmiri literature. Zargar embodied an experiential, non-dogmatic

Mired in an administrative mess, Prasar Bharati, established as autonomous under a Supreme Court-backed law, is undergoing rapid erosion under Modi rule for political reasons. Prasar Bharati Crisis: Who Controls India’s Airwaves? - @frontline_india

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To #FaizAhmedFaiz, poetry was not merely art—it was resistance. “Hum Dekhenge” is more than just a poem. It is a secular anthem that cuts through dominant dogmas to affirm the moral arc of justice. @ashutosh_blog writes. https://t.co/BUtoNkPoDK

"I had promised to keep you posted about this world" #GKOpinion

Read this fine piece on some of the interesting things that happen within the newsroom of a major Indian newspaper: “A day in the life of a data journalist” by Vignesh Radhakrishnan, The Hindu, May 23, 2025: https://t.co/83SbcOT47y

Read Prakash Raj’s moving and beautifully narrated story of Umar Khalid’s five-year incarceration and the wider socio-political message it sends: “The unfinished fight of an ‘anti-national’,” published as the editorial page main article in The Hindu, April 17, 2025:

In a profession invaded by corrupt, vain and illiterate upstart, my colleague K. R. Srivats was an inspiration. He was knowledgeable, ethical, spartan and decent in a way people no longer are. He passed away yesterday. A tribute An exemplary journalist

R. Prasad is among the best cartoonists in the country

A railway officer at Borivali station, Mumbai, heroically saved a woman’s life in a split second. His courage and quick action deserve recognition and a well-earned reward!

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#26thJanuary : Awards were showered like confetti on DC office journalists with DC sahiban duly acknowledging their sycophantic praise and encouraging them to take it to the next level. Happy Republic Day !

What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist, said Salman Rushdie. Good for TOI to quote him while attacking a Delhi court for ordering seizure of MF Hussain's paintings on grounds of obscenity.

Manmohan Singh: A journalist remembers. My #Notebook @the_hindu https://t.co/q2Csid0aMt

What could be more tragic for a nation than having mentally deranged individuals run poll campaigns while drug addicts are invited to do commercials?

While covering the post-snowfall situation, I observed a peculiar situation: In areas where the roads were cleared, people appreciated the administration. However, in places where the roads remained uncleared, the criticism was directed at the Chief Minister.

Absurdity is passed off as spirituality. I guess if you're TOI, you can turn anything into anything

The more things change, the more some things must stay the same In its 40-year journey, Frontline has evolved with changing times while steadfastly preserving its commitment to critical, investigative journalism.

This is downright racist and colour shaming. Such a successful director has to say about himself--by appearance you should not judge...

#Watch: The #MughalRoad, a key link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the Rajouri-Poonch region, has been closed following heavy snowfall. The road is blanketed with a thick layer of snow on both sides, rendering it impassable. Authorities have suspended traffic and advised