NL Hafta – Episode 44

In this episode of NL Hafta, Hartosh Singh Bal, Political Editor of The Caravan, joins us to discuss the magazine’s cover story on NDTV. We also talk about the Bhopal gas tragedy and the lives of the victims 31 years on. The team, then, moves on to discuss Chennai floods and how the national media covered it and the Delhi government’s recently passed Lokpal Bill. The incident of a family being forced out of a theatre in Mumbai for not standing up during the national anthem generates an interesting discussion on patriotism and what it means to different people. Finally, the team discusses journalists rushing to take selfies with the PM at BJP’s Diwali Milan.

For reference:

1. Business Standard: Bhopal Gas tragedy – 31 years on: A third generation might be at risk
2. FAQs on The ‘Charges’ Against NDTV
3. The Caravan‘s cover story on NDTV: The Tempest
4. Newslaundry: Indebted To Reliance: NDTV’s Holding Company
5. Hindustan Times: Journalists mob Modi for selfies, ethics take a beating
6. Anand Ranganathan’s piece on national anthem: Menschheit über Alles!

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Produced by Kartik Nijhawan

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