Media Insights & Analysis from The Balanced News
Original research, explainers and long-form analysis on how Indian media frames the news. We investigate coverage gaps, ownership patterns, narrative shifts and accountability stories that mainstream outlets miss or downplay.
Every piece below is grounded in data from 119+ articles across 50+ Indian news sources, analysed for bias, sentiment and Lens Score. Written for readers who want to understand the press, not just consume it.
Media Literacy & Research
Media Insights & Analysis
Deep dives into media bias, news coverage patterns, and how to become a more informed news consumer. Research-backed analysis from our team.
Media Literacy
1 June 20259 min read
Teaching Media Literacy to Children: A Parent's Guide for the Digital Age
Help your children navigate the digital information landscape. Age-appropriate strategies for teaching critical thinking about news, social media, and online content.
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Media Analysis
15 May 202512 min read
Who Owns Indian Media? A Guide to News Outlet Ownership and Its Impact
Understanding who owns Indian news outlets is essential for understanding their coverage. From corporate conglomerates to political families, explore the ownership structures shaping your news.
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Digital Literacy
1 May 20258 min read
WhatsApp News Verification: How to Fact-Check Before You Forward
WhatsApp is India's primary news source for millions—and its biggest misinformation vector. Learn practical techniques to verify news before forwarding to your family and groups.
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Technology
15 April 202510 min read
How AI Detects Media Bias: The Technology Behind Balanced News Coverage
Explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing bias detection in news. From natural language processing to sentiment analysis, understand the technology that powers unbiased news platforms.
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Media Analysis
1 April 20258 min read
Why Underreported Stories Matter: The News You're Not Seeing
Important stories often go unreported while trivial ones dominate headlines. Learn why some stories get ignored, how to find them, and why they matter.
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Media Analysis
20 March 202511 min read
Election Coverage and Media Bias: How Indian News Outlets Cover Elections Differently
Analysis of how left, center, and right media cover Indian elections. From poll predictions to victory analysis, understand the patterns of bias in election journalism.
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