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.
Education
27 February 202611 min read
NCERT Class 8 Book Ban: What Was Removed and Why It Matters
The Supreme Court banned an NCERT Class 8 textbook over a chapter on judicial corruption. Here's what the chapter actually said, why the Court reacted so strongly, and what it means for how India teaches its children about democratic institutions.
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Politics
25 February 202610 min read
When Protests Cross Red Lines: Arrests, Free Speech, and the Law in India
India's right to protest exists on paper but is increasingly constrained in practice. From sedition to UAPA to the NSA, here's how the law, the streets, and the headlines collide.
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Economy
25 February 202610 min read
IDFC First Bank Fraud: Scam, Systemic Risk, or Media Panic?
A Rs 590 crore fraud at one IDFC First Bank branch wiped out Rs 14,000 crore in market value. But 94% was recovered in 24 hours and the RBI said no systemic risk. Here's what the headlines got wrong.
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Media Literacy
23 February 202611 min read
The "Bloodbath" That Wasn't: How Financial News Turns Market Dips Into Panic
Indian financial media uses 'bloodbath' for routine 1-2% market dips. Academic research shows this language triggers panic selling among 136 million retail investors, who consistently underperform as a result.
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Economy
23 February 202610 min read
The Anthropic Shock: What India's Worst IT Selloff Since 2008 Actually Tells Us
A single Anthropic product launch wiped Rs 1.9 lakh crore off Indian IT stocks in two days. The real story isn't about one AI startup. It's about an industry built on labour arbitrage facing an identity crisis.
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Media Analysis
23 February 202610 min read
When Protests Steal the Show: How India's AI Summit Lost Its Own Narrative
India's AI Impact Summit 2026 secured 50 billion in pledges and landmark policy frameworks. But shirtless protesters and a fake robodog dominated headlines. Here's what that says about how news works.
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