The judgment in my case – Press Trust of India versus Neeraj Bhushan – has come. As I read it and understand, a note to my colleagues in the news agency: That I will not be there, does not bother me. What concerns me is, what will happen to you! Continue reading
Today i.e. 10 years later on an another May 7 only, the Delhi High Court passed its order in my case. As I await the copy of the order, I am given to understand that the court has dismissed seven out of eight charges against me, and has upheld only one charge amounting to misconduct. I, as all of us hold our courts in high esteem, feel grateful to the court to have given me an opportunity to argue my case. And since the judgement has come, justice too will be delivered, I believe. Continue reading
How are you motivated? Who inspires you? Do you love your actions? What is that… that keeps you moving! Well, my vision is clear. Continue reading
Today, many many employees of PTI live under the terror that he has unleashed, together with the officials of the management. Recently, he claimed to be fighting for journalists’ wage board but was spotted holidaying in Kashmir. Uff ye garmi !!! Continue reading
The recommendations of the Majithia wage board for journalists and non-journalists have gone to the Supreme Court. But no one seems to be concerned as to who will be actually benefiting if this wage board report were to be implemented. Could we ensure implementation of the earlier wage boards that were notified by the government from time to time? I want that the benefits — which are actually too little too late — must be passed on to all the journalist & non-journalist workers. Continue reading
Thus, I am, but naturally, emotional and humbled. I thank everyone. I thank you. At the same time, I trust that each one of you will forgive me if I have ever disappointed you on any occasion. This is the time when I expect my seniors and colleagues to treat me as their family member and help re-shape my career, family and life, which has seen many a turbulent times. Continue reading
A journalist is a gentleman with a glass of red wine. And this gentleman today asks where the injustice is! He is right. All is quiet. Media people love to loudmouth about others but when it comes to issues concerning them, they prefer ignorance. A work which was once considered a mission is now a profession … Continue reading
Labour rights in Indian media remain buried as deep as the labour unions today want them to be, for most of the trade unions in the media appear more fond of trading in unions than actually being engaged in a trade union. Consequently, media trade unions have lost their face and are being looked down by one and all, including their own members. Continue reading
10 MILLION STORY: … I have something to tell you crazier than these – Indian Corporate Houses Funding A Trade Union Meet … funding out of fear .. the fear of PTI … the fear of not getting desired coverage … Continue reading
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