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 difficult it would be for the Delhi judge to conduct the trial in the bus rape incident! The court is certainly getting the highest of the attentions and public mood seems to be already set in motion. Under these circumstances, will the accused get a fair trial? Continue reading
Should photos of Osama bin Laden’s body be released? Let’s debate as a US court considers whether the such photos of the terror mastermind are fit for public display. Continue reading
MOMENTS 2012: Looking back with flash, sneaking into past to present this yearender, collecting the most significant events and spirit of the times. Continue reading
The world did not end in December 2012. But what ended had its echo in India, a country that promises to be a super power by 2020. Now, the Indian men must learn, even if it requires them to go back to schools, once again. Continue reading
Happy Birthday Greater Voice. It’s fifth anniversary here. Thank you all for all the support, guidance and sharing. Thumbs up to you too. Continue reading
My CEO who also happens to be the Editor-in-Chief of India’s premier news agency The Press Trust of India or PTI, however, is just a graduate. And he is at the helms for last 20 years, without clearing much examinations, without wasting much papers! Isn’t he an example! Continue reading
It is very difficult to carry on a legacy, but it is equally difficult trying to be what one is not. I chose to be what I am. And I am happy about it. Continue reading
Our Prime Minister is silent. So are Indian journalists. Why Indian media does not show its teeth? Why do we have to depend on a foreign media to report the ‘obvious’? Is it because the leading news houses owe allegiance to one or the other political party? Is it because many such editors/owners are/have been Members of Parliament, having been elected on such political party’s tickets? Is it because the Indian media houses get truck-load of government advertisements? Is it because many of such ‘journalists’ (sic) are also recipients of country’s highest honours bestowed upon them! Continue reading