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Why Study the Media?

Somnath Batabyal, Lecturer, Media in Development and International Journalism

03-Nov-25 18:00

Why Study the Media?

We take a close look at the role of journalism and media in shaping public understanding today, from the pressures of a 24-hour news cycle to the choices editors and reporters make in deciding what counts as news. We also discuss Somnath Batabyal’s book Making News in India, which examines the inner workings of one of the country’s largest news corporations, offering insights into how stories are produced, framed, and circulated in a rapidly changing media landscape.

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Produced by: Sharaad Kuttan

Presented by: Sharaad Kuttan


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