Veteran journalist Haidar Hussain has been conferred with the “Parag Kumar Das Journalism Award” at a commemorative event organised by the Parag Kumar Das Satirtha Mancha at the Gauhati Press Club. The event marked the death anniversary of slain journalist Parag Kumar Das, who was remembered as a fearless and people-centric voice in Assamese journalism. Family members, journalists, and admirers gathered in Guwahati to pay tribute and renew calls for justice nearly three decades after his assassination in 1996. Accepting the honour, Hussain said receiving an award in Das’ name was a matter of great pride. The award included a xorai, bouquet, seleng chadar, citation, and a cash prize of Rs 25,000, which he donated to the Press Club.  

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  Investigative What Happens After a Woman Makes That Helpline Call By Staff Reporter   ·   The Times of India  ·  Page 2 An in-depth investigative feature examining the functioning of the 181 women's helpline (Sakhi One Stop Centre), tracing what actually happens after a distressed woman calls for help. The piece uses multiple case studies of real callers, maps the internal system workflow, and reports on gaps between the promise and delivery of emergency support services. The story combines ground-level case studies with a structural diagram of the helpline system, demonstrating original reporting rather than official handouts, and uses human narratives to expose systemic gaps in women's emergency services. #2  ·  Times City  ·  Investigative From Bawana to Brampton: Why These New-Age Gangsters Prefer Foreign Suffix By Abhish

Remarks attributed to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a Supreme Court hearing have drawn sharp criticism from journalists, media bodies, and social media users after reports claimed he compared certain unemployed or frustrated youngsters who turn into activists and online critics to "cockroaches" and "parasites." According to reports, the CJI remarked that some unemployed people become social media activists and spend their time attacking others online. The comments quickly triggered a backlash, with journalists and media organisations pushing back in defence of social media as a legitimate professional and entrepreneurial space. In a press release issued on May 18, the Delhi Union of Journalists said it was "appalled" by the remarks, arguing that social media has become an important professional platform for journalists, creators, and entrepreneurs alike. The union noted that a large number of people depend on digital platforms for both work and public engagement at a t

Has journalism become too fast to feel? For decades, journalism ran on human instinct. Reporters spent time in streets, courtrooms, villages, police stations and tea shops, listening to people, observing behaviour, sensing tension and understanding what so often went unspoken. Many of the most important stories emerged not from algorithms or trending hashtags, but from curiosity, patience, skepticism, and the slow accumulation of on-ground observation. That rhythm is increasingly under pressure. The rise of 24-hour news cycles, digital competition, and engagement-driven media has fundamentally transformed how newsrooms function. Journalists are now expected to publish quickly, track analytics, monitor trends, and remain constantly active online. In many organisations, speed has become nearly as valuable as accuracy itself. Reporting practices have shifted accordingly. Field reporting has reduced in several newsrooms while screen-based journalism has expanded. Younger reporters oft

Times Network has launched a special digital campaign titled ‘CLEAN करो NEET’ across its Hindi and regional language platforms from May 15, 2026, following concerns over the alleged NEET UG paper leak and the examination process. The campaign will not only highlight issues surrounding the examination system, student stress, and the impact of the re-exam scheduled for June 21. But will also include expert advice, debates, social media engagement, and reports from major education hubs such as Kota, Patna, Delhi, Jaipur, and Ranchi. A dedicated help desk will also support students with important exam-related information, according to Adgully.

A spotlight is set to be put on the “hardworking women” of the Australian IT channel, as CRN Australia have announced the introduction of its Women Of The Channel (WOTC) list. “This list is about recognising the innovation, thought leadership and inspiration these women bring to the Aussie IT channel,” CRN Australia Editor Athina Mallis told Influencing.  “This list shows the women in Australia who are playing a significant role in channel leadership. They are working late nights, spearheading projects, and boldly leading their teams.  “These women work hard to build profit margins and hit KPIs”. The Women Of The Channel list was first developed in the US in 2007 and has since expanded to the United Kingdom, Asia and now Australia. Mallis explained, “[CRN Australia] wanted to bring it to Australia to give the women of the Australian IT channel a platform to be celebrated and showcased”.  The list is the latest

“Death tax” fight erupts over Labor trust crackdown A sweeping change to how trusts and inheritances are taxed has sparked a politically volatile “death tax” argument, with critics warning families, small businesses and even vulnerable households could be caught by unintended consequences such as stamp-duty hits during restructures. Labor is disputing the characterisation, but the breadth of coverage shows the issue is becoming a defining post-budget test of credibility and communication. Covered by: Australian Financial Review, The Australian, The Australian, The Australian, The Australian, The Advertiser. Domestic violence horror: woman and two children found dead in Sydney A woman and two children were found dead at a home in Campbelltown in what police are treating as an alleged domestic violence attack, with a man arrested at the scene. The case is likely to intensify pressure on governments over prevention, policing responses and support services as DV remains a nation