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Hall leaves Man of Many as search continues for new Editor-in-Chief

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Man of Many founder Scott Purcell has officially announced the news Editor-in-Chief Nick Hall (pictured) is departing the outlet as the search continues for a replacement.  “Some sad news today!”, said Purcell on LinkedIn. “After nearly 6 years defining the voice of our brand, Nick Hall will be signing off as Editor-in-Chief of Man of Many at the end of this week,” said Purcell.  “Nick has been instrumental in transforming Man of Many from a digital challenger into an undisputed market leader, and we are inducting him into our own 'Hall of Fame' (pun very much intended!) as he departs. “Nick joined us back in March 2020, just days before the world went into lockdown. Navigating a media company (which are intense environments at the best of times) through that level of global uncertainty is no small feat, yet Nick managed to thrive and secure multiple award wins, including being recognised as Editor of the Year, most recently w

A dream come true for Serrels and Innes as Penguin publishes Toilet Time Machine

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Choice’s Editorial Director Mark Serrels and Lowkii Presenter/Social Media & Community Manager Ruby Innes have spoken of their pride after Penguin Books published their book Toilet Time Machine.  “I’m proud I finished it and brought it to life. Ruby and I made this really cool book together, and the fact I collaborated with someone on it and shared this experience with someone is just a beautiful thing.” Serrels told Influencing.  “Seeing the first edition of Toilet Time Machine self-published, was cool…The Penguin thing was very similar. I grew up a voracious reader, wanted to be a writer all my life, and receiving the Penguin box was a moment I couldn’t believe. I was so hyped.” Serrels added he was also proud of the ending of the book, and seeing it in public, while Innes told Influencing seeing the book in public felt unreal and weird.  “When we self-published, seeing people post about it was really huge. When we got published by Penguin, going out

THE BRIEF: Farewell Golden Tonsils

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Hello Thursday, and the Sydney papers cover the state funeral for radio broadcaster John Laws, with Russell Crowe making what can only be called a star performance as he recounted his long friendship - though not always shared views, he said - with his neighbour Mr Laws.  The Sydney Morning Herald's Harriet Alexander wrote the story on pages 8 and 9 ('Be kind to one another': Final send off for Golden Tonsils'), with a piece also on the double page spread from CBD's Kishor Napier-Raman featuring some of the guests who turned up - including Barnaby Joyce who attracted a lot of media attention, in the main because of the will-he-won't-he move to One Nation, while Napier-Raman also covered some of the no-shows, including shock jock Kyle Sandilands, and ex-shock jock Alan Jones.  At The Australian, the coverage wasn't quite so extensive. The funeral sat on page 3 (Final 'goodbye, world' at Laws farewell) and Jenna Clarke wrot

Police nab five in attempted assault on Mohanlalganj reporter

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  Picture Credit: Navbharat Times The Mohanlalganj police in Lucknow have arrested five men for attempting to attack journalist Mukesh Dwivedi and have seized three vehicles used in the incident, according to Navbharat Times.  The accused have been booked under breach-of-peace sections, and the investigation is ongoing. Dwivedi, who was returning from a service centre with a colleague on Thursday, reported that three car-borne men tried to ram his vehicle, chased him, fired in the air, and threatened to kill him. The accused fled, but police tracked them down using footage from 60–70 CCTV cameras. The arrested men have been identified as Harinam alias Rahul, Chandan Bhatt, Amit Mishra, Vineet Tiwari, and Abhishek Tiwari. Police say Abhishek Tiwari, a local political leader, masterminded the attack due to an old enmity with the journalist.

MP High Court grants anticipatory bail to Ratlam reporter

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The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Ratlam-based reporter Rafiq Khan. The case goes back to June 2025, when GRP Head Constable Mahendra Tiwari fined an auto driver near Ratlam Railway Station. Later, he saw a YouTube video that made it appear as though he was taking a bribe. He complained that the video was edited to harm his reputation, and the police filed a case against Khan. Khan told the court that he did not edit the video and only recorded what he saw. He also said he had earlier complained about the behaviour of some GRP staff, and the case against him was meant to trouble him. The judge noted that the charges in the case are not very serious and that the police should not arrest someone unnecessarily. The court also saw that Khan had recently been cleared in another old case. The court said there was no need to keep him in police custody for questioning. It granted his request for anticipatory bail. If he is arrested, he will b

Warner Bros. Discovery and Times Network unveils “Unheard Cries at GB Road”

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Warner Bros. Discovery and Times Network recently announced the release of Unheard Cries at GB Road, a documentary giving voice to women living and working in Delhi’s red-light area. The documentary features testimonies from survivors and sex workers, highlighting the trauma, resilience, and systemic injustices shaping their daily lives. The documentary premiered on discovery+ on 17 November 2025. According to Adgully, the documentary, produced by Times Now Studios and co-written and produced by Rohit Chadda, draws on more than 50 detailed interviews. By prioritising documentation over dramatization, it offers an authentic, evidence-based perspective that challenges fictionalised portrayals and captures the women’s lived realities and their ongoing search for hope.

House of Communication India Wins PR Mandate for BankBazaar

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House of Communication India has been appointed as the strategic PR partner for BankBazaar India.​ The mandate includes strengthening BankBazaar’s overall communication strategy, enhancing its industry visibility, and supporting the company’s growth narrative through targeted PR initiatives.  According to the agency, the collaboration will focus on shaping a communication framework that underscores BankBazaar’s innovation, consumer-first philosophy, and its position as a leading player in the fintech ecosystem.  

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