Data For India, a research-based service organisation that supports newsrooms in strengthening reporting and storytelling, has announced a curated learning session for journalists.  The session, aimed at helping participants use data for impactful and well-researched storytelling, is open to both new and experienced journalists, including reporters, producers, editors, and desk teams.  The event will be held on Friday, August 29, at 4 PM.  Register here to participate: https://lu.ma/r41jt04m. 

Communications consultancy and PR firm Treize Communications has been appointed PR partners for EMERGE 2025. This marks the second year of their association with Ad Tech Today’s premium property.   The PR agency will collaborate with the Ad Tech team to help them strengthen the property and strategically increase its media presence.   This year, the event will feature various sessions from industry leaders covering topics such as “Short-form Content & Commerce, “Thriving Independently: Adapting to Tech,” “Media Shifts & Competing with Giants,” “The Future of Performance Marketing,” and “Unfiltered: What It Really Takes to Run an Independent Agency Today,” amongst others.  Sonam Shah, founder and CEO of Treize Communications, said, “We are glad to partner with Ad Tech Today yet again this year for EMERGE. As an independent agency ourself, we understand the need to have a platform like this which allows a place for bold and interesting conversation

Navika Kumar, group editor-in-chief of Times Now and Times Now Navbharat, has been conferred with the Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman 2025, one of India’s most prestigious civilian honours, presented by Meghashrey Foundation. She has been recognised for her work and contribution to Indian journalism and commitment to the nation’s progress. Navika took to X to share her happiness, stating, “Honoured to be conferred with the Sarvottam Nagrik Samman. A moment of pride and a reminder to continue serving with integrity, courage and responsibility”. According to its official Instagram handle, the Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Indian society in various fields, such as science, education, medicine, social work, the arts, and more. Other awardees included Padma Shri Dr Shankar Mahadevan, Padma Shri Raveena Tandon, film-maker Imtiaz Ali, Padma Shri Kumar Sanu, Padma Vibhushan Dr Anil Kakodkar, and Padma Bhushan Vijay Bhatkar among

Once a staple of Indian film journalism, Screen magazine, launched in 1951 and best known for instituting the Screen Awards, has made a comeback.  After shutting down post its 2015 acquisition by Star India, the publication has been revived in 2024 with a new digital identity. Marking its return, Screen has featured actor Shraddha Kapoor as its first-ever digital cover star, reimagining her as a classic cinema icon.  The revival blends nostalgia with modern storytelling, paying tribute to the magazine’s legacy while embracing the future of film media.

Image source: Deccan Herald, TOI and IE; Edited by Dinesh Raj M   US President Donald Trump has unleashed a fresh wave of trade turbulence by doubling tariffs on Indian imports to 50 per cent, citing India’s continued oil trade with Russia.  Hot off the Press The move, detailed in reports by The Times of India's Chidanand Rajghatta, The Hindu's T.C.A. Sharad Raghavan and Hindustan Times' Shashank Mattoo, has sent shockwaves across diplomatic and economic corridors. The new tariff, coming in two phases (one immediate, another from August 27), is framed as a response to what Trump describes as a "national security threat" linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil. However, the MEA has rebuffed this claim as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable," highlighting hypocrisy in the US stance given its own ongoing trade with Russia, including nuclear fuel and precious metals. The Hindu's coverage emphasises the disproportionate blow to Indian exporters, especially in sectors li

When Pramila Krishnan returned to field reporting with a baby in her arms and a nanny in tow, she wasn’t just telling stories—she was living one. Sleepless nights, feeding breaks mid-interview, and a camera crew that learned to pause when her child cried: this was the newsroom, remixed by motherhood. A seasoned multimedia journalist from Tamil Nadu, Pramila spoke to Influencing Insider during Breastfeeding Week about navigating identity, journalism, and the fierce recalibration that comes with becoming a mother. Her journey into journalism began in childhood, flipping through newspapers alongside her grandfather. “I used to check every day to see if there was any news about my village,” she says. “That’s how I learned to read—and why I never stopped chasing stories.” Back then, she considered catering or tourism as possible careers. But journalism struck a different chord. “I didn’t want a job that just logged hours. I wanted one that made me feel something.”

  More local papers closing in New Zealand with the news Stuff is shuttering 15 community newspapers. The papers closing in Auckland are the North Shore Times, Western Leader, Central Leader,  Manukau/Papakura Courier, East & Bay Courier.  Other papers to close are Cambridge Edition, Feilding RangitÄ«kei Herald, Franklin County News, Hutt News, Kapi Mana News, Nelson and Tasman Leader, Northern Outlook, South Taranaki Star, and Southern Outlook. Both the Rodney Times and North Shore Times have a long tenure by NZ standards, starting in 1901 and 1949 respectively. All papers ceased printing by July 31. “We are still working through proposals and will be able to confirm numbers once consultation is complete. However there are fewer than 15 roles overall affected by these closures,” Stuff’s masthead publishing managing director Joanna Norris told NZ's The Post. She added that the Waikato Local and the Wairarapa Midweek community newspapers would continue because they