Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, released a video on Tuesday in which she confronted Bihar-based journalist Kanhaiya Bhelari for remarks she said were sexist and targeted her for donating a kidney to her father. In the video, she calls Bhelari and asks him to explain why he questioned a married daughter’s right to visit her parents or make personal sacrifices for them. Her voice is low and strained, but she firmly asks him to repeat what he said on television. When Bhelari replies that daughters should stay at their husband’s home and not spend long periods with their parents, she interrupts and asks him to clarify his statement. She repeatedly asks, “How many hours? How many days?” as he attempts to deflect. Bhelari later backtracks, says he was referring to someone else, and insists he is not opposed to her actions, India Today reported.

PunjabNewsExpress.com editor Satinderjit Singh Bains has accused the Punjab Government of acting with “political malice” after the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) abruptly cancelled the news portal’s empanelment for government advertisements. Bains told Influencing that PunjabNewsExpress had been empanelled for government ads for the past eight years. On October 22, the portal received a one-year extension after policy-based scrutiny and verification. However, on November 19, the DIPR issued a short cancellation order stating “non fulfilment of policy conditions”, without detailing any deficiencies or giving the portal an opportunity to clarify. In his letter to IPR Minister Harjot Singh Bains and senior officials, the editor wrote that the decision was taken “without any reason, justification or prior intimation” and “constitutes a direct attack on press freedom.” He said the cancellation contradicted the extension granted just weeks earlier

  The Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2025 were announced on November 19, recognising 63 journalists across print, digital, and television. Presented by Population First in their 15th edition, the awards highlighted stories that demonstrated nuance, sensitivity, and accountability in reporting on gender issues across India. In the English print series category, journalists from The Hindu were recognised for the report “Doctor rape and murder: Violence and vigil in Kolkata,” authored by Shiv Sahay Singh, Shrabana Chatterjee, and Moyurie Som from the newspaper’s Kolkata bureau. Reporters from The News Minute and Newslaundry were honoured for work on sexual assault, portrayals of violence on screen, and transgender welfare boards. TNM journalists Shivani Kava, Anisha Sheth, and Nandini Chandrashekar won the English Web Investigative Story category for the five-part series “Prajwal Revanna Tapes: The Aftermath,” which documented survivor accounts,

Image source: Wikimedia Commons, TOI and HT; Edited by Dinesh Raj M   Nitish Kumar walks back into the Bihar chief minister’s office today for a record 10th time — a political milestone unmatched in India, and a reminder that no one plays Bihar’s coalition chessboard quite like him. What should have been just another oath-taking has turned into a statement of survival: a 75-year-old leader, repeatedly written off, returns backed by a resurgent National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and a mandate that has redrawn the state’s political arithmetic. As Gandhi Maidan prepares for the swearing-in, the bigger story is the recalibration of power within the NDA and what Nitish 10.0 means for governance, stability, and the familiar tug-of-war over portfolios. HOT OFF THE PRESS The Times of India’s Kumar Rakesh and Jai Narain Pandey report that Nitish Kumar will be sworn in at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan — a symbolic return to the venue where hi

India’s DTH television sector continued to face challenges in Q2 FY26, with key operators’ financial results reflecting a drop in active subscribers and a growing shift toward connected TV and OTT platforms. According to e4m, Dish TV’s Q2 FY26 revenue fell 25.2 per cent to Rs. 299.2 crore from Rs. 400 crore in the same quarter last year, reflecting continued operational weakness. Airtel Digital TV posted nearly stable revenue of Rs 753 crore, down 0.66 per cent from Q2 FY25. In H1 FY26, Dish TV’s income declined 26.5 per cent to Rs. 633.4 crore, while Airtel Digital TV recorded Rs. 1,516 crore, a slight 1.24 per cent dip. Tata Play’s FY25 revenue fell 5.05 per cent to Rs. 4,109 crore. Sun Direct did not release Q2 figures, but its first nine months of FY25 saw a 9.88 per cent decline to Rs. 939 crore.  

Asianetnews.com has unveiled the India H.O.G. Rally 2025, an exclusive celebration of Harley-Davidson heritage and community, scheduled for December 19–20 at Morjim Beach, Goa. The event promises to bring together Harley owners and enthusiasts from across the country for two days of high-octane camaraderie and coastal revelry. Hosted by the Epicenter Chapter (Nagpur) and the Iron Ore Chapter (Raipur), the invitation-only rally will feature signature Harley rides, curated meet-and-greet sessions, live music, and the prestigious H.O.G. Awards Ceremony—honouring standout riders and chapters. The event is supported by key partners including Nayara Energy, Union Bank of India, Motul, and Farzi Beach, underscoring its stature as a flagship gathering for India’s Harley-Davidson community.  

In the dynamic news ecosystem dominated by algorithms, trends and shrinking patience in reading stories, feature writers continue to hold onto one of the most enduring crafts of journalism: deep, human-centred storytelling. Shaped by observation, live encounters or patient searches for the right voice, feature journalists remain committed to their nuance and narrative, even when the industry shifts.   For independent journalist Riddhi Doshi, becoming a feature writer was a “natural trajectory,” shaped by her early work in lifestyle, luxury, and the arts, beats that naturally lean toward narrative storytelling. With over 20 years in journalism, including 15 as a feature writer, she says the best ideas come from reading widely and staying alert to everyday moments. “I’ve found ideas in a friend’s comment, something overheard on a train, or even a taxi driver’s remark. Ideas are everywhere; you just have to see and listen,” she says.&