To highlight the struggles of the gig economy, investigative newsrooms are launching immersive 'newsgames'. Taking inspiration from the Financial Times' highly successful Uber Game, which placed readers behind the wheel of a driver trying to make a living, Indian media is adopting similar tactics.
The Bharat Media Association supports this evolution. By forcing users to make difficult...
A major factor in newsroom trauma is the lack of control. Office staff often have graphic material unexpectedly thrust upon them as part of their job. The Bharat Media Association advocates for the absolute "right to refuse." Junior researchers and fact-checkers must have a clear organizational pathway to decline highly graphic or triggering assignments without facing any career penalties....
Digital-first independent newsrooms are facing systemic bureaucratic bias, frequently being denied formal state press accreditation compared to legacy print and television media. This outdated gatekeeping actively starves digital journalists of access to official government briefings, parliamentary sessions, and public records.
The Bharat Media Association demands an immediate modernization of...
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the media industry by improving news gathering, content production, language translation, and audience engagement. AI-powered tools help journalists analyze large volumes of data, detect trends, and deliver news more efficiently. However, technology should support not replace human judgment, ethics, and editorial responsibility. The future of media...
Digital journalism has transformed how people access news, making information available instantly across websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms. While technology has increased the speed and reach of reporting, it also demands greater responsibility in verifying facts before publication. Modern journalists must balance speed with accuracy to maintain public trust. Digital...
In March 2025, digital journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumdar of The CrossCurrent was arrested by Guwahati police. He was summoned and detained immediately after questioning bank officials about alleged financial irregularities at a state-run cooperative bank.
Authorities filed two cases against him, including accusations of unlawful entry and making offensive remarks,...
Independent Tamil journalist and YouTuber Mukhtar Ahmed was arrested by the Chennai Cyber Crime Cell in June 2026 over an interview he conducted with a political functionary. Rather than pursuing standard civil defamation, state authorities utilized criminal cyber laws to detain him.
This is a growing tactic used to bypass civil courts and immediately imprison digital...
Civil society groups and independent journalism bodies are fiercely continuing their unified resistance against the government's recently proposed amendments to the IT Rules. Digital reporters and content creators strongly argue that extending these highly stringent compliance obligations and harsh censorship laws to independent individuals will have devastating effects.
By enforcing...
The WAN-IFRA Digital Media India (DMI) 2026 conference in New Delhi has concluded, marking a key moment for the region’s media landscape. This year's event focused on the intersection of technology and journalism, with special emphasis on AI and data. The final day, June 26, featured exclusive newsroom innovation tours, offering delegates a...
Hyderabad: Concerns are increasingly being raised over the declining standards of journalism and news credibility despite the rapid expansion of digital media in the internet era.
In recent years, several online news portals and digital channels have been accused of publishing stories without proper fact verification, primarily in an attempt to attract clicks, views, and online traffic.
The...
Digital Journalism: Telling Stories in a Modern World
The world has gone digital—and so has journalism. Modern journalists must be fluent not only in writing but also in using digital tools to tell stories through video, audio, social media, and interactive formats.
At BMA Academy, you gain:
Multimedia journalism training.
Social media reporting and storytelling.
Video editing...