by Annie Philip, Editors | Jul 10, 2023 | Awards, Network News
By Editors It’s time again to congratulate one of our own! We’re very proud to announce that our member Poornima R has been awarded the Karnataka Lekhakiyara Sangha award for Excellence in Writing in Kannada this year. Poornima, the debut awardee for this honour...
by Annie Philip | Jun 29, 2023 | Statements
The Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI) strongly condemns the incessant online harassment and abuse of Hyderabad-based journalist Thulasi Chandu, which amounts to a hate campaign against her and includes threats of rape and murder. The police has not taken action...
by Annie Philip | Jun 13, 2023 | Statements
The case filed against Asianet News Chief Reporter Akhila Nandakumar by the Kerala Police is a direct affront to media freedom and the freedom of speech and expression, as guaranteed by Article 19 (1) (a) of the Indian Constitution. The case against Akhila Nandakumar...
by Annie Philip | Jun 3, 2023 | Statements
The Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI) notes with distress the accounts about journalists Shubhangi Misra and Manisha Mondal of The Print being molested on 30th May while on assignment covering the protest in Haridwar by India’s renowned wrestlers against sexual...
by Annie Philip | May 28, 2023 | 2023 Assembly Elections, Gender, Media & Elections
By Preethi Nagaraj In electoral politics, men rule the roost. This is not only a fact but an evidently unchangeable fact and one that established more strongly with every passing election. After Independence, women expected increased representation in electoral...
