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The Missing Code: Why People Are Always Angry With the Media

The Missing Code: Why People Are Always Angry With the Media

17 November 2011

| Society & Public Issues

The media, which is supposed to be the fourth pillar of democracy, is today a part of problem that besets society. Looking inwards are three eminent figures from the world of journalism. How to make the Indian media self-reflexive and recognise its shortcomings.

Tags: BarkhaDutt ChristopherDickey FourthPillarofDemocracy IndianMedia Newsweek TarunTejpal

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