Al Jazeera Journalism Review

Rehan Qayoom Mir. An independent journalist whose work has appeared in international and national outlets,
Rehan Qayoom Mir

 

An independent journalist whose work has appeared in international and national outlets, including Al Jazeera English, Nikkei Asia, The Progressive and Jacobin, among others. He reports on issues across India and South Asia, with a focus on ground reporting and human-interest stories, and covers politics, environment, and culture.

Writer’s Articles

Reports
A reader accesses digital news coverage on a mobile device, highlighting the evolving landscape of digital journalism and media consumption. Photo: Sajad Hameed
News In the Race for Attention

As audiences turn to Reels, social media and AI for news, journalists are adapting to new demands while trying to protect the depth and quality of their reporting

Rehan Qayoom Mir. An independent journalist whose work has appeared in international and national outlets,
Rehan Qayoom Mir
Sajad Hameed An India-based journalist and multimedia storyteller focusing on South Asia.
Sajad Hameed
Published on: 16 Oct, 2026
Field
Reports
A veteran newspaper seller, with over 25 years of experience, waits for customers as physical papers become harder to sell. His struggle reflects the sharp drop in daily readers as the old printing world fades away in the digital age. (Photo: Nasir Kachroo. India – Dec 2022)
From Print to Pixels: How Small-Town Journalists in Bihar Are Surviving Threats and Closures

As newspapers vanish across districts like Siwan, Gaya, and Purnea, reporters turn to mobile phones, digital start-ups and community networks to keep local journalism alive.

Rehan Qayoom Mir. An independent journalist whose work has appeared in international and national outlets,
Rehan Qayoom Mir
Sajad Hameed An India-based journalist and multimedia storyteller focusing on South Asia.
Sajad Hameed
Published on: 12 Apr, 2026