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Journalists gather at the Press Club of India for a "Defend Journalism" protest, condemning the arrest of NewsClick staff and the legal crackdown on investigative reporting, marking a bold stand against the tightening state control of the media. (Photo: Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times. New Delhi, India – Oct 2023)
Why Anonymous Sources Are Fading from Indian Journalism

A generation of reporters-built careers on confidential sources, many now write without them.

Kamran Yousuf
Kamran Yousuf
Published on: 19 Apr, 2026
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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