Australia’s proposed law to force Google, Facebook etc., to pay media companies for content is proving successful even before legislation. This should be emulated around the world, including in India. Tech giants cannot get away by paying pittance. It hurts those producing credible content most if their economics is broken.
Yes, vaccines are here. But new coronavirus variants show we can’t relax now
Detection of South African and Brazilian coronavirus variants and cases rising in Maharashtra and Kerala show Covid remains a serious threat. Increase in travel and public activity comes with risks, and doesn’t imply letting our guard down. Spotlight on masks and social distancing should continue even as vaccinations are hastened.
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Why news media is in crisis & How you can fix it
India needs free, fair, non-hyphenated and questioning journalism even more as it faces multiple crises.
But the news media is in a crisis of its own. There have been brutal layoffs and pay-cuts. The best of journalism is shrinking, yielding to crude prime-time spectacle.
ThePrint has the finest young reporters, columnists and editors working for it. Sustaining journalism of this quality needs smart and thinking people like you to pay for it. Whether you live in India or overseas, you can do it here.