There is an adage – old is gold. Not all the time these stands the test of time. Journalism, once-upon-a-time started through newspapers, as one aspect of it. In the good old days itself, priced very affordably, this was the … Continue reading Sri Lanka’s perishing print media industry – a sad story unfolding
“The power to narrate, or to block other narratives from forming, is itself a form of domination.” — Edward W Said Historically, Islam has appeared in the news mostly during moments of crisis. Bombings, protests, revolutions—headlines have long repeated the … Continue reading Shifting the lens in covering Islam
A young beauty blogger recently became a tragic victim of social pressures and public shaming, a relentless obsession with perfection. After being mercilessly trolled online for being overweight, she decided to take drastic steps to change her appearance. Following the … Continue reading Perfectly imperfect: The dark side of social media and the price of chasing perfection