Archive · 28 May 2025
N. Ram on India's Democracy and Media Landscape
Imagine a country where things are slowly changing in a way that makes it harder to speak freely.
A person who used to be a big newspaper boss says this is happening in India.
He talked about how some leaders seem to dislike their country's rules and how some media are not presenting the full picture.
He also said that while independent journalism is still around, it faces serious challenges from propaganda.
He also mentioned that it's important for journalists to report stories that help people understand what's going on in the world and how to exercise your right to free speech.
N. Ram discussed challenges to democracy and media freedom in India.
He mentioned trends like communalism and manipulation of institutions.
He drew a comparison between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump's leadership styles.
Ram noted the rise of incremental authoritarianism in India.
He emphasized the importance of independent journalism.
- Who
- N. Ram, former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, delivered a lecture in memory of M.P. Veerendra Kumar.
- What
- N. Ram delivered a lecture on the state of democracy and media in India.
- When
- May 28, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- N. Ram discussed the decline of democracy and the challenges to journalism in India.
Independent Journalists
Ruling Party
Media's Role
Independent Journalists
Independent journalism is crucial.
Ruling Party
Some media outlets engage in propaganda.
- Speaker
- N. Ram, former Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu
- Event
- Lecture in memory of M.P. Veerendra Kumar
- Date of Lecture
- May 28, 2025
- Key Topics Discussed
- Democracy, Media, Authoritarianism
- Award Presented
- National Thought Leadership Award
- Award Recipient
- Panduranga Hegde