Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Pamela Philipose Book Launch Spotlights India's Press Freedom
A new book called "Framing the Media" talks about how the government's rules and laws affect the freedom of the press in India.
The book launch included a discussion with experts, who talked about the importance of a free press and the challenges it faces.
They discussed how the government has been trying to control the media and how this impacts journalists.
The panelists highlighted that the issues of controlling the press are not new.
The conclusion was a call for protections for all journalists, including freelancers and regional reporters, to ensure press freedom.
Pamela Philipose's book, "Framing the Media," launched at the Press Club of India.
The launch sparked a discussion on media freedom and government policies.
Panelists included legal experts, journalists, and media scholars.
The book examines how government policies and laws affect media space.
Panelists discussed historical and contemporary challenges to press freedom in India.
- Who
- Pamela Philipose, along with legal experts and journalists.
- What
- Book launch and discussion on media freedom.
- When
- July 30.
- Where
- Press Club of India, New Delhi.
- Why
- To discuss the state of press freedom and government influence on media.
Advocates of Press Freedom
Government or Entities Controlling Media
Protecting Journalists
Advocates of Press Freedom
Emphasizes the need for structural protections for all journalists.
Government or Entities Controlling Media
N/A
- Book Title
- Framing the Media: Government Policies, Law and Freedom of the Press in India
- Author
- Pamela Philipose
- Event Location
- Press Club of India, New Delhi
- Moderator
- Mahtab Alam
- Panelists
- Apar Gupta, Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty, Vivek Mukherji and Philipose