(By Quratulain Khalid) In the digital age, where information travels faster than verification, journalism bears a sacred responsibility: to illuminate truth amid chaos, not to fan the flames of prejudice and conflict. Yet, time and again, segments of the Indian media—particularly the hyper-nationalist electronic channels often derisively termed “Godi media” for their perceived subservience to…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) On December 14, 2025, a devastating terrorist mass shooting took place at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, during the “Chanukah by the Sea” event celebrating the first day of Hanukkah, organized by the local Chabad Jewish community. Two gunmen—a father-and-son duo—opened fire on attendees in Archer Park near the beach, killing at…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) In the hyper-connected world of social media, rumors can spread like wildfire, often fueled by a mix of absence, misinformation, and political polarization. Over the Labor Day weekend in late August 2025, speculation about President Donald Trump’s health reached a fever pitch, with viral claims suggesting he had died or was gravely…
