From Watchdog to Lapdog: The Fall of Indian Media - Abhinandan Sekhri (4K)

#MediaCorruption #IndependentJournalism #AbhinandanSekhri Is Indian media truly independent, or is it just another puppet in the hands of billionaires and politicians? 🎙️ In this explosive conversation, Abhinandan Sekhri, co-founder of NewsLaundry, exposes the harsh realities of Indian journalism, media ownership, and the decline of editorial integrity. From the hypocrisy of India's privileged elite to the erosion of media accountability, this episode dives deep into: ✅ Why mainstream media fails as a watchdog ✅ How billionaires influence the news you consume ✅ The ethics of journalism vs. financial stability ✅ Corruption in digital media & subscription-based news models ✅ Caste bias, privilege & systemic discrimination in institutions 💡 "News should be a public service, not a tool for political and corporate propaganda." – Abhinandan Sekhri 📢 If you care about real journalism and want to know how independent media survives in a corporate-driven world, this is a must-watch! 📌 Chapters: 0:00 - Highlight 3:48 - The Idea Behind News Laundry 8:12 - Challenges in Starting an Ad-Free News Model 12:30 - Subscription-Based News: A Sustainable Model? 16:05 - Media Criticism and Journalist Reactions 20:37 - Media as the Watchdog: Where Did It Fail? 22:47 - The Ethics of Journalism vs. Financial Stability 24:46 - Paywall and the Sustainability of News 25:01 - Questioning the Competence of News Editors 25:47 - Why Media Needs to Be More Self-Critical 26:52 - The Public Holds Politicians Accountable, But Not the Media 28:05 - Farmers’ Protest and the Role of News Channels 30:37 - The Problem with Indian News Ownership 34:23 - Why Billionaires Influence Media Narratives 37:06 - The Political Relevance Trap in India 40:42 - Media Compliance and Political Control 43:36 - India’s Unhealthy Relationship with Wealth 46:51 - Hypocrisy of Privileged Elites in India 48:23 - Why News Should Be a Public Service 50:17 - The Corruption in Digital Media as Well 52:26 - The Crisis of News Business Models 55:56 - How Alternative News Models Can Emerge 58:47 - Why the Poorest Stories Don’t Get Covered 1:02:33 - The Meaningless Boom of Media Awards 1:07:31 - The Institutional Decay of Media Accountability 1:12:41 - How India’s Education System is Failing the Youth 1:16:57 - The Overemphasis on STEM Education 1:20:52 - How Caste Bias Persists in Indian Institutions 1:25:47 - The Evolution of Indian News and Journalism 1:33:02 - Content Creators vs. Traditional Journalism 1:39:08 - The Future of Digital Journalism in India 1:43:02 - Can We Protect Independent Journalism? 1:46:52 - The Role of Viewers in Preserving Content 🎧 To get the full story, watch the podcast! _____________________________________________________________________ Find Abhinandan here: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AbhinandanSekhr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinandan-sekhri-3291a017/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abhinandansekhr/ YouTube (Newslaundry): https://www.youtube.com/c/Newslaundry Website (Newslaundry): https://www.newslaundry.com/ _____________________________________________________________________ Wanna be a Guest on Kintu Parantu? 🎙️ Reach out and share your story on [email protected] We're waiting to hear from you! _____________________________________________________________________ Kintu Parantu affiliated links: Instagram: / kintuparantu.official Kintu Parantu Clips: / @kintuparantuclips ______________________________________________________________________ © 2025 Sheeba Aslam Fehmi Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action. ______________________________________________________________________ Tags: Abhinandan Sekhri, Indian media, journalism crisis, News Laundry, media bias, independent news, news business, digital media, media corruption, press freedom, news regulation, billionaire influence, media ethics, Indian journalism, news funding, paywall news, subscription-based media, TV news debates, media ownership, media awards, journalist integrity, investigative journalism, media watchdog, political narratives, Indian billionaires, newsroom politics, media accountability, alternative news models, digital news platforms, misinformation, fake news, responsible journalism, editorial independence, political bias, YouTube journalism, mainstream media, corporate influence on media, democracy and journalism, Indian elections media coverage, journalism funding, new media vs traditional media, news industry changes, tech influence on journalism, future of news, ethical journalism, truth in media, media power dynamics, media censorship, digital age reporting.