As climate disasters intensify, the voices telling these stories—often freelancers—are finding it harder than ever to be heard. Environmental journalists like Sharada Balasubramanian in Coimbatore and Joyjeet Das in Kolkata know the urgency of their mission. But between shrinking newsroom budgets, paywalls, algorithm-choked newsfeeds, and readers hooked on distractions, they’re constantly up against a system that doesn’t always value their work. When Sharada began her journalism career over two decades ago the idea was clear and powerful: a story could reach policymakers, government officials and the public, and maybe even spark real change. But today, like many independent environmental reporters, she wonders where those stories really go. “Journalism has shifted from mass to niche media,” Sharada says. Much of the work is now hidden behind subscriptions, and for freelancers, this brings an ironic twist. Writers are asked to pitch to publications whose content they oft

Hindi news channel Bharat Express has appointed two senior journalists to boost its election coverage.   Mihir Ranjan has joined as Managing Editor and will lead the channel’s editorial strategy and news operations. He brings years of experience in TV journalism.  According to Adgully’s report, Veeresh Pandey has been named Roving Editor and will focus on ground reports and special stories during the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections.  CMD and Editor-in-Chief Upendrra Rai said the appointments show the channel’s commitment to strong and impactful journalism. Radheyshyan Rai continues as Group Managing Editor.

In an era where age often becomes a barrier to professional growth, Lakshmana Venkat Kuchi stands as a testament to the enduring value of experience and expertise in journalism. At 65, this veteran journalist not only continues to make significant contributions to the media landscape but has also taken on the role of editor at News24 online, proving that retirement is merely a new beginning. With a career spanning four decades, Kuchi's journey through journalism reads like a tour of prestigious media institutions. From PTI to The Hindu, and an impressive 18-year stint at Hindustan Times, his career has been marked by resilience and adaptability. "I got a lot busier after I retired," Kuchi reflects, highlighting a reality many journalists face in India - the necessity to remain professionally active even after formal retirement. What sets Kuchi apart is his versatility and willingness to embrace technological evolution in journalism. His experience ranges from traditional newsr

Image source: News Arena, Forbes, Angel One and BRICS; Edited by Dinesh Raj M   US President Donald Trump has threatened countries with an additional 10 per cent trade tariff if they aligned themselves with the “anti-American policies of BRICS” even as the grouping adopted a joint declaration at their summit in Rio de Janeiro that appeared to criticise, without naming the US, “unilateral” tariffs that had disrupted the international trade system. Hot off the Press However, Shashank Mattoo for Hindustan Times pointed out that the Rio de Janeiro Declaration is not specifically against any particular country, according to people familiary with he developments. “India spoke about dispute resolutions by peaceful means. It spoke about the Global South. It condemned terrorism as a matter of principle rather than just of convenience,” these people said. The BRICS declaration on the first day of the summit on Sunday raised “serious concerns” about the rise of tariffs wh

Clarity Communication, a full-service PR agency based in India, has joined the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) to strengthen its understanding of the evolving India–U.S. business landscape. The IACC brings together companies from sectors like technology, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing to promote trade, investment, and policy dialogue between India and the U.S. For Clarity, this membership is a step toward gaining deeper insights into cross-border markets and regulatory environments, which are increasingly important for its clients. "Our work often starts with understanding the business context," said Sowmya Iyer, Founder and CEO of Clarity Communication. "Being part of IACC helps us stay closer to theconversations that shape that context." Stephen Mathias, Chairman of IACC Karnataka, welcomed the agency: "Sowmya’s presencewill help members navigate the growing complexities of PR in today’s media landscape."  Clarity serves startups, MNCs, and established b

For Refraction Media’s Managing Editor, Jasmine Fellows, the publication's core focus is simple: “It’s all about getting clear, impactful science communication to the right audiences.”  “It’s about providing specialist content for science, technology, engineering and maths topics. While we have particular expertise in youth audiences, it’s not just about that. It’s also about looking at that interface between science and society with Science Meets Business,” Fellows told Influencing Insider.  Fellows joined Influencing Insider last Thursday, where she talked about her science writing, the topics Refraction Media is interested in, and how the company engages with media releases.  Refraction Media is the publisher of several STEM publications, including Careers with STEM, Science Meets Business, and Australian University Science. It was founded in 2012 by current CEO Karen Taylor-Brown and Heather Catchpole.  Fellows said, “[Refraction Media] covers all sort