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 Indian journalism reads like a who's who of prestigious media institutions. From PTI to The Hindu, and an impressive 18-year stint at Hindustan Times, his career has been marked by excellence 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 tradit

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

Reuters' official X accounts, including @Reuters and @ReutersWorld, were restored on Sunday after being temporarily withheld in India by the social media platform. The accounts were blocked on Saturday night following what X described as a "legal demand". Reuters reported receiving an email from X stating, “At this time, we are no longer withholding access in INDIA to your account.” According to The Indian Express, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Electronics and IT clarified that “there is no requirement from the Government of India to withhold Reuters handle”, and confirmed that the Ministry was working with X to resolve the matter. In an earlier communication dated 16 May, X informed Reuters’ social media team that a request to remove content had been received, stating, “It is our policy to notify account holders if we receive a legal request from an authorized entity (such as law enforcement or a government agency) to remove content from their account.” X cite

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

  Gold Logie award nominee Lisa Millar (pictured) will take the helm as the new host of the much-loved series, Back Roads, the ABC has announced this morning. The program is no stranger to Millar - she has been a guest presenter since 2019.  She succeeds Heather Ewart, the much-respected founding host of Back Roads, who retired from the program earlier this year after travelling thousands of kilometres around the country since launching the series in 2015, and whose final episode airs on Thursday July 31. Millar said, “What a privilege it is to take the path less travelled with this treasured show. Heather has nurtured Back Roads since the beginning and will remain in the hearts of so many of the communities she visited.” Millar’s first road trip in the new season airs on Thursday, August 7, 8pm on ABC TV and ABC iview when she explores the legendary Snowy River, following the Snowy from the slopes of Mt Kosciuszko in New South Wales right down south to Marlo, where the

  ANALYSIS As any journalist knows - or certainly should know - making public comments about a trial which is underway is a pathway to contempt of court, which carries swingeing penalties, including the potential for jail time.  But that’s the position - the potential contempt of court - that shock jock Kyle Sandilands and co-presenter Jackie Henderson, find themselves in today after the trial judge in the Erin Patterson trial mulls action against the Kyle and Jackie O Show.  One of what you might Justice Christopher Beale had signalled potential contempt proceedings back in June.  Beale told the Victorian supreme court on June 16, in the absence of the jury: “This morning the presenters of the Kyle and Jackie O radio show commented on this case during a news segment on their show.  “I have read a transcript of that commentary,” said the Justice.  “I encourage all commentators to engage their brains before they open their mouths, as they may otherwise land t