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Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta's work experience, spanning over four decades, cuts across different media: print, radio, television and documentary cinema. He is a writer, speaker, anchor, interviewer, teacher and commentator in three languages: English, Bangla and Hindi. His main areas of interest are the working of the political economy and the media in India and the world, on which he has authored/co-authored books and directed/produced documentary films. He teaches and speaks on these subjects.
Session
The Tribulations of Trial by Media
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Kota Neelima, Sevanti Ninan and Pushpesh Pant in conversation with Indrani Bagchi
Sensational and often toxic coverage by electronic and print media interferes with due process and judicial enquiry. Accused and victim alike suffer assaults upon their right to privacy and fair trial. In conversation with Indrani Bagchi, reputed journalists and media persons discuss the causes of this criminal responsibility and the ethical and legal framework required to contain this dangerous and despicable trend.