Indian Journalism: Keeping It Clean

As the world of Indian journalism continues to grow, with print, television and electronic news constantly competing to outdo each other, veteran journalist Alok Mehta takes a close look at the lack of ethical journalism. In his essays, he makes a strong case for a journalistic code of conduct, similar to those in other countries such as the UK and USA, and outlines several recommendations Indian journalists must keep in mind to maintain their credibility and integrity in an increasingly corrupt environment. Not only must journalists expand the scope of their reporting, they must do so in a sensitive and aware manner, to maximise public awareness and to create and mould public opinion. Only then can their readers make informed choices and take strong stands on issues they believe in.