MEDIA plays a significant role in shaping public perception and influencing societal discourse.

While it has the power to inform and educate, it also possesses the ability to distort narratives, reinforce stereotypes and even damage individual lives and community identities. A powerful example of this is depicted in the movie Sanju, where a single newspaper headline dramatically alters the course of the protagonist’s life.

Despite his efforts to prove his innocence and clarify the truth, a mere question mark in the headline regarding his alleged connection with RDX went unnoticed by the masses. His best friend also realized the misinterpretation and its consequences much later—by then, the damage had already been done. This example highlights how seemingly small elements in media messaging can lead to severe, often irreversible consequences.

Such manipulations are not isolated incidents. Every day, media outlets........

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