Smith Mehta

The writer is assistant professor, Centre for Media Studies and Journalism, University of Groningen, and the author of The New Screen Ecology in India: Digital Transformation of Media

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Karnataka’s Fake News Bill: Why is a Congress government bent on passing a new Rowlatt Act?Subscriber Only

July 04,2025 12:05:32 PM

Far from safeguarding public discourse, the Bill sets the stage for silencing it. This legislation mirrors India’s long history of intrusive state control, coming despite prior judicial rulings that struck down similar provisions in the draconian IT Rules, 2021

Fri, Jul 04, 2025

The limits of censorship: Understanding the withdrawal of draft Broadcasting BillSubscriber Only

August 16,2024 16:33:27 PM

It’s telling that the government is yet to grasp that like content, and technology, humans also travel across borders. Taken together, the various censorship-based bills would have little impact on the flow of content on global platforms by creators living abroad.

Fri, Aug 16, 2024

In this circus of dishonest, and mis-executed regulations, the government has completely or intentionally missed out on regulating the conflicts of interest that pervade the Indian media industries.

Regulating OTT: Draft Broadcasting Regulation Bill may be an attempt to control digital infrastructureSubscriber Only

November 16,2023 05:00:58 AM

A regulation on conflicts of interest is the need of the hour. All other regulatory measures to facilitate ‘ease of business’ are merely attempts at facilitating ‘ease of control and regulation’

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Upamanyu Dutta-Hussain Arsiwala claim Junior 420 National Championships in ChennaiSubscriber Only

June 06,2012 02:59:46 AM

A pair of Mumbai teenagers have set sail on a challenging adventure.

Wed, Jun 06, 2012

Football,flair and freestyleSubscriber Only

June 05,2012 00:58:30 AM

It was a perfect Friday and even so,a perfect evening at Phoenix Mills in Lower Parel.

Tue, Jun 05, 2012

Bachcha bada ho gayaSubscriber Only

May 31,2012 03:00:25 AM

Medio Tyron Pereira has been the creative lynchpin for Mumbai hockey this season

Thu, May 31, 2012

Back with a bangSubscriber Only

May 29,2012 04:54:23 AM

It was just another day with a hockey match underway at the Mahindra Hockey stadium between Mumbai and Maharashtra for the West Zone Senior National Hockey Championship.

Tue, May 29, 2012