The nexus of wrong doers and the authorities threaten journalists because their reports jeopardize this unholy nexus. writes MD. ALI

If the bar associations and advocates' unions had not brought out the issue of allegations of irregularities against judicial elevation, fear of contempt consequences might have prevented media from making any comments, says MADABHUSHI SRIDHAR

For journalists who feel strongly about the issues they report, the line between journalism and activism is sometimes thin. SEVANTI NINAN says its time to speak up for those who are losing their freedom to write, read, and make films. Pix: Prashant Rahi