NewsClick Raids & Press Freedom

In this interview with Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, we discuss the recent raids on Newsclick, his personal career, and his upbringing. Thakurta is a veteran journalist with over 40 years of experience, and he is known for his critical and independent reporting. He is also a strong advocate for press freedom.

In the interview, Thakurta discusses the raids on Newsclick as a direct attack on free journalism in India. He also discusses the increasing pressure on independent journalists under the Modi government. Thakurta also shares his insights into his career and upbringing, and how these have shaped his views on journalism.

This interview is a must-watch for anyone interested in the state of press freedom in India, or who wants to learn more about the life and work of one of India's most respected journalists.

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Pegasus Deposition

Link of the recording of the 70-minute deposition on 14 February 2022 by Paranjoy Guha Thakurta to the Supreme Court-appointed committee headed by Justice (retired) R V Raveendran on allegations of misuse of the Israeli Pegasus spyware on Indian citizens: https://pegasus-india-investigation.in/depositions/paranjoy-guha-thakurta-statement/