Actor Chetan files Rs 1 defamation lawsuit against Minister Shivaram Hebbar
Bengaluru: Actor Chetan reportedly filed a Rs 1 defamation lawsuit against Minister of Labour Shivaram Hebbar for the Minister’s defamatory tweet against the actor for his previous statements on ‘Brahmanism’.
In line with the defamatory lawsuit filed by the actor, the Bengaluru court issued a notice to the Minister on June 24th and set the date for the next hearing on the case for the 14th of July, it is learned.
Actor Chetan has also appealed to the court to direct Minister Shivaram Hebbar to issue an apology.
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Ravish Kumar completes 10 million subscribers on YouTube 18 months after launching channel
New Delhi: Renowned journalist and former NDTV Executive Editor Ravish Kumar achieved a milestone on Monday as his YouTube channel crossed 10 million subscribers.
This achievement comes approximately 18 months after Kumar officially launched his channel in October 2022. Following his departure from NDTV, which he announced via a video post on December 1, 2022, Kumar began sharing his insights and commentary on various issues through his YouTube platform.
Known for his insightful analysis and independent viewpoint, Kumar's YouTube channel has garnered widespread popularity, consistently attracting millions of views for his videos. Having spent 27 years at NDTV, where he served as Senior Executive Editor and hosted several flagship programs, Kumar's transition to digital media reflects the evolving landscape of journalism.
His decision to resign from NDTV and embrace digital media was influenced by challenges, including his mother's illness in Bihar, as well as the broader context of threats and pressures faced by journalists in India. Kumar had received death threats on his personal phone from supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amidst NDTV's encounter with a potential takeover by the Adani Group, known for its close ties with the government.
In his resignation address, delivered on his YouTube channel, Kumar expressed gratitude to his audience for their unwavering support over the years. He also voiced concerns about authoritarian forces dividing the nation and lamented the state of journalism in India, characterizing it as a "dark age of journalism."
Kumar's departure from mainstream media to pursue an independent digital presence mirrored a growing trend among Indian journalists. Many have opted to utilize platforms like YouTube and social media to navigate the challenges faced by traditional media organizations in the current political climate.
Through his YouTube channel, Ravish Kumar continues to engage with his audience, offering his perspective on pressing issues and contributing to the discourse on journalism in India.
