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Future of Digital News Uncertain as Ministry of I&B Takes Control of Online Media

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) will now have OTT platforms and online platforms streaming news and current affairs under its purview, thanks to the gazette notification issued on 11 November 2020, duly signed by President Ram Nath Kovind.

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YouTube Rewind is Cancelled This Year

YouTube Rewind, a tradition that the online giant has been following ever since 2010, announced via their Twitter handle that they’d not be doing one this year.

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Democratising the Game of Bylines in India

A 101Reporters story starts with a journalist from their networks pitching a story to the editors. Once a story gets approved, it’s then pitched to the partner publications. When a publication calls dibs on a story, the journalist is notified and the reporting begins. 101Reporters has now started publishing stories even on their own website: 101reporters.com

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Do you only post for Instagram likes?

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User Generated Conundrum

How do you build an ethical and sustainable UGC model?

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How to Live Your Best YouTube Life?

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No Footage? No Problem: Where to Get Visuals When You Can’t Go Out to Shoot

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Nov 2020
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BBC and other free sound effects libraries that you should use cautiously

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Nov 2020
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Mobile Journalism Fellowship Opportunity [Applications Closed]

In Old News and Internews are accepting applications for a mobile journalism fellowship.
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Mobile Journalism webinars for Indian Journalists

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