Posts by category: News Reporting

This article looks at the media reporting of the Tablighi Jamaat congregation held in Delhi, India in March 2020 during the Coronavirus pandemic. The media coverage of the event has been largely negative and has been accused of demonizing the Muslim community. The article examines the impact of this coverage on the community, and the need to ensure a balanced and fair reporting of events. It also highlights the importance of maintaining a public-health focus in media reporting, as this is the most effective way to prevent and control the spread of disease. Finally, it calls on the media to be more conscious of the language used in reporting on religious communities and to be mindful of the potential for creating stereotypes.