“THE WIRE’S SHADOW – “THE HINDU DAILY NEWSPAPER” BY S . SANKARAN
LINK TO THE HINDU EDITORIAL: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/heavy-handed-hurry-the-hindu-editorial-on-the-wire-fiasco/article66092058.ece After reading “The Hindu Newspaper” Editorial published in its 4th November 2022 edition under the caption – “Heavy Handed Hurry – Perils of editorial laxity are obvious, but defamation should be decriminalized” pertaining to the controversy over ‘The Wire’, I honestly thought that The Hindu Newspaper had become ‘THE WIRE’S SHADOW’. I am quite aware that this is a serious allegation against a renowned newspaper existing even before India got Independence and that its editorials are highly valued and rated giving five stars status amongst the public in general. Such being the case, I am duty bound to explain the grounds on which I allege The Hindu in such a defamatory phrase. Let me first jot down the points from the Hindu Editorial where I defer and object to their views and judgements and analysis. 1. Heavy Ha