In today's era journalism has taken an unexpectable shift sometimes, being controlled by the government or being buried under agendas but Khabar Lahariya has transformed the entire scenario of journalism.
Fearless reporting and no fancy cameras just a mobile phone and the courage of speaking truth it is run by Dalit women and is indeed an inspiration for many. Despite, facing all odds from the society and family women journalists make their move and bring true stories for their audiences.
'Writing with Fire' a movie nominated for Oscars and dedicated to their unbreakable spirit is not only a movie but a medium by which people will get more empowered.
Khabar Lahariya started as an Indian newspaper also made an achievement in the digital landscape as well founded by Kavita Devi on 30th May 2002, in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh India it has a readership of 6000 copies with a claimed readership of 20,000 till 2012.
It covers local political news, local crime reports, and social issues, and entertainment all reported from a feminist perspective and after their coverage on a road maintenance issue an immediate action was taken even their reportage on farmers who were facing issues with irrigation canals an immediate action was taken on that too.
"Journalism lies in the heart of those who have the courage to awaken it and be the voice of the voiceless."
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