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News does not cover individual citizens but the paradox is that these very people consume news the most. The news focuses on high-voltage political mafias. Journalists say that we need not cover the plight of one, but many—politicians only care when it’s big enough to call us for 'advice'. In Bengal, news is just Nabanna, Kalighat, or Harish Chatterjee Road. In Delhi, it's the PMO, Supreme Court, Home Minister, and AAP. And of course, which politician's headed to jail?
Judges are honest and impartial, but they truly shine when deciding high-profile political cases. For pension or bail matters? They take their time. But for high-stakes cases, decisions come in no time, thanks to 'eminent assistance' from the big fatty counsels. Karnataka's Chief Minister is featuring in the news for a scam. Meanwhile, Laddus are in the spotlight too with a secret ingredient everyone’s worried about.
Sansad grabs headlines for everything it’s not supposed to. You make headlines not by serving the commoners, but by shaking up the heavyweights. Where's the news about common people in this country? Nowhere. Does The Drain focus on them? Let its content speak for itself.
Amidst the diarrhoea of news, we try to be the antidote of clarity, cutting through the noise with stories that truly matter. We can't be categorised amongst the traditional news industry, but what we try is to tell stories in a way that makes sense—stories that need deeper thought, not just a quick glance.
Our hunger drives us to cover, or sometimes uncover, perspectives that might otherwise be overlooked. Our goal has always been simple: to bring forward what we believe deserves a closer look, helping you decide what is waste to be drained and what is worth your attention.
The Drain is a work in progress, always learning, always evolving, be it a slow one. Our stories are our way of sparking conversations and posing questions that matter. As we mark another year, we remain as hungry as ever, ready to keep searching, listening, and sharing—without any illusions of grandeur, just a belief in what we do.
ANNOUNCEMENT
As we continue our journey, we're excited to announce the launch of our new show, Banter Bots, arriving on October 13! In this unique series, two bots engage in lively conversations, tackling a variety of topics from policy and governance, politics and society to culture and beyond. Expect thought-provoking discussions all aimed at sparking curiosity and reflection. Join us for these interesting discussions on issues that shape our world.
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