Monday 19 December 2011

Times of India increases its demand from Rs one crore to Rs 100 crore

Radhika Giri’s recent article in The Weekend Leader on Malayalee journalists, ‘Rising emotions, falling objectivity, the truth behind Mullaiperiyar coverage in Chennai newsrooms’ has pitted us in a direct battle with The Times of India, which has issued a second legal notice in less than a week, with a new demand of Rs100 Crore as compensation.

The first notice demanded Rs One Crore.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our precious readers who had called and assured me of their support.

These are challenging times for The Weekend Leader, and a long battle lies ahead for all those who believe in freedom of expression.

But the important message is that we are not going to yield to any threat. We will continue to be the voice of the people and remain committed to truth, justice and fair play.


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