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The Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI) is a pan-India, non-hierarchical, volunteer-based collective of women mediapersons. Insta: @nwm_india
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Inksights by Anupama Bijur | February 2026
✨ All Aboard 🚢🌊
Inksights by Anupama Bijur Illustrated scene of a wooden boat sailing on blue water with the name “Muni” painted on its side. Inside the boat, three smiling adults sit together; one holds a red-and-white umbrella, another drinks from a green coconut with a straw, and the third sits relaxed with knees tucked in. Two more people wave from small windows in the cabin. The style is colorful, hand-drawn, and playful, with a warm, cheerful travel vibe.
February 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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✨ Join us for a Public Meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala ✨

If you are in Thiruvananthapuram on 7 February, do make your way to the star-studded public meeting organised by the NWMI as part of its 20th national meeting (marking the network’s 24th anniversary).
February 4, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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🗓️ Day 2 | February 7 (Saturday) 🕒 3:15 – 4:45 PM

📍 NWMI’s 20th National Meeting, Thiruvananthapuram

🤖 From Byline to Bot: Ethical Challenges of AI in Journalism
February 4, 2026 at 3:47 AM
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🗓️ Day 2 | February 7 (Saturday) 🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 NWMI 20th National Meeting, Thiruvananthapuram

🌍 Reporting on Climate and Environment in an Era of Corporate Media
A poster advertising a members-only event titled “Reporting on climate and environment in an era of corporate media.” The central image shows three older rural Indian women in saris standing together, rendered mostly in black and white against layered, collage-style backgrounds in red, yellow, green, and pink. Surrounding them are faint images of farming, fishing nets, water, crops, and women working, suggesting climate, labor, and environmental themes. At the bottom, logos and text read “NWMI – Network of Women in Media, India,” “20th National Meet, 6–8 February 2026,” and “Vaayo! Come to Thiruvananthapuram,” with illustrated women playing drums.
February 3, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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🗓️ Day 2 | February 7 (Saturday) 🕘 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 NWMI 20th National Meeting, Thiruvananthapuram

🎤 Reporting Violence on Women in the Age of “Men’s Rights” and Short Attention Spans
A poster shows a bearded man standing behind a podium, looking down at a mobile phone. Behind him is a colorful mural of faceless nude female figures of different ages standing in a row against a patterned red background. Text on the podium reads, “Reporting Violence on Women in the Age of ‘Men’s Rights’ and Short Attention Spans.” The design uses bold yellow and orange borders with illustrated motifs. Logos and text at the bottom mention NWMI (Network of Women in Media, India), the 20th National Meet (6–8 February 2026), Thiruvananthapuram, and note “Members only.” Art credit: Sara Tunich Koinch/HRI.
February 3, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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📍 Thiruvananthapuram | 🗓️ February 6

Kerala is often cited as a global model for community-led palliative care. How did the state build such a humane, people-centred care ecosystem – and what lessons does it offer for the rest of India?
Illustrated poster titled “Palliative care in Kerala: Compassion as policy.” A stylized scene shows an elderly person lying on a cot, surrounded by family members and caregivers offering comfort, with a traditional Kathakali figure seated nearby, symbolizing cultural care and compassion. The color palette is warm yellows, greens, and blues with patterned backgrounds. Along the bottom are event details and logos, including “Members only,” the Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI), and text announcing the 20th National Meet, 6–8 February 2026, Thiruvananthapuram, with festive drum illustrations.
February 2, 2026 at 4:31 AM
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📍 Thiruvananthapuram | 🗓️ February 6

Kerala is often celebrated for its progressive gender indicators – but what happens when reality doesn’t match the narrative?
Poster with the headline “Kerala’s gender paradox: Progressive on paper, unequal in practice?” Centered over a leafy green background. On the left, a woman in a bright pink and blue sari with long hair and floral adornments faces left. On the right, a stylized grayscale illustration of a woman faces right, with yellow flowers in her hair. A yellow border frames the image. Bottom text includes “Members only,” the logo of the Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI), and details for the 20th National Meet, 6–8 February 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram.
February 2, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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✨ As we get ready to attend the NWMI’s 20th National Meeting in Kerala’s capital, here are some of the women trailblazers from Thiruvananthapuram who shaped the city’s – and in some cases the country’s – political, cultural and intellectual history 🏛️📚
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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📍 Napier Museum, Thiruvananthapuram

Built in the 19th century and named after former Madras Governor Lord Napier, this iconic museum is known as much for its architecture as for what it holds inside.

Image credit: Deepaprasad TK
January 31, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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Correction: In this post, savarna was misspelled as avarna. We regret the error.
It should read:
In 1882, an savarna-only school was opened in Oorootambalam, Thiruvananthapuram.
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In 1882, an avarna-only school was opened in Oorootambalam, Thiruvananthapuram. Ayyankali led protests and secured orders from the king to allow Dalit students’ entry. But the school management refused to comply. In 1914, he led Panchami, a Dalit girl, into this school.
January 31, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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📍Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam 🌊

Named after the iconic red-and-white lighthouse that overlooks the Arabian Sea, Lighthouse Beach is one of Kerala’s most recognisable coastal landmarks.

Image credit: Deepaprasad TK
January 31, 2026 at 5:18 AM
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As we get ready for the NWMI’s 20th National Meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, we remember 🎬 PK Rosy (1903–1988), a woman whose courage changed the history of Malayalam cinema.

📷 Image credit: The News Minute
January 31, 2026 at 5:14 AM
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🎬 International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), Thiruvananthapuram

Lights, camera, Kerala! 🌟 Every year, IFFK brings independent films, bold stories and voices from around the world to the city.
January 29, 2026 at 5:05 AM
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📚Ayyankali – Kerala’s Champion of Social Justice

As we head to Thiruvananthapuram for the NWMI’s 20th National Meeting, let’s remember a powerful story rooted in its soil. 🌱

Photo source: keralanews.gov.in/19441/Urotta...
Poster featuring two images of Dalit social reformer Mahatma Ayyankali: a black-and-white portrait on the left and a colorful illustration on the right showing him walking with Panchami, a Dalit girl, toward an upper-caste–only school. Text explains that in 1914 Ayyankali led Panchami into the school in Thiruvananthapuram, defying caste norms and sparking a movement for Dalit education rights. It notes that the partially burnt bench Panchami sat on is preserved at the Mahatma Ayyankali Panchami Memorial School. The base has the NWMI logo and details for the 20th National Meet in Thiruvananthapuram, February 6–8, 2026.
January 28, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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📍 *Beemapally Dargah Shereef, Thiruvananthapuram* 🕌

As we get ready for the NWMI’s 20th National Meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, let’s take a look at one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks ✨ – Beemapally Dargah Shereef.

📸Photo credit: beemapally.org
An NWMI poster of a bright pink mosque with multiple domes and tall minarets, identified as Beemapally Dargah Shareef in Thiruvananthapuram. People are gathered near the entrances, with trees around the courtyard under a clear blue sky. The text describes the dargah as the resting place of Syedunnisa Beema Beevi, a woman healer believed to have divine powers. It includes a banner of the NWM 20th National Meet in Thiruvananthapuram.
January 27, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

Dedicated to Vishnu's Ananthashayana form (cosmic sleeping posture), the temple is famous not only for its architectural grandeur but also for the rich history and legends that surround it. 🛕

Photo credit: Suryajith Kattappana
NWMI poster of Padmanabhaswamy Temple complex at sunset, with the temple’s tall gopuram rising behind a calm water tank and surrounding traditional buildings, reflecting the sky. Informational text on the image describes the temple’s unique architecture and the equinox alignment of the setting sun through its tower windows.
January 26, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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Vikram Sarabhai Space Science & Technology Museum

Before #NWMI’s 20 National Meeting in #Thiruvananthapuram, come to where India’s space story began. Named after Dr Vikram A Sarabhai, the father of India’s space programme, the museum is near the historic Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station
Image credit: https://spacemuseum.vssc.gov.in/ Poster for #NWMI's 20th National Meet in Trivandrum. Poster shows an image collage of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Museum inside the Mary Magdalene Church in Trivandrum.
January 25, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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📍 Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram
where, #NWMI’s 20th National Meeting will be held. A vibrant space, here life, politics, commerce, history & everyday stories intersect.

#NWMI2026 #NWMI20NationalMeet #NWMIInKerala #Thiruvananthapuram #KeralaHistory #UrbanHeritage #KeralaStories
A poster on the occasion of #NWMI's 20th national meet celebrates the plurality of Kerala. Image in poster shows the Palayam junction where a temple, a mosque and a church coexist near each other. Photo credit: Suryajith Kattappana
January 24, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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✨ Two Weeks to Go! ✨
The countdown has officially begun! 🌴🌊 The NWMI’s 20th National Meeting is heading to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, this February!

Image & video credit: Suryajith Kattappana and Deepaprasad TK

#NWMI2026 #NWMI20NationalMeet #NWMIInKerala
January 23, 2026 at 4:58 AM
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NWMI member Meenakshi Shedde has won the Sudhir V Nandgaonkar Memorial Award for Best Film Critic at the 22nd Third Eye Asian film festival held in Mumbai recently.
Poster from the Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI) congratulating member Meenakshi Shedde for winning the Sudhir V Nandgaonkar Memorial Award for Best Film Critic, featuring her portrait on the right and the congratulatory text on a warm beige background.
January 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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#NWMI is shocked and deeply saddened to learn about the sudden death of our member and colleague. Sonal Kellogg breathed her last on 9 January 2026 after a brief illness.
An obituary poster for #NWMI member #SonalKellogg, who died after a brief illness, today, January 9, 2026. Poster shows photo of a smiling woman in a blue saree, set inside a circle in the centre, with the words "In loving memory of" in an arc above, and "Sonal Kellogg" below.
January 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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Doxing, Deepfakes and Digital Harassment in this month's InkSights by Anupama Bijur

"Most conversations around AI so far have been its impending threat to jobs. But a disturbing crisis is unfolding – AI-powered and technology-facilitated violence against women."

#InkSights #AnupamaBijur #NWMI
Illustrated poster showing a woman seated behind a laptop, raising her hands to shield her face as large gray, abstract shapes loom over her. Handwritten text reads “AI is coming for our jobs,” with the word “women” added in red over “our,” and a header above says “AI-powered & technology-facilitated violence against women on the rise.” The image uses dark tech-themed borders to suggest digital threat and pressure.
January 4, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Congratulations to #NWMI member #NehaDixit on her winning the #BestDebut at the Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman awards.

Neha won for her book "The Many Lives of Syeda X"

#Literature #Books #RamnathGoenka #WomenInMedia #WomenInJournalism
Poster to congratulate #NWMI member Neha Dixit on her winning the Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman award for the best debut book: The Many Lives of Syeda. Picture shows #NehaDixit in a red saree, holding up the book whose cover says "The Many Lives of Syeda X"
January 3, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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The Network of Women in Media, India strongly condemns the recent statements made by actor Sivaji during a public promotional event in Hyderabad. His remarks about women actors and women in general, specifically targeting their choice of clothing, were misogynistic, derogatory and deeply regressive.
A bearded man in a light blue hoodie speaks into a microphone at a press event, with several people standing behind him and a large poster featuring a woman’s face in the background.
December 29, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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India's first #MissIndia winner, and an acclaimed journalist covering fashion, society and more, #MeherCastelino passed away on December 16.

#India #WomenInJournalism #WomenInMedia #FeminaMissIndia #NWMI
A screenshot of a twitter/X post quoting the #MumbaiPressClub announcement of the passing away of #MeherCastelino, India's first #MissIndia winner and acclaimed fashion journalist. Meher died on December 16, 2025.
December 20, 2025 at 5:02 AM