Anbarasan Ethirajan

Anbarasan Ethirajan is an investigative journalist with a focus on international affairs and human rights. He has reported extensively from South Asia, particularly India and Bangladesh, covering topics such as political unrest, corruption, and social justice issues. His work has appeared in major media outlets including the BBC, Al Jazeera, and The Guardian. Through his reporting, Ethirajan aims to shed light on underreported stories and provide a voice to those who are often marginalized or overlooked.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33973982

89%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Ms Hasina last week said she was taking action against corruption, and that it was a long-standing problem. During the same press conference in Dhaka, she said she had taken action against a household servant...or peon after he allegedly amassed $34 million.
  • The government denies these allegations.
  • We are witnessing so much corruption. Especially among those close to the ruling party. Corruption has been continuing for a long time without being punished.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • The student protests are probably the biggest challenge that has faced Ms Hasina since January 2009.
  • We are witnessing so much corruption. Especially among those close to the ruling party. Corruption has been continuing for a long time without being punished.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • A third of public sector jobs are reserved for the relatives of veterans from the country’s war for independence from Pakistan in 1971.
  • Dozens of people have been killed and several thousand are believed to have been injured in the protests.
  • More than 100 people have died in the violence.
  • The government has imposed an unprecedented communications blackout, shutting down the internet and restricting phone services.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • More than 100 people have died
  • The intensity of the demonstrations...has been described as the worst in living memory
  • Thousands of university students have been agitating for weeks

Recent Articles

Bangladesh's Worst Civil Unrest in Decades: Students Protest Against Government Job Quotas, Over 100 Deaths

Bangladesh's Worst Civil Unrest in Decades: Students Protest Against Government Job Quotas, Over 100 Deaths

Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024 Bangladesh is in the midst of violent protests led by students against the reinstatement of government job quotas, resulting in over a hundred deaths and widespread unrest. The movement, fueled by economic struggles and frustration with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, has grown into a larger opposition against quota-based recruitment. Protests began after the High Court ordered the reinstatement of quotas for specific groups, including women, veterans' families, disabled individuals, and ethnic minorities. The protests have led to a nationwide curfew and military deployment.
121 Lives Lost in Tragic Religious Gathering Crowd Crush in India: Overcrowding, Desperate Attempts for a Better View, and Denied Crossings Result in Devastating Losses

121 Lives Lost in Tragic Religious Gathering Crowd Crush in India: Overcrowding, Desperate Attempts for a Better View, and Denied Crossings Result in Devastating Losses

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 At least 121 people, mostly women and children, tragically lost their lives in a crowd crush during a religious gathering led by Bhole Baba in Mughal Garhi village on July 3, 2024. Overcrowding was the primary cause as hundreds of thousands arrived despite permission for only 80,000. Many fell in a drain or were stopped from crossing the road during Bhole Baba's car departure. The incident has sparked outrage due to reports of lack of assistance for injured and attempts to cover up by hiding clothes and shoes.
Deadly Stampede at Bhole Baba's Satsang in Uttar Pradesh: 121 People Killed, Hundreds Injured

Deadly Stampede at Bhole Baba's Satsang in Uttar Pradesh: 121 People Killed, Hundreds Injured

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 At least 121 people, mostly women, were tragically crushed to death and hundreds more injured during a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh, India on July 3, 2024. The stampede occurred amidst massive overcrowding and lack of proper exit facilities at a satsang event organized by Bhole Baba. Thousands attended despite permits for only 80,000. The tragedy unfolded as volunteers struggled to intervene in the chaotic situation amidst sweltering heat.