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SAWM India member Arfa Khanum Sherwani has been working in the field of TV journalism for the last 16 years. Presently she works as a senior anchor with Rajyasabha TV, run by parliament of India. Previously she has been associated with NDTV for several years and has worked closely with Aamir Khan on his TV blockbuster 'Satyamev Jayate'. Her areas of interest are international affairs and issues of social justice with special focus on religious minorities. She keenly observes the political and social developments determining the South Asian politics and society. Arfa was the only Indian journalist to have covered the 2014 Afghan Presidential elections.
A Hyderabad-based group says lakhs of households may be affected.
New Delhi: In addition to several reports about EVMs malfunctioning, new reports suggest that names of Dalit and Muslim voters are missing from voting lists. About 12…
Watch | In This Corner of Western UP, the Pulwama Effect May Not Work for BJP
What has the effect of the Pulwama attack and the Balakot airstrike in Pakistan been on the ground? Senior editor of The Wire Arfa Khanum Sherwani visits Kairana in western Uttar Pradesh to find out.
What has the effect of the…
Watch | ‘Chowkidar’ Modi Acts on Lokpal, Nirav Modi – Five Years Too Late
Arfa Khanum Sherwani talks about the delay in the appointment of a Lokpal, the recent arrest of Nirav Modi in London and if Modi's "chowkidari" fell short all these years.
https://youtu.be/AblprAhaDk4
source: The Wire
Watch | Lok Sabha Elections Dates Announced: What Exactly Is At Stake?
Arfa Khanum Sherwani discusses what is to be the longest running election and what's at stake for the parties contesting.
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Sunday announced that the Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven…
‘Overarching Climate of Fear in the Media Ecosystem’: N. Ram of The Hindu
In an interview with The Wire's Arfa Khanum Sherwani, the chairman of The Hindu publishing group talks about the Modi government's recent threats over the media's Rafale coverage.
Earlier this week, the Narendra Modi government,…
Sri Sri Ravishankar Among Others to Form Ayodhya Dispute Mediation Committee
Fourteen appeals have been filed in the apex court against the 2010 Allahabad High Court judgment, delivered in four civil suits.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday referred the politically sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land…
Watch | What Rafale Secrets is Modi Hiding by Threatening Journalists?
In this episode of Hum Bhi Bharat, the Centre's intent to prosecute newspapers for publishing documents related to the Rafale deal is discussed.
New Delhi: On Wednesday, attorney general K.K. Venugopal told the Supreme Court that the…
Watch | Why Is It Forbidden to Ask Questions About the Balakot Airstrikes?
Arfa Khanum Sherwani, senior editor of The Wire, dissects why the BJP is dodging questions on the recent IAF airstrikes in Pakistan.
https://youtu.be/F6mwojWz3FU
source: The Wire
Watch | Imran’s Appeal: Can India, Pakistan Stop the Drift to War?
Arfa Khanum Sherwani, senior editor at The Wire, discusses what happened in the 24 hours after India's airstrikes on Pakistan.
New Delhi: After India officially confirmed that one Indian pilot is “missing in action” after an aerial…
Watch | Modi’s Pak Policy Caught Between Pulwama and Hug for Saudi Prince
In this episode of 'Hum Bhi Bharat', Arfa Khanum Sherwani discusses Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to India.
New Delhi: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday offered intelligence sharing and other…