reference material for comparisons of news coverage by different newspapers

1. The condemned fate of Zakir Naik
Papers used for analysis: The Times Of India, Daily news and analysis, Hindustan Times
With an overview of the leading newspapers’ take on the whole trivia that has been in news
regarding the infamous preacher Dr. Zakir Naik, the case still rests in the hands of law to
beseech its fate.
Talking of the distinct features of the story revolving around Mr Naik, all the three dailies
have kept to their caliber and kept terms with their standardisation of the news coverage.
THE TIMES OF INDIA – In this newspaper the whole coverage of the news story gave
prominence to the thoughts and ideologies of the top notch politicians who put across
their views and citations regarding the terrorist activities that took place in the likes of
Naik, be it the youngsters being deported to IS or the recent Dhaka attacks, or his
controversial comments. The newspaper was apt in providing police verifications that
could act as a catalyst in further probing of the case. It highlights the whole gamble
around the peace preacher and his not so peace preaching activities. A joist of the early
life of Zakir Naik was presented in the initial days of the news coverage.
DAILY NEWS AND ANALYSIS (DNA) – This newspaper has been known for it's factual
data which further aids the helm to readers in providing assistance involving a news
story. It has rightly maintained its dignity with rounds of news involving Dr. Zakir Naik.
Hooking it's reader from the scratch of the story till the end has been the USP of this
daily. It has predominantly that justice to the religious scholar Naik too.
Not only has it summarised his early life but also given accounts of his success in his
field – religious preaching soft peace. It has also mentioned his correlational context
with Osama Bin Laden and terrorism. Summarising the connotations of the events that
he had been in the news for,for over a decade now. Listing down his achievements and

2. downfall in the span, DNA has opened up a whole new dimension of the story to it's
audiences.
HINDUSTAN TIMES – The baseline which the newspaper provides to the entire news
story of Naik is very subtle and in brief. It sums up the story by providing insights on the
not so oft talked about detailing into the investigation of the matter. In an over view the
credentials of this news daily to the Zakir Naik story involving his comments, Dhaka
attack suspicion et al, it has stuck to providing relevant information without
sensationalising the matter.