April 2023 archive: quick reads and useful takeaways

This page collects what we published in April 2023. You’ll find short, practical pieces: phone features, a passenger view of an international flight, questions about audits and ownership, and opinion-style takes on media and social topics. Below are quick summaries and the main takeaways so you can jump to what matters most.

Tech and travel highlights

We answered whether the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G supports FM radio. Good news: it does. That matters if you often rely on local stations and want offline listening without data. If FM is important to you, this phone covers that base.

There’s also a firsthand look at Air India’s Delhi–Washington, DC service. The report focuses on comfort, food, entertainment, crew behavior, and the overall timing of the trip. If you’re planning that route, expect a reasonably comfortable long-haul experience and a realistic view of services on board.

Politics, audits, media and social takes

We discussed whether the CAG can audit Air India after the Tata Group took it over. The piece explains the legal and procedural questions: CAG audits public sector undertakings, and divestment raises issues about audit scope. The bottom line: whether CAG audits will happen depends on government decisions and the terms set during the sale.

On media bias, one post tackled whether India Today leans left or right. The short answer: the channel aims for balanced coverage, but viewers often spot bias depending on the story and their own views. We suggest watching multiple outlets and checking original documents when possible.

Several opinion pieces looked at social attitudes. One explored what turns on Indian men, focusing on cultural, emotional, and psychological influences rather than crude stereotypes. Another asked how guys in India view women who drink alcohol, noting varied reactions based on family ties, local culture, and social circles. These pieces aim to explain common patterns, not to stereotype everyone.

We also listed anchors viewers often name as honest, naming a few widely recognized journalists and pointing out what makes an anchor trusted: consistent fact-checking, clear sourcing, and transparency about views or conflicts.

Finally, we looked at why many Indian channels run so much "masala" news—sensational, attention-grabbing stories. The short reason is ratings pressure: sensational items get clicks and eyeballs, which drives revenue. If you want less of that, choose outlets known for depth or use news aggregators that filter by topic.

If one of these topics caught your eye, scroll through the April 2023 posts on the site for the full articles. Each short piece is written to answer a single question quickly so you get useful information fast.