"Unapologetic": Indo-Canadian journalist Haroon Siddiqui on identity, migration, & media narratives

In this episode of Frontline Conversations, Editor emeritus at Toronto Star, Haroon Siddiqui, speaks about his six-decade career in journalism, the evolution of multicultural Canada, the changing nature of Western media, and the politics of identity in an increasingly polarised world. Born in Warangal and raised in Hyderabad, Siddiqui reflects on his early years in India, his migration to Canada in the 1960s, and how reporting on events such as the Iranian Revolution, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and the Iraq War shaped his understanding of power, media narratives, and international politics. Drawing from his memoir "Unapologetic" (published in Canada as "My Name Is Not Harry"), Siddiqui discusses the challenges of being a Muslim journalist after 9/11, the importance of preserving one's identity in multicultural societies, and why he believes mainstream Western media has often failed to represent conflicts such as Gaza fairly. He also examines the decline of independent journalism, the rise of social media, and what the future holds for democracy and the news industry. Perfect for: - Journalists and media professionals - Students of journalism, media studies, and international relations - Readers interested in identity, migration, and multiculturalism - Viewers following debates on Gaza, Western media, and global politics - Anyone interested in the future of journalism and democracy Credits: Host: Ayesha Minhaz Editing: Razal Pareed Camera and production: Kavya Pradeep M and Mridula Vijayarangakumar If you found this discussion insightful, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Frontline for more in-depth conversations. Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online-subscription/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/frontlineindia/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/frontline_india Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frontline.magazine LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frontline-magazine-b12921295/ #HaroonSiddiqui #Gaza #WesternMedia #Journalism #MediaBias #IsraelPalestine #CurrentAffairs #Geopolitics #Frontline #Democracy #IndependentJournalism #Canada #Politics #News