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Canary Trap was launched by me as a personal blog in 2008. Since then it has evolved into a platform for exclusive, well-researched, and objective information relating to corruption, human rights, intelligence, terrorism, and politico-security matters.
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CAG’s CWG report and Indian media
Posted on August 12, 2011 | No CommentsThe latest CAG report on CWG scam raises some uncomfortable questions with regard to the Indian media. The Power Post, in a post on August 26, 2010, revealed how various top media outlets competed with each other to grab the 'deal' for providing 'positive media coverage' to the CWG 2010. -
CWG mess: PM blamed for Kalmadi appointment
Posted on August 6, 2011 | 1 CommentThe UPA government, including Sports Minister Ajay Maken, instead of brazenly trying to shift the blame to the previous NDA government for Kalmadi's appointment should answer what action they took to correct the wrong committed by NDA. Despite letters to the PM by their own sports ministers (Late Sunil Dutt and Mani Shankar Aiyar), the PMO recommended Kalmadi as OC Chairman. -
Best of Canary Trap in 2010
Posted on January 1, 2011 | 1 CommentA very happy and a prosperous 2011 to all the readers of Canary Trap. As we enter a new year, we bring you the top 10 posts of 2010 from different categories (Corruption, Politics, Security and Intelligence, History, Media Analysis). -
CWG, Kalmadi, Indian Media and Paid News
Posted on August 26, 2010 | 1 CommentA leading English newspaper sent a proposal to Kalmadi for positive coverage of the CWG in November 2009. The entire deal was worth Rs 12.19 crore. The media group wanted an "Official Newspaper" status for its flagship newspaper. The proposal stated: "We do not solicit any financial assistance from CWG for the above activities apart from the regular advertising support for encouragement."
