‘Umesh Upadhyay, through his book based on rigorous research has convincingly shown how Western media has traditionally been biased and negative, projecting a distorted image of India. These lopsided images now appear to be contradictory to India’s stature as an emerging twenty-first century global power in this technology-driven world. Upadhyay has very rightly pointed out that the credibility of western media will be at stake if it does not change its approach towards India. This book is indeed a very interesting and informative study.’
—Harivansh, deputy chairman, Rajya Sabha

‘Global narratives, including external perceptions of India, have been thus far driven exclusively by Western media for its own purposes. In this very readable book, Umesh Upadhyay recounts, with clarity and undeniable evidence, the history of how this skewed media narrative has been used to box India’s place in the world since 1947. It then makes the case for a rising India to tell its own story.’
—Sanjeev Sanyal, economist & bestselling author

‘It is obvious to any Indian that Western Media is biased against us. But simply reacting emotionally to their biases is not going to help us. To address a problem, we must first understand it. Umesh Upadhyay, offers a calm and clinical analysis of Western Media in the book. For all those who are frustrated with Western media, and how it often creates problems in India’s relations with Western countries, this is a must-read.’
—Amish Tripathi, bestselling author

Umesh Upadhyay is a veteran journalist and communicator with four decades of experience in print, radio, TV and digital media. Transitioning from a ground reporter to a seasoned editor, he has worked across a diverse range of news networks including Press Trust of India, All India Radio, DD, Network 18 and Zee News. A JNU, DU and FTII alumnus, his passion for international relations and media is evident in his articles. He has produced and anchored several news and talk shows. Beyond journalism, he enjoys teaching and travelling, which have shaped his compassionate worldview.