About

I'm Pratik Sinha, an investigative journalist and fact-checker with a background in software and open-source systems. I'm the co-founder of Alt News, where I work on exposing misinformation, hate speech, and holding platforms accountable.

My work focuses primarily on the Indian misinformation ecosystem, though I maintain attention to global platform dynamics and cross-border information flows. I approach these issues through the lens of power structures, institutional analysis, and the political economy of the internet.

Areas of Focus

• Misinformation and disinformation in India
• Fact-checking methodologies and verification techniques
• Platform accountability and content moderation practices
• Media literacy and digital forensics
• Technology policy and surveillance
• Open-source software and decentralisation

Technical Stack

I use EndeavourOS on my laptop, GrapheneOS on my phone, and work extensively with open-source tools for investigation and verification. My technical background includes familiarity with Python, shell scripting, and common command-line tools used in OSINT and digital forensics.

Contact

You can find my work at Alt News.

License

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