The Hindu forgoes Rs. 20 lakh from Dera ad
For The Hindu, the fallout from carrying a full-page disinformation advertisement issued by Dera Sacha Sauda on its front page in north India editions on 12th September continues. After issuing an apology a day later, the newspaper has reportedly said it would not raise a bill for the ad. The monetary value of the ad has not been disclosed but industry estimates put in the range of Rs. 20 – 25 lakh.