Effective Date: July 8, 2025
Last Updated: July 8, 2025
Website: https://www.aryalekh.com
Operated by: AryaDesk Digital Media
Udyam Registration No: UDYAM-UP-20-0002538
1. Our Editorial Charter
At AryaLekh.com, we believe journalism is a public trust. Our editorial policy is rooted in a steadfast commitment to truth, integrity, transparency, and independence. We exist to empower citizens—especially the youth—by producing fact-based, inclusive, and impactful content. Every story we publish reflects our mission to inform, inspire, and hold power accountable.
2. Guiding Editorial Principles
Our editorial operations are governed by the following non-negotiable values:
- Accuracy: All content undergoes rigorous fact-checking prior to publication.
- Fairness: We aim to represent diverse perspectives, with special attention to underrepresented voices.
- Transparency: All sources are properly cited, and corrections are issued promptly.
- Accountability: Editors and contributors take full responsibility for their work.
- Independence: No advertiser, sponsor, or political entity influences our editorial decisions.
These principles guide every step of our content lifecycle—from pitch to publication.
3. Scope of Published Content
AryaLekh.com curates a broad range of original, high-impact content, including but not limited to:
- Breaking news and longform investigative reports
- Expert analysis and editorial opinions
- First-person narratives and citizen journalism
- Cultural commentary, creative essays, and lifestyle features
- Data-driven explainers and interactive visual stories
Each category adheres to our editorial and legal standards, ensuring content quality and audience trust.
4. Editorial Workflow and Quality Control
Our editorial process is multi-layered and designed to uphold journalistic integrity:
- Initial Screening: All submissions are evaluated for relevance, tone, originality, and adherence to our mission.
- Legal and Ethical Review: Content is checked for compliance with applicable laws and editorial ethics.
- Fact Verification: All sources and claims are independently verified.
- Final Review: Senior editors conduct a thorough quality check before publication.
This structured approach enables us to maintain editorial consistency, minimize errors, and ensure factual integrity.
5. Fact-Checking and Corrections Policy
AryaLekh.com is committed to transparency and self-correction.
- Errors, if discovered, are corrected promptly with a clear update note.
- Significant factual inaccuracies may result in content retraction.
- Readers can report errors via email at: hello@aryalekh.com
- Corrections are handled with urgency, professionalism, and full disclosure.
6. Contributor & Guest Editorial Policy
We actively invite submissions from independent journalists, scholars, activists, and engaged citizens. All contributors must:
- Submit original, fact-checked, and plagiarism-free content
- Disclose any conflicts of interest, affiliations, or sponsorships
- Abide by AryaLekh.com’s editorial code of conduct and legal requirements
Content that promotes hate, misinformation, or unverifiable claims will be rejected without exception.
7. Sponsored Content and Advertorial Standards
To preserve editorial integrity:
- All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such
- Editorial teams operate independently from advertising teams
- We do not publish undisclosed promotions or paid political content
- Sponsored articles must meet our editorial and fact-checking standards
This ensures a clear separation between journalism and monetization.
8. Political Independence and Editorial Objectivity
AryaLekh.com maintains a non-partisan editorial stance. We are committed to:
- Scrutinizing all institutions—governmental, corporate, or civil—without fear or favor
- Challenging propaganda, spin, and disinformation
- Advocating for public interest, equity, and democratic values
We do not align with any political party or ideology. Our loyalty lies solely with the public.
9. Ethical Framework
Our editorial decisions are guided by:
- Press Council of India guidelines
- Editors Guild of India best practices
- International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) ethical charter
- Google News Publisher Content Policies and global digital media standards
These standards ensure compliance, fairness, and journalistic excellence across every platform we publish on.
10. Reader Engagement and Community Standards
We view our readers as co-participants in the democratic process. Engagement is encouraged through:
- Public comments (moderated for civility and relevance)
- Feedback submissions via hello@aryalekh.com
- Social media interaction under our verified handles
We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that contain hate speech, misinformation, spam, or violate applicable laws.
11. Our Commitment to Ethical Journalism
AryaLekh.com is more than just a digital news outlet—it’s a movement for truth-telling, civic literacy, and media transparency. We hold ourselves accountable to our readers and uphold journalism’s highest calling: to speak truth to power and protect the public interest.
Jahan Har Baat Zaroori Hai – Where Every Thought Matters.