About THINCK

Who We Are

THINCK is an independent digital news publication, operated by THINCK Media. We publish original reporting, analysis, and commentary on events in Kerala and across India

Our coverage is primarily in English and Malayalam, serving readers across Kerala and the global Malayalam diaspora.

Ownership & Publication Details

• Publisher: THINCK Media
• Country of operation: Canada
• Website: thinck.org
• Editorial contact: editorial@thinck.org

Our Mission

THINCK exists to provide readers with accurate, independent, and contextually rich journalism. We believe an informed public is essential to a functioning democracy, and we take that responsibility seriously.

We do not accept payment to publish editorial content. Our reporting is funded through digital advertising and reader support. Advertisers have no influence over editorial decisions.

Editorial Standards

All news reporting published on THINCK goes through an editorial review process before publication. Our standards include:

• Verification of facts from at least one primary or credible secondary source before publication
• Clear separation of news reporting from opinion and commentary
• Opinion and commentary are labelled as such and represent the views of the named author only
• Headlines accurately reflect the content of the article
• We do not publish unverified rumors, speculation presented as fact, or misleading content
• All stories are attributed to named authors or to THINCK staff where anonymity is editorially justified

Editorial Process

Before a story is published:

1. The reporter or contributor drafts the story
2. An editor reviews it for factual accuracy, balance, and adherence to our standards
3. Any claims that cannot be verified are either removed or clearly attributed as unverified
4. The story is reviewed for legal and ethical considerations before publication

Opinion & Commentary

THINCK publishes opinion and commentary from named contributors. These pieces represent the views of the individual author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of THINCK Media. Opinion content is clearly labelled. Contributors are responsible for the accuracy of their own stated facts.

Corrections Policy

We are committed to accuracy. When we make errors, we correct them promptly and transparently. Our corrections process:

• Corrections are published on the original article with a clear note explaining what was changed and why
• Significant corrections are noted at the top of the article
• Minor corrections (spelling, grammar) may be made silently
• We do not delete published articles without a clear editorial reason; retracted articles will carry a retraction notice

To request a correction, email us at editorial@thinck.org with the article URL, the specific error, and supporting evidence. See our Corrections Policy page for full details.

Independence

THINCK is not affiliated with any government body or commercial interest. Editorial decisions are made independently by our editorial team. We do not allow advertisers, sponsors, or external parties to influence editorial content.