#MihirSrivastava is a journalist and writer. Formerly with Open and Tehelka, he currently works with the Patriot as a senior associate editor. <br /><br />In this interview with Newslaundry's Chitranshu Tewari, he talks about his latest book, Love Jihadis, written with photojournalist #RaulIrani, which breaks down the #lovejihad bogey in the context of western Uttar Pradesh.<br /><br />The conversation also spans the mainstream and vernacular #media’s role in propping up the “love jihad” narrative, and a lot more.<br /><br />Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/NLInterviewMihirSrivastava<br />--------<br /><br />Sign up for our all-new media newsletter: https://bit.ly/StopPressNewsletter<br /><br />Support independent media and subscribe to Newslaundry: http://bit.ly/paytokeepnewsfree<br /><br />To watch this and many more videos, click on http://www.newslaundry.com/<br /><br />Follow and engage with us on social media:<br />Facebook: https://facebook.com/newslaundry<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/newslaundry<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/newslaundry