<span style="color: #222222;">Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today called upon the media to create an effective mechanism to counter fake narratives and anti-India bias.<br />''Noting that the fourth pillar of India's democracy is strong and vibrant, he said the media is working shoulder to shoulder for making the country a Vishwa Guru.<br />''Mr. Thakur was addressing a function to mark the valedictory of the centenary celebrations of Mathrubhumi Malayalam daily in Kochi today.</span><br />''The Minister observed that the advent of new technologies presents a new threat in the form of digital colonialism on platforms run by algorithms. He cautioned against foreign publications and organisations with inherent anti-India bias peddling distorted facts. Indian media which understands the ground reality will have to play a crucial role in such situations.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the valedictory celebrations.</span><br />