A germ that became a seed that in turn became a plant to be grown into a sizeable tree. That’s how whitedrums.com started. It is still a nurturing plant that has all the ingredients of a large tree that can last forever.
The germ of the seed got implanted in the brains of the Editor-In-Chief Dhara Kothari, a professional writer based in Mumbai (Bombay). The germ grew out of frustration of not being able to print factual news and information for the readers. The lack of true democracy in journalism spurned the idea, the seed into starting an e-newspaper that is open to all to write and share news from any part of the universe. Journalistic news, reporting, photos, etc to be shared with one and all.
That seed was sown by the owner of whitedrums.com, Biren Shah, an equally enthusiastic man who made sure the sapling was nurtured into a plant that stands today.
Now this two member team needs your environmental support to help grow this plant into a tree. Come, write and support this plant by spreading the information and encouraging others to write and help the plant to grow into a fine, strong tree that can help the global community in the future.
Q – Why the name White Drums?
A- The name drum is associated with the ancient system of communicating and since only drums would have indicated a site of music, we added another word. The color white also denotes purity and we have honest intentions.
Q- Does that mean whitedrums.com gives facts and true news?
A- We strive to give the truth. However, we are unable to verify all the news and articles that are sent to us. Yet we try our best to make sure they are as accurate as possible. If a reader were to point out mistake in news reporting or fraud, we would take immediate action.
Q – Does whitedrums.com pay the writers?
A- Unfortunately NO! This is citizen journalism and reporting platform and not a commercial news media venture.
Q – Does whitedrums.com earn through commercial means?
A- No! We do not earn anything; our tie-ups are based on sharing than commercial reason and the advert rate card given is so low that even when we get advert, the cost barely covers the service and maintenance cost of the website. Also we do not accept donations. We believe in free reporting without commercial pressures from anyone.
Q – Why citizen journalism?
A- Citizen journalism and reporting is the future of media today. A most democratic form of reporting and sharing news, etc to all readers and writers on this site. We wish the people of the world to participate write and share news, features, photos, etc to all so that truth can be recorded on this global platform in the most democratic manner. We urge citizens to come forward and report, rather than sit and expect news to only reach them. One must be responsible to make news too.
Q – How can we write and submit news, etc?
A- You need not be a professional writer. As long as you can write in simple words and sentences in English for others to understand, it would have achieved its purpose. Normally the editors do not edit anything, unless the grammar or major spellings need changes. We ensure not to touch the matter or the meaning, unless it fails the submission guidelines. We strongly suggest every new writer to check the submission guideline and follow the basic rules of writing. One can technically submit the news or article on word file and attach photos if any on the submission form in the submission section. However, you may email the article and photos directly on the email address provided, which is- whitedrums@gmail.com. If any problems do write in at – caspercreation@gmail.com.
Q – Can the whitedrums.com reject any submission?
A- Yes whitedrums.com and the company Casper Creations reserves every right to reject a submission if it fails the submission guidelines and otherwise.
Q- What about copyrights?
A- The writer can submit the news, articles or photos anywhere else, after appearing at whitedrums.com. We do not accept already published articles and photos (except from news agencies). In case a writer has submitted an article copied from elsewhere, whitedrums.com and Casper Creations do not take any responsibility for the same and will not pay any royalties either. In such cases, please ensure you have the required permission to copy information or facts and in case of a dispute, we shall remove the said article or photo.
Q- Are the submissions archived?
A- Yes any submission is archived for later access. Only news, along with the respective photos from news agency and events are not archived and will be deleted periodically. One can search for the article via search window.
Q – Why is there no politics as a subject?
A- We strive to cover all topics. Politics is the only subject which we avoid, because of the sensitivity of the subject and many faces of facts in politics that are also hard to verify.
