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Editorial Policy

At RagaDecode.com, we are committed to publishing news and insights that are decoded, verified, and responsibly produced. Our editorial model uniquely blends AI tools, human expertise, and fact-driven research to provide articles that are both clear and credible. This policy outlines the standards, principles, and workflow that guide our journalism.

Our Editorial Philosophy

We believe in:

  • Clarity over clutter
  • Fact over speculation
  • Context over clickbait
  • Transparency over ambiguity

Our aim is to decode:

  • Complex current affairs
  • Regional/geopolitical analysis
  • Industry shifts in technology, automobiles, and finance
  • Cultural insights through travel and social trends

We prioritize reader-first journalism. That means all editorial choices serve truth, context, and accessibility, not popularity or monetization alone.

How We Create Our Articles

1. Topic Selection

Articles are selected based on:

  • Public interest value
  • Trending topics on YouTube/news aggregators
  • Major policy updates or global developments
  • Automotive product launches or financial shifts
  • Reader demand based on search patterns

We do not chase virality for clicks. If a story has no credible basis or offers no meaningful insight, it is not covered.

2. Source Collection

We collect source material from:

  • YouTube news videos (especially Tamil/regional commentary)
  • Official government websites (e.g., PIB, MEA, MoD, ISRO, RBI)
  • International newswires (Reuters, AFP, BBC, Al Jazeera)
  • Company press rooms (Apple, Tata Motors, etc.)
  • Academic research, whitepapers, and policy briefs when needed

Each story is built on multiple cross-verified sources.

3. Transcription & Initial Drafting

For video-based decoding:

  • We extract full transcripts from long-form YouTube discussions
  • We summarize the speech using AI tools like ChatGPT/Gemini (only as a helper)
  • Our editors rewrite the transcript into an article using facts + context

This makes complex oral content readable, referenceable, and factual.

4. AI-Assisted Verification

We use AI tools for:

  • Validating claims made in the transcript
  • Checking for historical accuracy and geopolitical consistency
  • Identifying if the news is fabricated, conspiracy-driven, or misleading

AI is never used to blindly generate content. Every AI-generated summary or insight is reviewed by a human editor for logic, relevance, and consistency.

5. Human Editorial Oversight

Final writing and editing is done by:

  • Ragavendran Ramesh | Decoded by Raga
  • Editors manually structure the article with:
    • Clear headlines
    • Intro–Body–Conclusion format
    • SEO-optimized metadata and tags
  • We avoid passive language, cluttered writing, and vague claims

Every article is reviewed for:

  • Grammar and structure
  • Source attribution
  • Internal consistency
  • Factual alignment with verified material

Fact-Checking Principles

Our fact-checking follows a 3-tier process:

1. Source Validation

  • Claims must be supported by at least two reputable sources
  • If a story is based on government or legal documents, we link to the original PDFs

2. Public Cross-Reference

  • We use open data tools, Google Fact Check, and archives to confirm:
    • Dates
    • Events
    • Quotes
    • Company/product details
    • Historic timelines

3. Context Evaluation

  • We verify not only what was said, but why, when, and how it matters
  • Sensational or manipulated quotes are avoided unless supported by context

Editorial Independence

  • RagaDecode is 100% independent, with no political affiliation, religious ideology, or corporate agenda
  • We do not accept money to alter coverage
  • Sponsored content is clearly marked and never affects editorial decisions
  • Editorial coverage cannot be bought, traded, or influenced — under any circumstance

Monetization Disclosure

RagaDecode.com displays advertisements and may generate revenue through:

  • Google AdSense or banner ads
  • Affiliate partnerships for products we review (labeled)
  • Sponsored articles (clearly disclosed as “Sponsored” at the top)

Under no condition will monetisation dictate headlines, tone, or conclusions.

Responsible Use of AI

We use AI tools strictly to:

  • Summarize transcripts
  • Cross-check factual claims
  • Generate structural outlines for editors
  • Assist in tag and SEO metadata suggestions

We do not:

  • Publish AI-generated articles
  • Allow AI to finalize conclusions
  • Use AI to impersonate human opinions or voices

All editorial decisions are made by humans. AI is a tool, not a writer.

Authorship & Accountability

All articles are written, reviewed, and published under the editorial signature:

Ragavendran Ramesh | Decoded by Raga

We do not allow:

  • Anonymous or ghostwritten submissions
  • Third-party paid content without editorial approval
  • Recycled or AI-spun articles from external blogs

Every piece of content reflects the voice, research, and integrity of its author.

Corrections & Updates Policy

Mistakes can happen. When they do, we fix them transparently.

  • We update the article with an [Updated on Date] tag
  • A correction note is added at the bottom, such as:

Correction: June 29, 2025 – This article originally misstated the launch year of the Toyota Innova as 2003. It has been corrected to 2005.

  • Major factual corrections are reflected on the homepage or in a note

Reader Feedback & Complaints

We welcome criticism, suggestions, and factual corrections.

Email: ragavendran.ramesh26@gmail.com

We aim to reply to all serious editorial concerns within 72 hours.

Social & Community Policy

We are working on expanding our community channels via:

  • Instagram (news snippets, article promos)
  • X (formerly Twitter) for breaking content links
  • LinkedIn for professional articles

We do not currently allow public article comments due to moderation challenges but may enable it in future with safeguards.

Privacy & Ethics

  • We respect your data. We don’t track, sell, or misuse your personal information.
  • No data is shared with third parties without consent. A separate Privacy Policy governs user data.

We avoid:

  • Publishing personal details without consent
  • Using hate speech, discriminatory language, or divisive narratives
  • Generating clickbait with no factual grounding

Editorial Commitment

RagaDecode.com stands for:

  • Intellectual integrity
  • Regional clarity
  • Global relevance
  • Honest AI use
  • Transparent monetization
  • Reader respect

We decode — not distort.

For more questions about this policy, reach us at contact@ragadecode.com

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