A photograph of the Assam Cricket Association secretary with film actors was distributed at a press meet. TERESA REHMAN says the belated discovery it was morphed left the media red-faced. Pix- Bikash Baruah
In its short lifespan of 18 months, the Seven Sisters Post owned by the Saradha Group made a mark in the North-east. TERESA REHMAN says its closure is a real loss for readers.
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A huge media conglomerate was built up by a chit fund company which has now collapsed. Can the West Bengal government whose MP was part of the empire disclaim responsibility, asks SAADIA. Pix: Kunal Ghosh
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Cosmopolitan sensibilities in premier institutions are often misunderstood by conservative elements in society. SAURAV DUTTA says media must stop pandering to them via cultural vigilantism.
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A week after the death of Nemichand Jain, the questions pile up casting a shadow over journalism in this conflict zone, says GEETA SESHU. Pix: Nemichand Jain (courtesy: Kamal Shukla)
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If the brightest child of Manipur feels neglected like this, the press there should wake up and make amends. Why hound Mary Kom about what she thinks, asks LINDA CHHAKCHHUAK. Pix: Mary Kom
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In an “inquisition” against a godman a TV channel played the role of judge, jury, and executioner. It was aimed at ridiculing and humiliating him, says B.S. NAGARAJ.
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In a swift and amazing operation, several Telugu news channels were blacked out on government orders for 20 minutes during the September 30 Telangana rally. And the water cannons and tear gas shells did their work during that brief blackout, says PADMAJA SHAW
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Two years after SMS service was blocked in Kashmir, the government has now jammed Facebook, YouTube, and GPRS services. This action has worsened the sense of alienation among the people, says GOWHAR FAROOQ.
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In Andhra Pradesh the ownership of TV news space is essentially a part of one's political agenda. Most news channels in the State are struggling for survival even as new ones are entering the market, says PADMAJA SHAW.
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