The concept of online petitioning is riding high on the wave of social change sweeping the world. MANU MOUDGIL says that while the impact is promising, there are several roadblocks to be negotiated.

Just a look at the extensive coverage makes it clear what TOI's priorities, even on such an occasion are. The visuals and quotes were entirely dominated by the power elite. SUJATA MADHOK says the paper's social impact awards were self-serving.

The newly galvanised Indian protester on the street needs to recognise that the media amplifies best when it has half its work done for it. SEVANTI NINAN on how civil society can assist media in combating gender violence.

There is an important role for media advocacy in building a powerful response to this national shame and walking that critical distance between data and decision as the nation's conscience keepers. CHITRA SUBRAMANIAM presents a road map.

Singers, artists, writers and academics were inspired by a TV talk show 'Prasangokrome' on DY 365, to make a spontaneous visit to the strife-torn areas in the Bodoland Territorial Area District. TERESA REHMAN reports

So what should we conclude in the wake of Satyamev Jayate about the power of television? What has also changed with SMJ is the establishment of a symbiotic relationship between electronic and digital media, says RADHIKA SACHDEV

Imagine not having documents that can establish that the house you live in is yours, or having an address that belongs to three other people. PARVINDER SINGH profiles India's first dial in television programme on secure land entitlements.

Is NDTV trading its role as an independent media organization by plugging into the state's own agenda for legitimacy? How about a media campaign for the rights of marginalised humans, asks PADMAJA SHAW

The television anchor's shock at a ward boy administering minor treatment was more shocking than the incident. “You are either with us or you are damned” attitude spreading in Indian media, says SHANTANU DATTA.