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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 11:02 PM | February 02,2012
A television entertainment viewer today has a wide variety of quality content to select from. More localized and customized content is also available to meet distinct preferences
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Fine Print | P N Vasanti 12:50 AM | December 30,2011
This is certainly a moment of triumph for broadcasters who had been lobbying with the government to allow the cable industry to convert from analog to digital
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 11:29 PM | December 15,2011
Content regulation or even media regulation through a traditional regulator or government department is an outdated concept given the ecosystem
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 12:04 AM | December 02,2011
Given the crucial role that the media plays in the economy and in maintaining a healthy growth rate, the question of accountability is a significant one
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 11:19 PM | October 27,2011
On average, more than 5,000 violations are recorded in a month by the Electronic Media Monitoring Centre and less than 10 cases are taken up with broadcasters
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 12:08 AM | October 14,2011
Given the regulatory predicament, perhaps it is not too late for the government and broadcasters to consider an independent commission for broadcasting as suggested by the Supreme Court
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 10:43 PM | September 01,2011
This overload of media coverage focused around the Hazare campaign hasn’t done much to clarify the issue or empower the common citizen
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 08:55 PM | August 18,2011
One often hears about instances of malpractice and exploitation involving media companies. Yet, few are discussed openly, and fewer are resolved
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Fine Print | P. N. Vasanti 12:49 AM | August 05,2011
In general, the scenario is chaotic as there are a number of joint ventures and partnerships owning some of the popular channels
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 12:10 AM | May 27,2011
NBSA found that TV9 had violated clauses 5 , 6 and 9 of the NBA code of ethics and orderd TV9 ordered to display an apology for the story on its channel for a fixed duration during peak hours
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 01:15 AM | May 13,2011
Global press freedom declined in 2009 and only one in six people live in countries with a free press according to Freedom of the Press 2010: A Global Survey of Media Independence
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 01:15 AM | April 29,2011
Given the current clutter and the omnipresent role the media plays in framing issues even today, any misuse in the current electoral scenario is a matter of grave concern
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03:48 PM | April 14,2011
Hazare’s campaign has presented itself as both the occasion and the stage for people to vent their resentment at the government’s failure to address corruption within it
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 08:14 PM | March 03,2011
The ministry’s strategic plan shows some surprising omissions in an otherwise clear enunciation of mission
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 01:15 AM | February 17,2011
With spectrum needed in both telecom and broadcasting, managing it better can have beneficent outcomes
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