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Fine Print | P.N. Vasanti 10:14 PM | May 17,2012
For me, the concern is the implementation of, and compliance with, rules. Especially since the viewer is yet to proactively complain or provide feedback to ensure such populist measures are enforceable
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 12:01 AM | May 04,2012
The issue is not about morality or moral policing but about values promoted on popular television channels
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Fine Print | PN Vasanti 11:43 PM | April 18,2012
The strategic use of television channels (even prime time), Facebook, Twitter and regular congregations has produced massive support for the baba from the evidence on screen
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Fine Print | P.N. Vasanti 07:53 PM | April 04,2012
For consumers, digitization implies better choice and quality of television viewing
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Fine Print | P.N. Vasanti 11:52 PM | March 21,2012
The biggest challenge in developing suitable manpower will be the issue of trainers of faculty who are themselves trained, apart from quality education standards that address the unique requirement of creative, technical and managerial skills
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Fine Print | P N Vasanti 10:28 PM | March 07,2012
The complexities and technicalities of climate change issues put off many news professionals
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Fine Print | P N Vasanti 07:00 PM | February 16,2012
The TV and Internet versus books debate is more relevant to the younger generation that’s hooked to the screens
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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Content regulation or even media regulation through a traditional regulator or government department is an outdated concept given the ecosystem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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