Is Media Dragging Controversies??

By Author: Rahul Roy
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Media is called the “fourth estate” and for obvious reasons. Media is supposed to be the mediator between the powerful and the powerless. The role of media is only to report and not dilute the minds of its viewers. Though Indian media news has been accused of being overbearing and media players seen to be forcing their opinion on the viewers’ minds, there have been times when Indian media has also been applauded for its consistent reporting on various issues which are plaguing the society.

Indian media, of late, has been dragged into several controversies, such as the recent one where editors of the Zee News Network were arrested and later released on bail in connection to paid news allegations by Jindal Steel scion Naveen Jindal. Not surprisingly, the network stands strongly behind its employees and doesn’t show any signs of withdrawing support. The Press Council of India has been very active in this regard, and playing its role of monitor to the hilt. Press Council of India members have been touring several states to hear and deal with cases of allegations of paid news.

Meanwhile, Indian business news ...
... has too been accused of only reporting from the press releases. Looks like hardcore journalism is missing from Indian business news. When you imagine business, it’s more or less about stocks & markets but it can certainly go beyond that. An in-depth understanding of the corporate sector is needed to report on the business industry.

However, thanks to social and digital media these days, the latest media news can be accessed on every platform, be it mobile, smartphones, tablets, etc, even as people are on the go. And with screens shrinking and people on the move always, media houses have a great potential to tap the market with innovation and out-of-the-box thinking in providing the latest media news.

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