You are right. But, let me hasten to caution that this is largely true with visual (electronic) media, but the print is still very conventional in its approach. Except for a few cheap publications (cheap in its attitude and approach), the print media has always been taking a stand on important issues and is reflecting a broad array of opinions.
The fact that media is also accountable today is highlighted by the establishment of "Readers Editor" section in The Hindu, where if you feel a fact is wrongly mentioned or an issue hasn't been objectively dealt with, you can drop in a complaint and the readers editor team would take it to the journalist concerned in The Hindu and ask him/her to clarify. On top of it, that clarification is also published. Subramani -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of P. Subramani Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 4:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AI] Important! popularity as well. What revenue is expected from programs on astrology, domestic violence, news of criminal activities? Ajthak's Vishesh and Star News's Sansanni give out information about murder, kidnapping, rogue things, etc. Media news is basically is create sensation and compete for giving the bad/wrong news first. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Subramani L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 5:08 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Important! > It is certainly unfortunate that this landmark event had to miss out; as > do several important events. > > Let me tell you that the media's interest is driven by revenue > (predominantly through ads and sponsorships). Gone are the days when > media, especially the electronic, are regarded as socially oriented > institutions. > > With a few exceptions, majority are driven by revenue and > viewer/readership. > > Subramani > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rajesh > asudani > Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 5:25 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [AI] Important! > > Good news! > However, my contention is that why the media has not thought the event > newsworthy as an integral part of international developments in human > rights! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Subramani L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 2:09 AM > Subject: Re: [AI] Important! > > >> FYI, we have a regular editorial column in which an NGO representative >> is writing about disability issues and in her column she had written >> about the UN convention. >> >> Subramani >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rajesh >> asudani >> Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 1:55 AM >> To: accessindia >> Subject: [AI] Important! >> >> Hello friends >> >> I wish to bring to notice of all following things which, in my >> subjective opinion, are important: >> >> 1. The international convention on the rights of the persons with >> disabilities has been adopted by the general assembly of the united >> nations on December 13, 2006, becoming eighth such international >> covenant to be adopted for protection of human rights. However, our >> so-called enlightened media have not condescended to take any notice > of >> such a gigantic move. Omens are clear about the implementation by our >> government. We, must, protest vehemently against this all pervasive >> apathy of media about disability. I would be delighted to hear about > any >> coverage of the event by any mainstream media witnessed by anybody. >> >> 2. A few days ago, there was discussion here about reservation in >> promotion. Site of CCPD has put up comprehensive government > instructions >> about reservation for the disabled issued in December last year, which >> supersede all earlier instructions and clarify a number of issues, >> including the above, confirming my assertion that there is, no such >> thing in class A and B posts, and it is, for class c and D posts > where >> quantum of direct recruitment does not exceed 75%. >> Besides, it also recommends adoption of central list of identified > jobs >> by states, which, they have failed to do, and have gone on, in case of >> some like Maharashtra, to identify posts separately for each > department >> and creating additional categories! >> I have a copy, or it may be obtained from: >> www.ccdisabilities.nic.in >> >> 3. I just wonder whether it is possible [for some active organizations >> like eyeway or NAB employment department] to set up a one-stop portal >> for disseminating knowledge about advertisements for vacancies with >> reservation for disabled/blind! As the things stand today, more often >> than not, deserving disabled fail to know the relevant advertisements >> with reservations. Or so-called special employment exchanges may >> consolidate their information and present it on one site! >> >> 4. Indian overseas bank has announced vacancies for clerks, 200 in >> number, with reservation for the disabled. The willing may apply. >> However, posts are in Tamil Nadu, Sikkim Asam and Andaman. knowledge > of >> official language of the state is essential. >> >> Would like to hear opinions >> >> Rajesh. >> To unsubscribe send a message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please visit the list home page at >> >> > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i >> n >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please visit the list home page at >> > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i > n >> > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, > please visit the list home page at > > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i > n > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, > please visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i n To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. 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