Yes, you may be almost right about print media, however, hindu's reader to editor generally responds evasively to complaints of non-coverage.
Anyway, I am submitting my complaint about the disability convention, let us see what is the reply! Rajesh ----- Original Message ----- From: "Subramani L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 12:38 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Important! > 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. > > 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.in > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. 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