To Goanet - "But some facts are undeniable. The authenticity of the recordings have not been
seriously challenged. The conversations on record show that senior journalists go way beyond the brief of news gathering into news-making by brokering power. It is quite clear that corporate interests are actively injected into the framing of news coverage. Lobbyists do not seem to plead for favourable coverage but issue instructions to journalists, including senior editors. Which are willingly listened to and in some cases, followed. And finally, when these facts come to light, almost all of media clamps down and blanks out any coverage whatsoever ." http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Citycitybangbang/entry/the-silence-of-the-hacks r ps: The irony is remarkable. The above sensible column is published in the TOI, which is known for selling its editorial space for a price. Superpower India, indeed!
