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Upset with news? Report abuse | Press for change Shreya Dhoundial CNN-IBN WHATEVER IT TAKES: The NBA prescribes strict guidelines to the various broadcasters. New Delhi: The Arushi Talwar murder case, some say, was the lowest point of Indian news television. [The Case] But here's some news you can use. If the reportage or coverage of a particular issue upsets you, take your grievance directly to the channel within seven days of the broadcast. More good news: if you receive no explanation or apology, go to News Broadcasters Association for redressal. The NBA – a self-regulatory body formed by the heads of 30 news channels – will decide whether the channel was at fault in three months' time and fine the offender if necessary. Repeat offenders will be severely punished — these stern words from the chairman of the NBA, Justice JS verma. "Ultimately NBA can recommend suspension and cancellation of license to the concerned authority. I hope we will not be required to exercise that power," says NBA Chairman Justice JS Verma. The NBA has 30 news channels as members and has formed a broad code of conduct which includes: Impartiality and objectivity in reporting Ensuring crime and violence are not glorified Not reveal the identity of victims of child abuse and rape Respect the privacy of indivisuals No depiction of superstition or nudity No sex and sleaze in sting operations All channel websites to have provisions to receive viewer feedback "Role of authority is also to monitor the standards of broadcasting etc and will now be discussed better in a forum of peers," says NBA member Anup Bambani. CNN-IBN would welcome feedback from you, write in to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------ -- INFORMATION OVERLOAD? Get all ZESTMedia mails sent out in a span of 24 hours in a single mail. Subscribe to the daily digest version by sending a blank mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], OR, if you have a Yahoo! Id, change your settings at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZESTMedia/join/ PARTICIPATE Share media news, discuss journalism issues and network with media professionals across South Asia on this mailing list. Just write to [email protected] TELL FRIENDS TO SIGN UP If you got this mail as a forward, subscribe to ZESTMedia by sending a blank mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] OR, if you have a Yahoo! ID, by visiting http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZESTMedia/join/ Also have a look at our sister list, ZESTCaste: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZESTCaste/Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZESTMedia/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZESTMedia/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
