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usha manohar created new topic Can A Parent Kill His/Her Child ?.
We all know the gory details that is being discussed almost on all news channels and other news media about the Sheena Murder case , apparently by her own mother.The mother was by all accounts a go-getter who wanted fame, name and wealth and was willing to go to any extent to see that her ambitions were fulfilled...But how far can one go ?
We have had honor killings which many people justify even to this day, we have had Aarushi case which is similar and films that glorify this like Mother India where Nargis killed her own son whatever the reasons may be... Is there any justification at all for taking a life that you have created ?
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
chinmoymukherjee wrote:
I think the media is what it is made to be and broadly it reflects the mirror image of a society. How can we shirk our responsibility as a vital stakeholder. We can not be criticizing and watching a particularly lousy program.
I agree with that, afterall the channels cater to popular choice...We can see how film magazines and gossip columns have the maximum number of takers !
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
Different people have different priorities. I for one open the News channels to have a quick scan to view news for using them as content for my Private jobs where I'm employed. Keeping this in view I scan only channels on which i have faith. My time is too precious to waste it on channels where less news and more Ads are there.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
epraneeth77 wrote:
After reading the thread, I have been enlightened by active writers like Mr Suny Agra, Mr Rambabu & Usha Madam that Doordarshan & BBC are the news to watch to get the right news though Doordarshan, of late is into political affiliation. I would like to know whether even after this affiliation whether Doordarshan is better than other channels or not.
Also it is very true that negativity is being spread by this kind of propaganda. There are 2 ways of subsiding it
1. Use our discretion & Ignore it. (Or atleast let the Indian Boddunan Community go with it.)
2. Stick to those channels like BBC & Doordarshan which do not go with such kind of activity of going by TRP.
Thank you Boddunan Community for starting, conversing & expressing this topic. It has benefitted me a lot. I would watch BBC from now & watch Doordarshan as well if it is better than other channels.
I would say, be open minded and watch all there is before drawing any conclusions...I try and watch all channels including the local ones which I find give me more local news which is useful for me. They also give some world news focusing on different places and cultures of the world which is very informative...So all news channels have something or the other that is useful..
10 years ago
epraneeth77 replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
After reading the thread, I have been enlightened by active writers like Mr Suny Agra, Mr Rambabu & Usha Madam that Doordarshan & BBC are the news to watch to get the right news though Doordarshan, of late is into political affiliation. I would like to know whether even after this affiliation whether Doordarshan is better than other channels or not.
Also it is very true that negativity is being spread by this kind of propaganda. There are 2 ways of subsiding it
1. Use our discretion & Ignore it. (Or atleast let the Indian Boddunan Community go with it.)
2. Stick to those channels like BBC & Doordarshan which do not go with such kind of activity of going by TRP.
Thank you Boddunan Community for starting, conversing & expressing this topic. It has benefitted me a lot. I would watch BBC from now & watch Doordarshan as well if it is better than other channels.
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
There are plenty of channels and it is for the viewers to choose what they like. News in the form of discussion and debate is entertaining for some and exhausting for some.. Arnab Goswami is a household name although some like him ,others are tired of him ! But the point is we have a choice .We can shift to whichever channel suits us..why totally blame the media?!
10 years ago
Happy Raksha Bandhan to every one in the group.
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic Today Raksha Bandan..
Happy Raksha Bandhan to every one in the group.
10 years ago
epraneeth77 liked the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
During last three four days news related to only two cases are shown whole day and night on every news channels. These are news related to Hardik Patel and Sheena Bora murder case. News channels are showing these news on priority. Are these news so important, or nothing else has happened in India during last three four days? Are these news beneficial to anyone in anyway? Only one thing is happening due to these news is that negativity is being created in minds of people who are watching these news.
Why not good news shown on priority basis and some bad thing is placed in front of public with priority?
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
I'm in total agreement with you. I too view Doordarshan channels for an uninterrupted flow of news with almost Nil Ads. But some commercial news channels I view for the Debates sake which mostly end with personal attacks and fist blows. They provide me entertainment.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Today Raksha Bandan..
We too do not have this festival. It entered here from the people who came here as employees in several Industries here. Additionally Vizag is the HQ of Eastern Naval command.
10 years ago
suni51 replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
As a regular news watcher I can tell you their modus operandi- The private channels record a news and keep playing the same CD after every 30 minutes on weekdays with loud and harsh music in background and the funniest part is they keep flashing Breaking News even if the event took place day before or two days before.
Every channel has a group of 2-3 anchors those who can talk on almost every topic in the world and can interpret/interfere the more knowledgeable panelists depending on their personal choice.
Every channel has Noon slot fixed for TV shows that keep repeating TV serials broadcast in the past with interesting names like Saas Bahu or sazish etc.
In my views the Doordarshan news by far is the best news channel with lowest advertising for obvious reasons (they do not have to depend on revenue earned by commercials). However with every passing day the media is losing its credibility due to their political affiliation. In most cases they sound as if they are reading paid adverts and the repetition is simply horrible.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Today Raksha Bandan..
We do not have this festival in our state although we all know about it and the sentiments are very sweet ...I wish all those who celebrate this festival !
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
Personally I feel that the news presented by BBC is the best and can be taken as a bench mark ! American news channels on the other hand are showy and thrive on sensational reporting which is what our news channels try to emulate. BBC on the other hand makes it extremely professional and at the same time packs in subtle humor when it is required but the news of the day is given due importance .
Coming to our media, they are trying to do a circus balancing professionalism which they are not able to achieve and make it sensational like the American media. With all that I still feel that news reporting has come a long way and we get everything and more than what we want through the various news channels.In their enthusiasm , sometimes they may seem heartless and unnecessarily probing into personal issues but that is their job, to bring out all that there is ...
10 years ago
usha manohar created new topic Can A Parent Kill His/Her Child ?.
We all know the gory details that is being discussed almost on all news channels and other news media about the Sheena Murder case , apparently by her own mother.The mother was by all accounts a go-getter who wanted fame, name and wealth and was willing to go to any extent to see that her ambitions were fulfilled...But how far can one go ?
We have had honor killings which many people justify even to this day, we have had Aarushi case which is similar and films that glorify this like Mother India where Nargis killed her own son whatever the reasons may be... Is there any justification at all for taking a life that you have created ?
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
chinmoymukherjee wrote:
I think the media is what it is made to be and broadly it reflects the mirror image of a society. How can we shirk our responsibility as a vital stakeholder. We can not be criticizing and watching a particularly lousy program.
I agree with that, afterall the channels cater to popular choice...We can see how film magazines and gossip columns have the maximum number of takers !
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
Different people have different priorities. I for one open the News channels to have a quick scan to view news for using them as content for my Private jobs where I'm employed. Keeping this in view I scan only channels on which i have faith. My time is too precious to waste it on channels where less news and more Ads are there.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
epraneeth77 wrote:
After reading the thread, I have been enlightened by active writers like Mr Suny Agra, Mr Rambabu & Usha Madam that Doordarshan & BBC are the news to watch to get the right news though Doordarshan, of late is into political affiliation. I would like to know whether even after this affiliation whether Doordarshan is better than other channels or not.
Also it is very true that negativity is being spread by this kind of propaganda. There are 2 ways of subsiding it
1. Use our discretion & Ignore it. (Or atleast let the Indian Boddunan Community go with it.)
2. Stick to those channels like BBC & Doordarshan which do not go with such kind of activity of going by TRP.
Thank you Boddunan Community for starting, conversing & expressing this topic. It has benefitted me a lot. I would watch BBC from now & watch Doordarshan as well if it is better than other channels.
I would say, be open minded and watch all there is before drawing any conclusions...I try and watch all channels including the local ones which I find give me more local news which is useful for me. They also give some world news focusing on different places and cultures of the world which is very informative...So all news channels have something or the other that is useful..
10 years ago
epraneeth77 replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
After reading the thread, I have been enlightened by active writers like Mr Suny Agra, Mr Rambabu & Usha Madam that Doordarshan & BBC are the news to watch to get the right news though Doordarshan, of late is into political affiliation. I would like to know whether even after this affiliation whether Doordarshan is better than other channels or not.
Also it is very true that negativity is being spread by this kind of propaganda. There are 2 ways of subsiding it
1. Use our discretion & Ignore it. (Or atleast let the Indian Boddunan Community go with it.)
2. Stick to those channels like BBC & Doordarshan which do not go with such kind of activity of going by TRP.
Thank you Boddunan Community for starting, conversing & expressing this topic. It has benefitted me a lot. I would watch BBC from now & watch Doordarshan as well if it is better than other channels.
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
There are plenty of channels and it is for the viewers to choose what they like. News in the form of discussion and debate is entertaining for some and exhausting for some.. Arnab Goswami is a household name although some like him ,others are tired of him ! But the point is we have a choice .We can shift to whichever channel suits us..why totally blame the media?!
10 years ago
Happy Raksha Bandhan to every one in the group.
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic Today Raksha Bandan..
Happy Raksha Bandhan to every one in the group.
10 years ago
epraneeth77 liked the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
During last three four days news related to only two cases are shown whole day and night on every news channels. These are news related to Hardik Patel and Sheena Bora murder case. News channels are showing these news on priority. Are these news so important, or nothing else has happened in India during last three four days? Are these news beneficial to anyone in anyway? Only one thing is happening due to these news is that negativity is being created in minds of people who are watching these news.
Why not good news shown on priority basis and some bad thing is placed in front of public with priority?
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
I'm in total agreement with you. I too view Doordarshan channels for an uninterrupted flow of news with almost Nil Ads. But some commercial news channels I view for the Debates sake which mostly end with personal attacks and fist blows. They provide me entertainment.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Today Raksha Bandan..
We too do not have this festival. It entered here from the people who came here as employees in several Industries here. Additionally Vizag is the HQ of Eastern Naval command.
10 years ago
suni51 replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
As a regular news watcher I can tell you their modus operandi- The private channels record a news and keep playing the same CD after every 30 minutes on weekdays with loud and harsh music in background and the funniest part is they keep flashing Breaking News even if the event took place day before or two days before.
Every channel has a group of 2-3 anchors those who can talk on almost every topic in the world and can interpret/interfere the more knowledgeable panelists depending on their personal choice.
Every channel has Noon slot fixed for TV shows that keep repeating TV serials broadcast in the past with interesting names like Saas Bahu or sazish etc.
In my views the Doordarshan news by far is the best news channel with lowest advertising for obvious reasons (they do not have to depend on revenue earned by commercials). However with every passing day the media is losing its credibility due to their political affiliation. In most cases they sound as if they are reading paid adverts and the repetition is simply horrible.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Today Raksha Bandan..
We do not have this festival in our state although we all know about it and the sentiments are very sweet ...I wish all those who celebrate this festival !
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Why Indian media is so negative?.
Personally I feel that the news presented by BBC is the best and can be taken as a bench mark ! American news channels on the other hand are showy and thrive on sensational reporting which is what our news channels try to emulate. BBC on the other hand makes it extremely professional and at the same time packs in subtle humor when it is required but the news of the day is given due importance .
Coming to our media, they are trying to do a circus balancing professionalism which they are not able to achieve and make it sensational like the American media. With all that I still feel that news reporting has come a long way and we get everything and more than what we want through the various news channels.In their enthusiasm , sometimes they may seem heartless and unnecessarily probing into personal issues but that is their job, to bring out all that there is ...
10 years ago