By virtue of being a media junkie, i read a lot of news. Prefer to read print but online has taken over the printed word (newsflash)
This morning, i opened the Times of India and Mid-day at work and I had to immediately closed the window lest my colleagues think i am surfing porn.
My issues - why is there a need to post a video clip of Rakhi Sawant kissing someone on the homepage, aren't you the country's leading newspaper. Apparently, carrying the responsibility of starting intelligent dialogue in business, politics and entertainment.
I totally understand India's media Industry is booming and every day new readers join the already large group. Don't newspapers have a responsibility to appeal to underage readers who are spending more time online than with the newsprint. Maybe this is a way to appeal to younger readers, but too morally upright to admit it in the open. Like in the U.S. and U.K you have a gossip mags. Why doesn't Times of India just let Stardust and Cineblitz do their job.
I think its time to pick up a few lessons before the New York Times and WSJ shut shop. I love the content from both publications, even if it is plain fashion, it seems like the reporters always tries to add new perspective, through interviews or sales figures -whatever it may be. The slideshows are worth looking at and not embarassing and this is a from an open culture where showing skin is no sin.
Please Indian media pick up the pace, criticize the politicians, stop selling editorial space and question policy. You do know that Wall Street Journal, Forbes and several other publications are launching/ launched India editions, right?
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