Posted on 6:50 AM
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Journalism...this?
Salman Khan recently walked the ramp with Miss Universe Zuleykha Riviera... And it was not a regular normal. Yes any ramp with Salman would not be regular but what made this event stand out, at least in my eyes, was that he did this...and in fact the whole ramp was staged to raise awareness against AIDS...and to populaise the HIV testing with the slogan "Get tested... it's in fashion!"
I was there to cover it and so were all other channels and newspapers present in the city and of course the news agencies. But unfortunatley the news that made out to the audience from the news organisations was that Salman with another lady...this time Miss Universe. Even Katrina Kaif didnt make news who was present there with Salman Khan. It was as if Salman was found hooked to one more lady... this the Miss Uviverse from Puerto Rico, who seem to be in awe of the superstar!
When in came to news channels, they found it better to show Salman with Zuleykha on ramp rather than his bites which emphasized on AIDS awareness...
Kudos to the Khan and all involved in the show for the effort...but I am at a loss of words for the media...
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Salman Khan recently walked the ramp with Miss Universe Zuleykha Riviera... And it was not a regular normal. Yes any ramp with Salman would not be regular but what made this event stand out, at least in my eyes, was that he did this...and in fact the whole ramp was staged to raise awareness against AIDS...and to populaise the HIV testing with the slogan "Get tested... it's in fashion!"
I was there to cover it and so were all other channels and newspapers present in the city and of course the news agencies. But unfortunatley the news that made out to the audience from the news organisations was that Salman with another lady...this time Miss Universe. Even Katrina Kaif didnt make news who was present there with Salman Khan. It was as if Salman was found hooked to one more lady... this the Miss Uviverse from Puerto Rico, who seem to be in awe of the superstar!
When in came to news channels, they found it better to show Salman with Zuleykha on ramp rather than his bites which emphasized on AIDS awareness...
Kudos to the Khan and all involved in the show for the effort...but I am at a loss of words for the media...
Read More......
Posted on 6:10 AM
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The original king of Bollywood
The last couple of days has seen the media splashing the faces of two of bollywood’s most popular actors. November 1 was Aishwarya’s b’day and yesterday was Shah Rukh’s day.
However today, on the 100th birthday of one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actor Prithviraj Kapoor, there was no trace of any mention.
Out of sight, out of mind is a saying that goes well with the media.
Prithviraj Kapoor is not just an ordinary actor. He revolutionized the film industry with his acting. And he is the patriarch of the Kapoor family, which may as well be referred to as the first family of Bollywood. My salute to a man whose dream was the Prithvi theatre, which has given a new meaning to Indian theatre and so much to Bollywood.
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The last couple of days has seen the media splashing the faces of two of bollywood’s most popular actors. November 1 was Aishwarya’s b’day and yesterday was Shah Rukh’s day.
However today, on the 100th birthday of one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actor Prithviraj Kapoor, there was no trace of any mention.
Out of sight, out of mind is a saying that goes well with the media.
Prithviraj Kapoor is not just an ordinary actor. He revolutionized the film industry with his acting. And he is the patriarch of the Kapoor family, which may as well be referred to as the first family of Bollywood. My salute to a man whose dream was the Prithvi theatre, which has given a new meaning to Indian theatre and so much to Bollywood.
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Posted on 4:29 AM
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Hockey misses the goal
I went to cover the finals of the KSHA finals between IOCL and Army XI. well i didnt expect much of a
crowd as it was just our long forgotten national game but then what i was
unhappy about is that the media was also not present ...except a couple of photographers...
i recognised one from TOI... there was one person doin video too...but that was
about all...
the media should play a more active role in promoting the sport. deccan
herald which had sponsored the event was the only paper where details of the match
and the rest of the tournament were available. this also is the case with
sports like football, badminton or TT. Lawn tennis for some glamour element has
found its way to the highlight.
Although it was easy for me to get an interview from the winning captain and
coach and one of the world cup returns... it's sad that this was possible only
because no other media person sought them... we dont even know who consists the
national team... i was fortunate i recognised the name of Deepak Thakur and was
able to ask him some questions... but rest ... i woud not have known any of
them had i not got a score card from the KSHA mentioning all details Read More......
I went to cover the finals of the KSHA finals between IOCL and Army XI. well i didnt expect much of a
crowd as it was just our long forgotten national game but then what i was
unhappy about is that the media was also not present ...except a couple of photographers...
i recognised one from TOI... there was one person doin video too...but that was
about all...
the media should play a more active role in promoting the sport. deccan
herald which had sponsored the event was the only paper where details of the match
and the rest of the tournament were available. this also is the case with
sports like football, badminton or TT. Lawn tennis for some glamour element has
found its way to the highlight.
Although it was easy for me to get an interview from the winning captain and
coach and one of the world cup returns... it's sad that this was possible only
because no other media person sought them... we dont even know who consists the
national team... i was fortunate i recognised the name of Deepak Thakur and was
able to ask him some questions... but rest ... i woud not have known any of
them had i not got a score card from the KSHA mentioning all details Read More......
Posted on 12:01 AM
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Media goes down the well!
A week back i was amused to see all the news channels giving all their time to a kid being rescued from a well in Haryana. Camera showed live what the kid was doing deep down. La reality TV! The news papers were not to be left behind. All the news papers had it as the lead stories. The Times of India, The Vijay Times etc announced Prince gets second life etc. Nice headlines...I almost thought that the kid was a prince of some state...and read only to learn that is a 5-year old kid who had fallen into a newly dug uncovered well.
Quite interestinly the army had been called on for rescue. There were pledges from politicians that they would even get rescue from abroad if needed. Thats not all... After the child's family has been promised Rs 2 lakh and all the army personnel involved get Rs50,000 each. Cool deal. Just made me wonder how lucky people get inspite of being irresponsible. Now the Haryana Govt. has annouced free education for the child. God bless him..
But the media forgot report the farmers committing suicide in Vidharba. There is a lack of serious reports on pressing issues Infant mortality, mal nutrition and many more. And we thought space and time constraints the MEDIA.
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Quite interestinly the army had been called on for rescue. There were pledges from politicians that they would even get rescue from abroad if needed. Thats not all... After the child's family has been promised Rs 2 lakh and all the army personnel involved get Rs50,000 each. Cool deal. Just made me wonder how lucky people get inspite of being irresponsible. Now the Haryana Govt. has annouced free education for the child. God bless him..
But the media forgot report the farmers committing suicide in Vidharba. There is a lack of serious reports on pressing issues Infant mortality, mal nutrition and many more. And we thought space and time constraints the MEDIA.
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