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Shekhawat To Inaugurate First National Convention Of IMC MEDIA SENSITISATION: 'Blanket ban on use of polythene bags is no solution to tackle pollution' MEDIA IN MUMBAI: This is not breaking news Haryana chapter of the IMC inaugurated IMC COMMENT: Government mustn’t exploit public anger against mistakes of media INDIA: DUJ Housing Coop Society mourns former President R Venkataraman INDIA: Sainath refuses Padma Shri SOP TIME: DAVP Advertisement Rates Hiked Print Media is still passing through difficult times - Pranab Mukherjee Media must portray the problems of the real India: Badal Gonsalves, Yadav re-elected to PTI Employees' Unions INDIA: Manipur scribes launch sit-in INDIA: Two scribes held on extortion charges Indian Media Centre “Mulaquat” with former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda Media can help promote good governance to aid poor Mathrubhumi launches Delhi edition Sting operations and ‘trial by media’ Sanjiv Shukla elected Chairperson of Press Committee of Haryana Vidhan Sabha InfoMailers.com launches a unique Sales Messenger Jagran reporter Dead Election Commission for FIRs against NDTV SAARC Editors' to discuss media freedom Attack on scribe linked to “family dispute” INDIA: UNESCO D-G condemns murder of journalist Jagajit Saikia IMC Convention at Hyderabad on February 4-5, 2007 Journalist donates prize money to a farmer's widow Veteran PTI scribe dead INDIA: Hindi dailies with local news rule the roost INDIA : Country’s top leadership concerned over "paid news syndrome vitiating electoral process" Padma Awards 2010 eludes media industry; Newsweek's Fareed Zakaria only awardee World's oldest paper trades ink for pixels Media running after controversies: Achuthanandan INDIA: IFJ Urges Jammu and Kashmir Government to Reconsider Ad Spending Conditions INDIA: Man posing TOI scribe arrested, sent to jail INDIA: Statesman editor held, gets bail Media's role in Parliamentary Elections and in covering international developments under scanner ANDHRA PRADESH:: Naidu furious over media restrictions NEW DELHI :- NHRC directs UP to pay 5 lakh for illegal detention of journalist MEXICO :- Police officers assault reporter and camera operator in V eracruz AZERBAIJAN : - Amendments to legislation restricting media activity adopted IMC CHAPTER IN RAYAGADA-Orissa OPENED IMC Reiterates Commitment to Professionalism and Ethics INDIA :- 2 newspaper offices attacked in Karnataka Declare paid news an electoral malpractice: Oppn Paid news: introspection time for the media Journalists sensitised on grassroots-level projects MEDIA COVERAGE Indian Media Centre media conclave Third KC Kulish International Award for Excellence in Print Journalism ASSAM: Scribes defy ULFA boycott, take out rally against terror INDIA: Another Journalist gunned down in Assam, second to be killed in past week INDIA : Kashmir photographer arrested twice in two days, threatened and beaten MINISTRY FORMS EXPERT PANEL TO EXAMINE TRPS. INDIA: Journalist investigating drug trafficking gunned down in Bihar state INDIA: Newspaper columnist among victims of massacre in Mumbai MINISTRY FORMS EXPERT PANEL TO EXAMINE TRPS EC has asked PCI to define paid news : RTI reply Countrywide agitation if wage boards' tenure not extended: unions PCI Committee on treating paid news as a menace Be responsible, restrained: Punjab - Haryana Hc To Electronic Media Obama and India – Report on Talk by Mr K V Prasad, The Hindu at IMC Study Circle MEDIA ON MEDIA: Job of watching TV news doing a job on jobs ANDHRA PRADESH: Naidu furious over media restrictions ASHOK SINGHI – OBJECTIVE JOURNALIST, DEDICATED ORGANISER IFJ Mourns Death of Journalist Injured in Assassination Bid in India INDIA: Trainee journalist gunned down in Manipur for unknown motives; local media stage protests INDIA: Journalist Lenin Kumar Roy and two assistants freed on bail INDIA: Home Minister plans to discuss media ombudsman proposal with Karnataka CM Core journalistic skills remain the same Media hype and the reality of “new” India PHILIPPINES: Appeals court denies Mindoro journalist's petition for protection MONGOLIA: Globe International protests restrictions on media freedom in aftermath of riots MOLDOVA: Reintroduce Ceiling on Pecuniary Remedies for Moral Damages from Defamation AUSTRALIA: Journalist faces harassment, threats of imprisonment for refusing to reveal a source BURMA: Blogger faces lengthier possible jail term after prosecution alters charge PERU: La Voz de la Selva radio station journalist receiving constant death threats from army members INDIA: NewsNext 2008 - I&B Secretary Sushma Singh bats for self regulation INDIA: Censorship and violence against press in Kashmir INDIA: Print media firms rationalise costs, job cuts afoot MEDIA ON MEDIA: TV news and another theatre of operation Rajdeep Sardesai elected EGI president INDIA: Journalists' wage board submits interim report INDIA :- IFJ mourns death of journalist fatally injured in assassination attempt on politician The Empire strikes back — and how! ETHIOPIA: Pending press bill flawed, needs revision, says Committee to Protect Journalists UKRAINE: "Ukrainska Pravda" journalist taken by force to prosecutor's office in poisoning case INDIA: Effective Media Council — YES, Emergency Terror Coverage Protocol — NO INDIA: New guidelines for TV channels INDIA: Press needs cross-border peace at least! INDIA: Terrorised by TV INDIA: 'Das manipulated media during Lok Sabha polls' JAMMU AND KASHMIR: Shocking police intimidation of journalists DR CONGO: TV journalist released after overnight detention for allowing criticism of local authorities to be aired AZERBAIJAN: Still no justice in case of murdered journalist Elmar Huseynov INDIA: HC raps police for allowing scribe to talk to accused IMC CONCLAVE: Commercialisation of election process by the media decried Editors Guild warns EC about 'paid news' during polls Paid news, a deep-seated malaise by N. Bhaskara Rao in The Hindu CAMBODIA/VIETNAM: Monk released after months following deportation from Cambodia for "disseminating propaganda" INDIA: Papers' obsession with profits decried CAMEROON: Authorities lift ban on three private broadcasters; Magic FM's equipment held by police TURKEY: Islamic newspaper's columnist charged with "denigrating the armed forces" MALAWI: Immigration authorities search Joy Radio station, threaten to deport manager over critical coverage SINGAPORE: International Bar Association gives Singapore dismal grade in free expression CHINA: Police seize reporter's materials while covering protest INDIA: IFJ renews commitment to journalists in danger zones INDIA: Karnataka journalist held in defamation case, handcuffed Seetaram says he is being targeted for his stand against Sangh Parivar BRAZIL: Highest electoral court says fining media for "premature electoral propaganda" unconstitutional IRAN: Five years after unexplained death of journalist, new inquiry lacks independence BRAZIL: Court revokes imposition of fines on "Veja" and "Folha de São Paulo" for interview with candidate PAKISTAN: "Guardian" journalist goes missing following raid on home in Islamabad, later released INDIA: Mumbai Attack Aftermath - Aaj Tak issued show cause notice INDIA: MICA Workshop on Chutnefying English Press Council chief moots media commission Punjab Manifesto’s focus on media issues NUJ, IFJ mourn H K Gaur Hooda regrets 'me-first' competition among media groups Editors’ meet calls for free access of press Zee TV, scribe issued notice for "malicious" sting operation Veteran film publicist Bunny Reuben no more Senior journalist Harikrisan Gaur dies TURKEY: Newspaper editor pressured by military to hand over source material KASHMIR: Journalists injured in attack by police and security personnel INDIA: Journalist and two assistants arrested over book exposing violence against minorities in Orissa State INDIA: Press Council to evolve guidelines on terror reporting IMC COMMENT: Wanted Credible Effective Regulatory Authority for Media Andhra CM denies allegations of intimidating media baron TRANSITIONS: Deccan Herald founder news editor Eric V. Scott, is dead Joint-TV Programmes May Yet Build Regional Trust in South Asia exchange4media Group to launch Hindi website samachar4media.com Journalist, wife arrested on defamation charges Militants force blackout of Foreign TV channels in Kashmir: Source ABC News Election Commission directives for media during UP polls 'Nabh Chhor' editor sentenced to two years RI IMC seminar on role of women in media Seema Nazareth award to Ajay Modi Need to Improve Women’s Participation in Mainstream Journalism INDIAN MEDIA CENTRE NATIONAL TEAM ANNOUNCED InfoMailers.com membership swells to 1.5 Million Himachal edition of 'The Tribune' launched Disclose details of 'media syndicate', KUWJ asks Achuthanandan TURKMENISTAN: RFE/RL journalist released from forced psychiatric internment, his telephone disabled INDIA: TRAI sends final recommendations on "Restructuring of Cable TV Services" to I&b Ministry Exchange of media with neighbours underlined Journalists on target in Nandigram DR CONGO: TV journalist released after overnight detention for allowing criticism of local authorities to be aired ZIMBABWE: Sky News employees fined, released and deported Panjab University to shake hands with IMC, CJA: Vice Chancellor Karunanidhi sanctions assistance to photo journalist IMC National Council Meeting sets the Agenda Media Must Focus on Professionalism, Protect its Freedom and Independence: Shekhawat CHINA: European satellite operator suppresses independent Chinese-language TV station to satisfy Beijing IMC DISCUSSION: Trust vote and role of media PAKISTAN: "Aaj Kal" newspaper, staff threatened by Lal Masjid activists over cartoon of cleric's wife, editorial criticising religious militancy KC Kulish International Award for Excellence in Print Journalism ‘FORTUNE INDIA’ approved for publication Intimidation of Karnataka Editor condemned Maharashtra House panel recommends 10 days jail for editor Hindi fortnightly launched at Shimla IMC Orissa Chapter sets up district unit Will IT kill print – experts differ Press Council concludes hearing on ULFA threat Give more breathing space to media: Sorabjee Media should have no room for exaggeration, untruth: Naveen Malayala Manorama ridicules Kerala CM's comments Science-based dailies needed: Kalam Punjab CM meets promises journalists grievances would be looked into by a gazetted officer Visa free regime likely for SAARC journalists in the region Barred from PM's programme; Journalists decide to stay away Minister exhorts media to project development aspects of J-K “Media not projecting NE's true picture” INDIA :- JOURNALISM WITH A DIFFERENCE INDIA :- A “disturbing” spate of police violence against journalists INDIA :- Human rights commission intervenes to defend journalist INDIA : Drive against misuse of Press stickers INDIA: PM Asks Media To Play Watchdog Role INDIA : - Punjab to announce new Media Policy soon Advertising, Bollywood, Corporate power Assam journalists to boycott government functions PANAJI: Journalists stage demonstration seeking interim relief PUNJAB: Badal tells media to discharge duties with professional commitment PANAJI: Press Council of India wants Judiciary to be ‘more sensitive towards media's role’ INDIA: GOVERNMENT BAN ON SATELLITE TV CHANNEL JANMAT WITHDRAWAN INDIA: Himachal Pradesh Journalists protest against Sedition Case INDIA :- Wave of police violence hits journalists Gogoi's "Sorry": too little, too late EC, PCI for regulations on opinion and exit polls Only professionally responsible press can remain credible: Shekhawat 3 journalists among 30 injured in Kashmir clash INDIA: Russian wrestler is booked for attacking scribes INDIA: Russian wrestler tenders apology to Ludhiana media International Press Freedom Day celebration at Ludhiana PUNJAB: Media Corporation will bring about complete professionalism in PR dept functioning Experts Call For Setting Up Independent Media Regulatory Body INDIA: "The Hindu" daily newspaper's correspondent in Srinagar INDIA: Media shut down in Kashmir; one journalist dead Wageboards for scribes, non-journalists in few days: Oscar Media cautioned on war reporting Log on to the new HINDUSTAN TIMES website and stay on INDIA: Wage board to submit report before its term Kerala electronic mediapersons comes under journalists' pension scheme Opposition parties want paid news to be declared electoral malpractice INDIA: Media commercialisation regretted INDIA: Media must maintain high standards of constructive and impartial journalism INDIA: Entries invited for journalism award INDIA: Working Journalists and Non-journalists' Wage Board to visit Puducherry Provisions of revised Broadcasting Bill are totally unacceptable NORTH-EAST TV: IFJ Calls For Investigation Into Attack on TV Channel Chief in Guwahati Indian Media Centre condemns Sri Lanka Minister Indian Media Centre seminar on "Water: Scarcity and Value" Punjab Minister praises Press, says promises to media will be fulfilled Tamil Nadu journalists to take out rally on May 12 HT Media reported a sharp rise in Jan-Mar net profit Wage boards to be announced in 3-4 days INDIA :- Activist arrested for organising people's tribunal on tort ure INDIA :- SC admits plea of journalists in judeo sting operation case Punjabi Tribune editor derides commoditisation of news Mathur, Bharti to lead Rajasthan Chapter of Indian Media Centre Punjab, Chandigarh journalists protest Police highhandedness against Jalandhar media persons DELHI: High Court notices to editor, reporter, publisher of 'Mid Day' TAMILNADU: Sun TV senior official gets threat calls InfoMailers.com ties up with SantaBanta.com to launch ‘Fun Messenger’ NUJ (I) backs Punjab scribes demand KERALA: Democracy's strength lies in free media says Antony Justice Kurup takes over as Wage Boards Chairman Journalists protest attack on Dinakaran offices in Tamil Nadu NUJ (I) demands strong action against attackers on Dinakaran MEDIA FREEDOM ASSASSINATED AT MADURAI India-based city reporters for US website city reporting? 250 journalists arrested in Chennai MUMBAI: Shewta Tiwari's husband booked for misbehaving with scribe JAMMU AND KASHMIR: Police ordered to single out journalists for particularly stringent enforcement of curfew, says IFJ KASHMIR: Cameraman shot dead by security forces; media shut down as work impeded by curfew; "Daily Excelsior" issues burned INDIA: Black weeks for press freedom in Kashmir, with a cameraman killed, at least 32 journalists attacked and targeted censorship Media a divided house over Madurai attack JAMMU & KASHMIR: English weekly 'Rising Kashmir' launched NRI journo Rajiv Chandrasekharan wins Britain's top prize for non-fiction UTTAR PRADESH: Journalist shot dead by 'friend' JAMMU: Jammu Chapter of Indian Media Centre set up DINAKARAN: Rajya Sabha adjourned twice over attack on media house in TN Uttarakhand scribes form association DINAKARAN: one more arrested in connection with attack Cable Networks bill gets Par nod Punjabi University to sue Punjab Kesri, Jagbani? PM approves constitution of wage boards for journalists and non-journalists INDIA: BBC World launches prime-time news capsule for India INDIA: Sun TV launches FM station in Bhubaneswar MEDIA WATCH:On Karan Thapar's Vilification of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw DINAKARAN: AIADMK members stage walk-out on media attack issue Journalists to march to PM residence demanding new wage boards Condoling The Death Of Prem Kumar Rakesh Praveer, Sangeeta Pandey to lead IMC Bihar Chapter MEDIA WATCH: ‘Headlines from the Heartland' chronicles cow belt change GUWAHATI: Scribes, writers take out protest rally against ULFA PUNJAB: Lensmen not allowed entry in Golden Temple complex Wageboards Welcomed, Interim Relief Demanded: Decent Working Conditions “Key to Quality in Media” Journalists demand Wage Board recommendations in 18 months TAMILNADU Journalists Union office bearer passes away Livewire Newswire! PAKISTAN: Journalists protest media limits at cover red mosque standoff ASSAM: NeTV gets stay against state Govt. Government constitutes Wageboards for newspaper industry KOLKATA - Ethical media can alone preserve public trust: Shourie Award for 'Excellence In Journalism' Named After Prem Kumar IMC Chandigarh Chapter to organise colloquium on Nandigram Upheaval INDIA: Newspaper circulation up 13 percent Roznama Rashtriya Sahara; Rashtradoot MATHRUBHUMI: Editors Guild condemns CPM threats to Editor IPI CONCERN OVER THREATS AGAINST JOURNALISTS DELHI High Court refuses to restrain media on BMW-Expose KERALA Government denies report of probe against Malayala Manorama Freedoms to question CHANDIGARH: Indian Media Centre organising colloquium on "Upheaval in Nandigram - Disturbing implications" IMC DIRECTLINE Pakistan Journalists Agitation – Signs of Abnormal Times INDIA: NUJ (I) seeks protection for Pakistan journalists IMC DIRECTLINE: Abuse of process, use of coercive power of the state to muzzle OTV KARNATAKA: Info Dept to start nine Community Radio Stations NANDIGRAM LESSONS: Inclusive development is the only way Wage Board meeting fixed PUNJAB: IMC Punjab Chapter submits memo to Pakistan President CHANDIGARH: IMC Chapter memo to Pakistan President thru Pb Governor DELHI: Indian Media Centre missive to Mush calls for ensuring safety to scribes INDIA: Human rights activist known for investigating press freedom violations arrested in Chhattisgarh PUNJAB: Rs 10 cr plan to revamp Information and PR dept PUNJAB: Govt bans newspaper advertisements by doctors ANDHRA PRADESH: Photo journalist killed in road accident TAMILNADU: Police denies 'watering down' of Dinkaran attack complaints RadioAsia 2007: Future of radio in the age of INDIA: Govt may relook at draft Broadcasting Bill INDIA: AP Govt to set up panels to probe journalist assault cases TAMILNADU: DMK Govt welcomes media criticism: Stalin PUNJAB: Scribes demands arrest of CRPF men for assaulting colleagues Dharmani is Indian Media Centre Haryana Chapter Gen secy Khajuria, Zorawar S Jamwal to lead Jammu Chapter of Indian Media Centre CHANDIGARH: Dalbir Singh given a tearful adieu WAGE BOARDS: Insider report of Kerala meeting UTTAR PRADESH: Scribe shot dead MAHARASHTRA: BJYM activists burn copies of daily over headline INDIA: AOL, MTNL launch co-branded portal INDIA: Electronic media scribes not allowed inside JK Assembly HARYANA: Hooda urges media to report honestly INDIA: TV channels object to content auditors clause in draft code MAHARASHTRA: Senior journalist dies in road accident INDIA: HC issues notice to Delhi govt. on sting operation Indian movie company UTV lists on London bourse Punjab Chapter of Indian Media Centre Launched KARNATAKA: Vijay Sankeshwar bags Visvesvaraya Memorial Award for contribution to newspaper industry MAHARASHTRA: Journalist among 2 killed, three injured in collision HIMACHAL PRADESH: CM for setting up of Press Academy in state INDIA: Kingpin of fake sting operation on MPs lands in police net INDIA: Fake scribe held for blackmailing doctor Newspaper industry Employee leaders demand hike in interim relief Newspaper industry Employee leaders demand hike in interim relief INDIA: IFJ Welcomes Release of Journalists ROHTAK: Haryana creating 'Journalist friendly' environment IMC COMMENTLINE: MEDIA COUNCIL AS A SELF-REGULATING MECHANISM LUDHIANA: Former CBI Chief seeks guidelines for sting operations by media ZIMBABWE: Journalists' trial postponed after dismissal of lawyers' application to stop proceedings TV NEWS SUMMIT: Sting operations fine, but don't sting pvt life, says I&B Ministry; Industry Leaders introspect Manipur scribes on day's strike Manipur scribes on day's strike CHANDIGARH: Mediapersons organise protest rally LUDHIANA: Indian Media Centre celebrates World Press Freedom Day Record number of journalists forced into exile in last 12 months, according to CPJ survey; Iraq and Somalia hardest hit NEW DELHI: Newsmedia Employee leaders demand hike in interim relief Newspaper industry Employee leaders demand hike in interim relief INDIA: Haryana Governor honours journalists CHINA:Independent Chinese PEN Center members detained, harassed during Bush visit; freelance journalist released INDIA: Majithia seeks NRI media's cooperation to boost foreign investment INDIA: First free daily launched by "The Hindu" Publishers ETHIOPIA: Repressive draft legislation on NGOs will limit freedom of expression, warns Human Rights Watch DOCUMENT: Delhi High Court proposes sting guidelines for media IFJ SPEAK: Nepal Authorities must Honour Pledge to Protect Journalists KURUKSHETRA: Huge numbers of employment opportunities in Media: Mitra BURMA:"Ecovision" reporters charged with "inciting hatred" of government, sent back to prison; imprisoned poet answers charges without legal counsel INDIA: Wage board chairman holds discussions with TN Labour Minister INDIA: NeTV chief escapes unhurt in attack FORUM: Will journalism finally resist tyranny of market INDIA: Draft Code for TV channels against glorifying women's submissiveness INDIA: First Meeting of Wage Boards for Working Journalists and Non-Journalists at Kochi Delhi High Court allows US firm to use www.IndiaTVLive.com domain name with disclaimer MADHYA PRADESH: Assembly debates contract killing of journalist KOLKATA: Senior PTI scribe passes away PUNJAB: Policemen suspended for misbehaving with media persons CHANDIGARH: Punjabi Tribune deputy editor dead HARYANA: CBI files chargesheet in cases murder of Sirsa journalist, Dera manager WAGE BOARDS: Kerala CM wants proposals without delay; Journalists, Newspaper employees demand 60 pc interim relief BROADCAST BILL: News Broadcasters Assn writes for more time “MEDIA TARGETED”: Varanasi Scribes demand high-level probe HIMACHAL PRADESH: ZEE TV reporter killed in landslide INDIA: Rapid growth leaves media grappling for CEOs KERALA: Srate Government to start welfare scheme for mediapersons Majority of Indian media coming under the grip of 'capitalists,' Karnataka: CM MAHARASHTRA: Saiket Datta to get investigative journalism award NEW DELHI: Doctor held for “trying to kill scribe” INDIA: English daily hits stands in Arunachal; Lokmat celebrates 3rd anniversary in Kolhapur BROADCAST BILL: Dasmunsi's talks with broadcasters deferred; difficulties galore INDIAN media flourishing, N Ravi elected Press Trust of India Chairman XTVWorld and InfoMailers.com Establish Content Partnership INDIA: IFWJ session opens in Goa INDIA: IFWJ pleads for abolition of contract system DISCUSSION BOARD: Success of the newspaper will depend on content and positioning INDIA: Editors Guild rejects the Broadcasting Regulation Bill CHANDIGARH; Need to Guard media against violence underscored INDIA: Government accepts demand for more debate on Broadcast bill INDIA: Law Commission wants change in contempt law to check trial by media LIMITS OF FREEDOM: Senior 'Midday' journalists held guilty of contempt of court INDIA: MEDIA MUST HOLD MIRROR TO ITSELF SAYS THE SOCIETY; `Media Critique’ launched IMC COMMENT: Not telecasting “Cash for votes” sting raises issues of media ethics SERBIA: IFJ, EFJ Condemn Attacks on Journalists in Belgrade; Demand Protection for Media UNESCO Director-General condemns murder of Iraqi journalist Soran Mama Hama TRENDSPOTTING: Chicago Tribune's Social Media Evolution Todd Andrlik

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