Harini Calamur's Writings
Media, Media Bias, Propaganda, Media Studies, Media Ownership
ToI for the buzz on those who matter. IE for the buzz from those who think that they matter. The Hindu on things that matter. DNA for Mumbai specific news Mumbai Mirror for Television specific gossip Indian Television for industry goings on…
This via Dina’s site – world mapper. Maps tell more than geograpy. They are also reflective of relative importance of various states in the world. For example, Great Britain occupies a far more prominent place in the world map than its geographical…
Last week i had the chance to feel like Simon Cowell. I was judging a set of student films. Phrases such as which butcher did you use to edit that; or was the camera broken; or Is there a point to this;…
CAG indicts DD for wasting funds. and the litany of waste is shameful. Public Service Broadcasting does not mean loss making and boring television. Just look at the way the BBC has capitalised its content globally. Despite the headstart that DD has…
Anjelina Jolie & Brad Pitt didn’t get married. There is a post on media and privacy and too many outlets for news brewing somewhere in my brain.
As one Bachchan departs from the Parliament, the other Bachchan – Big B – returns to work on the shoot floor. I must admit that i have been missing his presence on the idiot box. What ever said and done, the man…
I saw an ad yesterday which really struck me dumb. It was for SBI Debit Cards. It paid a backhanded tribute to a number of hindi films. The ad looked like something out of "Do Bigha Zamin". An emaniciated BPL (Below Poverty…
One of the things that I do, is teach. And, i enjoy it. I have been teaching various aspects of media for the last 4 years – for the Bachelor’s in Media Studies programme. The first year was at SIES – where…
This morning brings the news that a Iranian newspaper – Hamshari – is going to run a competition satirising the Holoucast. I gagged. Coupled with the pronouncements of the Iranian Leadership – this entire thing is probably going to act as a…
switching channels today, saw an overlong promo for Buniyaad on Sahara One. Maybe nostalgia will work. I know that it worked for me. Sat glued for the full five minutes while the filler ran. And it sure brought back memories. Kahin to…