Harini Calamur's Writings
Media, Media Bias, Propaganda, Media Studies, Media Ownership
Yesterday we finished work early. So we sat there and chilled, listening to some music. And a fine collection it was too. There was Nusrat and Eddie Vedder singing Face of Love– an amazing protest against the Death Penalty. There was Mamas…
In one of the most chilling articles, that I have read in recent times, author Steven E. Landsburg advocates the death penalty for computer hackers. He presents an extremely calculated basis for his recommdation. It is all in economics. The computer hacker…
Today’s headlines from Rediff had me gasping. I thought that the loony left had taken over the Finance Ministry and there was George Fernandes style nationalisation on the cards. FM Targets Fortune 500 Comapnies – said the headline Till I clicked the…
The RSS is getting into the Channel Business. It wants to launch a patriotic channel to give ‘marg darshan’ to the youth of today. . The Sudarshan Channel – i hope that it doesn’t go around in circles – wants to instil…
I came across a great repository for on-line books. The section that was the most interesting was banned books The who’s who of writers has ended up getting banned at sometime in their life or the other. Ulysses, Cantebury Tales, The Arabian…
VIP Frenchie is one of the biggest names in men’s underwear in India. Acouple of months ago it launched a blitzkreig of advertising across all major cities. The legend read VIP frenchie – makes a big impression. In Mubmai this advertising meant…
“hello, ms. calamur – would you be interested in a Norwegian Cruise. Our company xyz is offerning you a specail 3 day four night tour in association with Standard Chartered. ” ” would you be interested in a Ford Ikon. this is…
If one of the parameters’ of a “developed” nation is the level of spin its citizens’ are exposed to ….. then India has arrived. “India Shining” screams the BJP – spending my tax money on a comprehensive advertising campaign across all media….
Peta has decided to run a campaign that likens non-vegetarians to Nazi’s, and animals led to slaughter, to Jewish people. gross. and vile. I am almost tempted to take up eating meat to counter this kind of shock advertising. and i am…
I have just completed a report for a client on the state of commercial television broadcasting and the possible way ahead. The last 10 days have been spent revisiting territory that i haven’t seen in a long time. I think that the…