Media needs to be regulated, say senior journalists
New Delhi, May 10: The media needs regulation, several senior journalists said here Thursday, adding that its proliferation has lowered standards, with news being served instantly.
China daily asks foreign media to behave
Beijing, May 10: A state-run Chinese newspaper Thursday asked the foreign media to take an “objective and balanced view” towards China, saying some journalists tend to be negative.
Journalist kidnapped in Honduras
Tegucigalpa, May 10 (IANS/EFE) A journalist with HRN, one of Honduras’ leading radio networks, was kidnapped here Wednesday while driving to work.
Fellowship for scribes writing on hunger
New Delhi, May 9: A six-month fellowship programme is on offer for print, electronic and freelance journalists in India to study, analyse and report on hunger and food security.
China expels Al Jazeera correspondent
Washington, May 8: China has expelled an American journalist working for Al Jazeera, a move that prompted the television network to shut its bureau in Beijing.
Mexican journalists demand end to killings
Mexico City, May 7 (IANS/EFE) More than 100 journalists staged a protest in Mexico City to draw attention to the killings of several journalists in the eastern state of Veracruz, call for justice in the cases and demand an end to the murders of members of the media.
Photographer falls to death at Moscow rally
Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A photographer trying to click bird’s eye photos of a rally against Russian president-elect Vladimir Putin in Moscow fell to his death from a building, police said.
Mumbai Press Club to honour Vinod Mehta
Mumbai, May 4: The Mumbai Press Club will Saturday honour veteran journalist and Outlook Group’s editorial adviser Vinod Mehta with a lifetime achievement award.
China to crackdown on journalistic malpractices
Beijing, May 4: Authorities in China are going to launch a three-month drive against journalists who are involved in blackmail or demand pay-offs for news reporting.
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