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Dr. Pradeep Mahapatra India claimed the second position in internet shutdowns during the first half of 2023 in the international level as per a survey report published by ‘SurfShark’, a global online connectivity research organization. While 42 internet shutdowns were recorded during the period, India experienced nine shutdowns. Iran had 14 shutdowns between January 1 and June 30, 2023 and elevated into the first position. The third position belonged to Pakistan with three shutdowns in the six months. A three year status survey was conducted jointly by ‘Internet Freedom Foundation’ and ‘Human Rights Watch’ to locate shutdowns between January 2020…

Dr. Pradeep Mahapatra  The total global entertainment and media revenue is expected to face stagnation with an annual growth rate of around 5 percent between 2022 and 2027. Leading trade and commerce consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)’s annual ‘Global Entertainment and Media Outlook (2023-27)’ published in July 2023 painted a gloomy future for the media industry. A section of experts expected growth stories in the media landscape during the post-Covid19-pandemic ‘new normal’. But the performance of the industry in 2022 presented an opposite picture. Total revenue year-on-year basis decreased from 10.6 percent in 2021 to 5.4 percent in 2022. It has been…

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Dr. Pradeep Mahapatra Online gaming and bets grew parallel with spread of internet connectivity in India. However, it achieved official status as a part of mainstream entertainment only with decision to charge 28 percent ‘Goods and Services Tax’ on bets in e-gaming by GST Council in its 51st Session on August 2, 2023. Along with casino and horse-racing, tax will be charged on full value of monetary transactions in e-gaming bets. A ‘Group of Ministers’ was constituted to study the matter which submitted its first report in June 2023, but asked to review the recommendations. The second report was adopted…

Dr. Pradeep Mahapatra Censorship of cinema in India follows ‘The Cinematograph Act of 1952’. The growth of the film industry during the pre and post-independence period felt the need of a comprehensive mechanism in the national level. Since the exhibition of cinema was confined to theatres during the period, emphasis was laid upon the review of content and maintenance of exhibition formalities. However, cinema graduated to television and video formats after three decades. Within next three decades, cinema reached internet platforms. Technological developments warranted amendments to the act. Circulation of pirated copies of cinema and unauthorized exhibitions called for strict…

Amit Dutta, Executive Editor, Zee Business In today’s fast-paced and information-drive­n world, journalism plays an increasingly critical role. As guardians of truth, journalists hold the we­ighty responsibility of accurately and ethically informing the­ public. The power of the pre­ss not only lies in delivering information but also in its pre­sentation. To achieve this, journalists adhe­re to the 4 Cs of journalism — Clarity, Context, Cohe­rence, and Complete­ness. These principle­s serve as guiding lights ensuring that ne­ws is effectively communicate­d, fostering meaningful discussions, and shaping a knowledge­able society. 1. Clarity: The clarity of a journalistic pie­ce forms its foundation, ensuring its…

Views of China are broadly negative across 24 countries in a new Pew Research Center survey: A median of 67% of adults express unfavorable views of the country, while 28% have a favorable opinion. Most people also think China does not take into account the interests of other countries in its foreign policy (76%) and a median of 57% say China interferes in the affairs of other nations a great deal or fair amount. Still, attitudes toward China are somewhat rosier in middle-income than high-income countries. Across eight middle-income countries – places Pew Research Center has not surveyed since 2019…

Amit Dutta, Editor (Output), Zee Business “Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed: everything else is public relations.” — George Orwell In today’s fast-paced media landscape, the role of journalists has become more crucial than ever before. Their ability to uncover concealed truths, present unbiased information, and provide comprehensive analysis sets them apart. At the core of this journalistic pursuit lies research, which forms the foundation of impactful news stories. Aspiring journalists must acquire mastery in the art of research not only to deliver accurate news but also to shape public opinion and inspire positive change. Let’s…