Digitisation is changing the way the poor access TV and terrestrial broadcasting reception has almost disappeared in rural and urban India, says a study which looks at its impact on working class television viewers.


Digitisation is changing the way poor access TV, says study


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The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the central government to file a detailed affidavit on the "exact nature of contract" entered into by it and its departments with social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.


Explain nature of contract with Facebook, Twitter: HC to Centre


Forty female French journalists have signed an open letter of complaint that harshly accuses select French politicians of making sexual, offensive insinuations that they described as "lewd paternalism".


40 French journalists publicly denounce sexist politicians


The PEN literary award celebrating freedom of speech was given this year to satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, in New York, amidst high security and highly divided opinions within the organisation.


Charlie Hebdo receives PEN literary award


The Kerala Police will organise internships for engineering college students at cyber cells in police stations to sensitise and train them to fight cyber crimes.


Kerala Police to organise internships for students at cyber cells


Bihar's conjoined twins Saba and Farah -- 'Rakhi-sisters' of Bollywood actor Salman Khan -- have begun a fast to express their solidarity with the actor who was on Wednesday sentenced to five years' jail in a 2002 hit-and-run case.


Bihar's conjoined twins Saba-Farah stop eating after Salman verdict


A gender sensitivity-ranking for media houses and a style sheet on reporting and writing on gender issues are some of the measures proposed on Tuesday to ensure gender equality in the media.


Gender sensitisation-ranking of media houses can promote equality: Experts


Riyadh, May 5 (IANS/EFE) Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud fired his chief of royal protocol for slapping a television cameraman, an incident that has raised much controversy in the kingdom.


Saudi king fires chief of protocol for slapping journalist


Do online posts about yourself influence your behaviour? Yes, says a new study.


Alcohol-related Facebook posts trigger binge drinking


Young people are aware of the risks of cyberbullying but perceive others as being more at risk than themselves, says a study.


Who's at cyberbullying risk? Not me, feel most youngsters


If you are bewildered by the expanse of data that many apps and websites have about you, relax. Facebook is about to give you greater control, now, over how much data you want to share with others.


Facebook to give you control over data sharing


The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulator Authority (Pemra) has stopped broadcast media from airing hate speeches or any any similiar material that may harm national interest, media reported on Saturday.


Pakistan stops channels from airing hate speeches


The internationally recognised Libyan government said on Thursday that two Tunisian journalists, who have been missing since September, were killed by their abductors.


Two missing Tunisian journalists killed by IS


The Unesco on Thursday appointed renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour as the goodwill ambassador for freedom of expression and journalist safety.


Christiane Amanpour appointed Unesco goodwill ambassador


If you are on Twitter and use it frequently, chances are that you are also an avid movie lover and hit theatres within 10 days of a new film release, says a survey.


Twitter users watch more movies that non-users: Survey


Considering the popularity and reach of social networking sites in the modern world, the Indian government is pro-actively using Twitter and Facebook to reach out to those affected in quake-ravaged Nepal.


Nepal quake: Virtual media drives 'real' rescue operations


A journalists' organisation in Goa on Monday demanded a magisterial inquiry after three press photographers and seven policemen were injured in an assault allegedly led by organisers of an illegal bullfight.


Inquiry demanded into Goa journalists' assault


The Indian government on Sunday issued an advisory requesting media houses to "exercise restraint in speculation about possible after-shocks" in Nepal, as "undue speculation may cause unnecessary panic".


Government urges restraint on quake speculations


In order to enter homes in south India, Direct-to-Home (DTH) player Tata Sky has come up with a new package offering around 100 channels for Rs.100.


Tata Sky targets homes in south India


Businesses and organisations can utilise Twitter to increase their engagements with clients and stakeholders by streamlining the flow and content of tweets, says a study.


How to use Twitter better to woo clients


A software engineer of Indian descent shared The Wall Street Journal's Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting in growing recognition of the importance of using information technology tools for reporting as well as for presentation.

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