An array of eminent journalists and media experts from the US, Canada, India, Australia and the UAE will hold an International Media Conference organised by the Indo-American Press Club (IAPC) here from Oct 9-12.


Indo-American Press Club to hold media meet in New York


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The Indian Women Press Corps (IWPC) on Sunday expressed shock over the attacks on journalists in a village close to the capital where a mob lynched a man rumoured to have eaten beef.


Attack on journalists condemned


As many as 15 journalists, photojournalists and TV camerapersons sustained injuries when they were assaulted on Saturday while covering the polls to the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation in the city's posh satellite township.


15 media persons injured in attacks during Bengal local polls


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday ordered an inquiry into the assault on journalists who were covering the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation polls, a senior state minister said.


Mamata orders probe into assault on journalists


At least a dozen journalists, photojournalists and TV channel camerapersons sustained various degrees of injuries after being assaulted while covering polls to the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation in the city's posh satellite township on Saturday.


Dozen media persons injured in Bengal poll violence


A 'Gandhi Through The Eyes of Egyptian Cartoonists' exhibition that opens here Sunday will present a captivating selection of caricatures on Mahatma Gandhi by prominent artists of the Egyptian Caricature Society, the Indian embassy said.


Gandhi - through the eyes of Egyptian cartoonists


US media gave pride of place to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interactions with Silicon Valley's tech titans and his rockstar-like reception by the Indian diaspora, with the New York Times saying he had conquered the tech Mecca.


Modi conquers Silicon Valley: US media


Bharti and SoftBank joint venture hike messenger, an instant messaging platform, on Monday launched a Hindi news feed in its app after seeing a hit rate of 100 million English news stories per week.


hike launches Hindi news feed


A woman's Facebook outburst against unsolicited queries about 20-and-30 somethings' plans to have children went viral over the weekend, drawing attention from international media.


'None of your business' FB post gets global attention


Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie's decision four years back to have  both her breasts removed as she carried a high risk of developing breast cancer has improved awareness of reconstructive breast surgery options among women, a new study reveals.


Angelina Jolie's breast removal coverage made women more aware: Study


Journalists who report on life-threatening events are at increased risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety, says a study that looked into the  emotional well-being of reporters covering violent events in Kenya.


Reporting violent events puts journalists at PTSD risk


Mexico City, Sep 24 (IANS/EFE) Two journalists were found dead at a hotel in the southeastern Mexican state of Tabasco, sources with the state Attorney General's Office said on Thursday.


Two journalists found dead in Mexico hotel


Journalists Nikhil Wagle and Shyansundar Sonnar have said they have been getting threats from Hindu group Sanatan Sanstha, following which the Mumbai Press Club on Monday urged the Maharashtra government and police to take serious note of the threats.


Scribes say threatened by Sanatan Sanstha, press club concerned


Journalist Nikhil Wagle, known for his aggressive stance on various public issues, says he has received threats from Hindu group Sanatan Sanstha. Maharashtra Police have offered him security cover, which he has declined saying as a media person he would not be able to work under such measures.


Journalist says threatened by Sanatan Sanstha, refuses police cover


Twitter claims it's bigger than Facebook

With the Facebook user base touching 1.49 billion - or roughly 20 percent of the world's population - can any social networking site claim to be bigger than this ? Well, Twitter does.

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After reporters of women-run news network "Khabar Lahariya" in Uttar Pradesh's Banda faced months of stalking and harassment by a serial caller, police have finally come to their aid - after orders from higher-ups - and the accused has been arrested.


Police finally come to help of UP's woman-only news network


Youngsters in the 12-17 age group are increasingly abandoning books and turning to social media such as Facebook and Twitter, a new study on children's reading habits has revealed.


Most teenagers shunning books for social media: Study


If you are a liberal, you are likely to swear more and use more individual words like 'me'. If you happen to be conservative, you are more likely to talk about religion and opt more for the group-oriented 'us', a new study has revealed.


Twitter lays bare people's conservative, liberal traits


Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday launched the Headend In The Sky (HITS) digital platform initiative, under the brand name NXT DIGITAL promoted by Hinduja Group.


Jaitley launches digital platform initiative


Media coverage of the Sheena Bora murder case reflects the "irresponsible and unethical" reporting behaviour of Indian TV news channels as it consumed one-third of the prime time coverage on six TV news channels, a study says.


Sheena Bora case: Irresponsible coverage by TV channels, says study


Two television cameramen were among four people killed in a helicopter crash in China's Chongqing city on Sunday, a media report said.

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