Monday 21 February 2011

India's dodgy 'paid news' phenomenon

The Indian government has condemned the phenomenon of "paid news", in which newspapers and broadcasters accept money to run favourable articles about politicians, companies and celebrities.

Broadcasting minister Ambika Soni said the practice was affecting the credibility of news reports and undermining the media's claims to be upholding democracy.

www.guardian.co.uk/media/greenslade/2011/feb/20/press-freedom-india

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