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By B V Rao

“Our editors run their businesses without any commercial consideration. Let me give you an example. It came to me as a compliment from somebody the other day. On CNN IBN our film Welcome (a film we’ve taken a huge bet on) was reviewed by Rajeev Masand on his very popular show. Rajeev said: “The film is so bad that anyone who goes and sees it and enjoys it, I will personally pay for his psychiatric treatment.” This was his line, on our own channel, about our own film. There is no influence on our editorial… continue reading…

By Smita Deshmukh

Throughout my journalistic career, I often found my father (now 80) coming up with some innovative story ideas and observations. Now settled in the serene vineyards around Nasik, around 200 km from Mumbai, I’m often amazed with the jest with which he watches news channels. Why, on earth? “It’s complete entertainment,” comes the answer as he sips his favourite beer. continue reading…

 

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