Do you think this media channels is independent? Give reason.
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The independence of Media is curbed through the following:
a. Media is controlled by government in the form of censorship, during which government might omit some portion of scenes for larger public viewing. There have been periods in Indian history when government censored media. For example, the period of Emergency from 1975 to 1977 is considered to be the dark chapter in the history of Democratic rule in India. During Emergency, freedom of speech and expression was curtailed. Government suspended freedom of the press. Newspapers were asked to take prior approval from the government for all the material to be published. This was known as Press censorship.
b .Media is controlled by big business houses who give business to the media channels in the form of advertisements. This prevents media from reporting anything against these business giants.
c. Media also sets the agenda, at times focus extensively on a particular issue or story which they believe is interesting, and in this way they ignore some crucial issues which might demand our attention.
★Hope this information will clear your doubts about this topic.
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Independent media - Wikipedia
Independent media refers to any form of media, such as radio, television, newspapers or the Internet, that is free of influence by government or corporate interests. The term has varied applications. Within the United States and other developed countries, it is often used synonymously with alternative media to refer to media that specifically distinguish themselves in relation to the mainstream media. In international development, the term independent media is used in relation to the development of new media outlets, particularly in areas where there is little to no existing media presence