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Freedom of Speech and Expression: Protecting Democracy

October 21, 2024October 2, 2025 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 7 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND EXPRESSION IN THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION Freedom of speech and expression is integral to a nation’s democracy, and the Indian Constitution, recognising its paramount importance, protects this fundamental right in Article 19(1)(a). This right covers the liberty to express one’s thoughts and ideas and extends to the propagation and circulation of these ideas….

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Difference Between Print Media and Electronic Media: Key Points

October 21, 2024October 2, 2025 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 6 Comments

Reading Time: < 1 minute PRINT MEDIA ELECTRONIC MEDIA Physical format (on paper) Digital format Examples: newspapers, magazines Examples: websites, TV, radio Limited interactivity Interactive and dynamic Fixed content once printed. Content can be updated in real-time Tangible, can be collected Intangible, requires devices for access. Limited reach compared to electronic media Wide audience reach Requires production time…

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Since the 2020s, Blogs and Podcasts Reshape Media

October 21, 2024October 2, 2025 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 11 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes In the 20th century, mass media industries were traditionally categorised into eight main sectors: books, the Internet, magazines, movies, newspapers, radio, recordings, and television. The rise of digital communication technology in the late 20th and early 21st centuries led to debates on redefining what constitutes “mass media,” particularly in the context of emerging technologies…

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Accessibility, Wide Reach and Engagement in Electronic Media

October 21, 2024October 2, 2025 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 2 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes Electronic media, encompassing radio, television, and film, holds several advantages over other forms of media. Characterised by the use of electromechanical devices to access content, electronic media represents a more advanced and dynamic medium. Notably, it generates more revenue and job opportunities, offering a range of options, including diverse channels and stations. Its immediacy…

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