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Media in India
Print Media
Print media is one of the oldest and basic forms of mass
communication. It includes newspapers, weeklies, magazines,
monthlies and other forms of printed journals. A basic
understanding of the print media is essential in the study of mass
communication.
The contribution of print media in providing information and
transfer of knowledge is remarkable. Even after the advent of
electronic media, the print media has not lost its charm or
relevance. Print media has the advantage of making a longer
impact on the minds of the reader, with more in-depth reporting
and analysis.
Pre-Independence Period
Post-Independence Scenario
(1) Pre-Independence
Period
1780-1818 can be called a pre-history or
preparatory phase.
Newspapers we know today are of
European origin and even there it did not
take a proper shape till the early part of
the 18th century.
Wall Porter were the fore-runners of the
newspaper in the Europe.
Post Independence
Press
1947- Role of Press changed slowly
Restrictions were imposed on the press
during the Quit India Movement of 1942, yet
major papers could publish the arrest of national
leaders and reports of demonstrations and
protests.
In 1975, Mrs. Indira Gandhi clamped an
internal emergency. The government during this
time suppressed transmission of news by imposing
censorship on newspapers, journals, radio, TV,
telex, telegrams, news agencies and on foreign
correspondents. Even teleprinter services were
subjected to pre-censorship. The censorship was
total and unparalleled in the history of press in
India.