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Telegraph sting sparks journalism ethics row

The furore has sparked a lively debate over whether the tactic was ethical or in the public interest, and is likely to see politicians much more guarded in future about what they reveal to the public. Two young female Telegraph reporters [...]

Posted On : Dec, 24 2010 | Comments : 0

Hedge Fund Founder Takes ‘Columbia Journalism Review’ Post

Forced to shutter his hedge fund in the face of mounting redemptions last year, Alson Capital Partners founder Neil Barsky is returning to his first love. Barsky has been named chairman of the board of overseers of the Columbia Journalis [...]

Posted On : Dec, 23 2010 | Comments : 0

Why It's a Great Time to Be a Journalism Major

Last week, I gave the commencement speech at the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, my alma mater. I decided to share excerpts of the speech, which I think are particularly relevant to students who hope to major in journa [...]

Posted On : Dec, 22 2010 | Comments : 0

90 candidates run for National Journalism Award

At least 90 professionals of the mass media from 13 out of 18 provinces of Angola run for 2010 National Journalism Award, in the categories of press, radio, television and photojournalism. The candidates to the prize, whose works c [...]

Posted On : Dec, 21 2010 | Comments : 0

Agri-Journalism awards presented

Agri-Journalism awards were presented to 10 journalists here on Sunday for their outstanding contribution to promotion of agriculture. The award function was organised by Nuziveedu Seeds Pvt Ltd in memory of eminent agricultural scientis [...]

Posted On : Dec, 20 2010 | Comments : 0

Journalism awards to be given in Feb

The third edition of Journalism Awards 2010 would be held in Kolkata in mid-February, 2011. It would be hosted by KKN Group of Companies, title sponsors of the awards, along with ILEAD and Bengal Shriram. Entries will be received from De [...]

Posted On : Dec, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Journalism is More Than Just Words

Presidents, gynaecologists, and columnists all have one golden rule that links them: Do not use the power vested in you for mischief. Resist the urge, no matter how great it is, and stick to your job. Journalism, unfortunately, isn't [...]

Posted On : Dec, 13 2010 | Comments : 0

Ethics of journalism and lessons from Ramayana

In the last 60 years of my journalistic career, no one has ever tried to bribe me. I have to concede that no one thought I was worth bribing as what I wrote was of no consequence. I also flopped as a fixer. I was asked to "put in a [...]

Posted On : Dec, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Sniffing copy and paste journalism

That is what separates journalism from fiction. That is one of the 'commandments' in media around the world. But not in South Africa. Especially not in the country's football media. The Hound is happy to name and shame in the [...]

Posted On : Dec, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Katie Couric on Social Media and Real-Time Journalism

As as I say at the beginning of this interview, I don't even know where to begin, so let's just go ahead and jump right in. In a special three-part series, I'm joined by none other than Katie Couric, anchor and managing edito [...]

Posted On : Dec, 07 2010 | Comments : 0

Wallace's blog: Journalism and youth

It was a pleasure to be invited to be a moderator at the keynote panel at the AUT University conference on investigative journalism in the weekend. It was a pleasure because of the calibre of those involved in the panel. All multi a [...]

Posted On : Dec, 06 2010 | Comments : 0

Journalism ethics row grips India

The move follows a scandal involving high-profile journalists after tapes of revealing phone conversations with an influential lobbyist were leaked. At the centre of the controversy are two well-known journalists, Vir Sanghvi and Barkha [...]

Posted On : Dec, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Journalism is in hour of 'grave peril,' says top government ...

Federal Communications Commissioner Michael Copps is taking aim at the state of television news, which he says is "in its hour of grave peril." In both an interview with BBC World News America that airs Wednesday and in a speec [...]

Posted On : Dec, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

University of Kansas journalism students to host virtual sum...

Journalism students at the University of Kansas are hosting an online summit this weekend focusing on diversity and social media. The summit begins at 11 a.m. Saturday to discuss ways journalists and nonjournalists are participatin [...]