The bad and the good

The possibilities for Indian media are enormous, but the industry’s rapid growth hasn’t come without challenges.

The watchdog organization Freedom House notes that journalists in India face a variety of pressures, from legal action undertaken by the government to violent attacks and killings carried out by extremists, criminals and police. The Freedom House report also expresses concern over recent instances where “the political interests of media owners” have appeared to “compromise the independence of their outlets.”

As for “paid news,” Freedom House reports there has been a greater attempt to bring accountability to media coverage, with the Press Council of India investigating potential abuses.

India’s vast network of newspapers and online outlets provides an incredible means for telling important stories and reaching people across the country. As the country prepares to enter a new era of mobile, digital media consumption, it’s a fascinating time to watch how the nature of news will change.

Article Appeared @http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/07/india-media-2014_n_6262080.html