Archna Shukla
Senior Editor
Ministers’ personal staff: Ex-bureaucrats divided over merit of govt order
Former cabinet secretary and ambassador to the US Naresh Chandra said the order was 'direct, open and transparent'.
After dig at Modi, Akhilesh creates 3 Twitter handles
Unlike the Modi government, Yadav has, however, decided to keep his ministers away from social media.
Target 2019 takes BJP south, to turn vote gain into seats
BJP’s IT CEll and various voluntary groups that worked with it in the elections look at building a base in three southern states where the party’s presence isn’t strong.
Coming up, fresh chapters to bio by British freelancer
The publishers of Narendra Modi’s biography by British freelance writer and TV producer Andy Marino are set to add new chapters on his election campaign, the victory and his vision for a new and stronger India. “The revised edition of the book (Narendra Modi: A Political Biography) will be out in July,” said Vikas Rakheja, […]
After the victory, the new targets
Team that drove Modi campaign back at work, now on Maharashtra
PM likely to set up 10-member expert advisory board
Experts will include sector specialists, even veteran politicians.
It’s official: Reliance now controls news broadcaster Network18
RIL executives refused to comment on the new management that will take over NW18 and TV18.
PM tells ministers: Get on Twitter and Facebook, reach out, invite new ideas
The new ministers have been advised to use the microblogging site and the social media platform extensively for public outreach.
Rebranding Rahul
Archna Shukla speaks to the men behind the Modi Brand to see if the Congress could have done it any differently
‘If I knew there’s been no promotion for 30 years, no equipment for 20 years, I would not have taken up this job’
In this Idea Exchange moderated by Senior Editor Archna Shukla, Sircar notes that he was brought in to clean up the body.
Other winner: Today’s Chanakya
Pollster says numbers sacrosanct, bigger sample isn’t always better.
How I&B ministry milked DD, AIR for serials, bulletins on UPA schemes
According to the I&B ministry, DD and AIR were paid Rs 45.67 crore for advertisements and advertorials run under the campaign.
3 dozen in 5 months: new channels crowd news space
The trigger for the fresh avalanche, according to those in the business, was the elections.
Narendra Modi’s mission 2014: Nuts & bolts
The Citizens for Accountable Governance is a think-tank spearheading Modi’s marketing and communication push.
Men behind Narendra Modi’s election campaign strategy
Modi works closely with a handful of people borrowed from the RSS and three of his trusted ministers from Gujarat.
The Splash: What keeps the Narendra Modi marketing machine ticking?
A top Modi aide says that the idea is that constant exposure to the quiet yet prominent logo will help it seep into the subconscious of the voters.
RSS-led core group maps Modi campaign route
It is the RSS leadership instead that Modi confers with on political strategy.
India TV journalist quits over ‘scripted’ Modi interview
Sharma said Naqvi’s resignation was being wrongly linked to the interview, the latter quit for some other reasons.
The professionals behind BJP’s Internet campaign
Vinod Kumar, an IT professional working in Sri Lanka, managed to get leave for about three months.
‘Amarinder a tu-tu, main-main candidate’
Arun Jaitley is contesting his first election.
Sahara channels black out arrest
Like this national channel, five other regional channels owned by Sahara also gave the events a miss.
Under scanner,Rose Valley business spreads far and wide
IT is one of the largest advertisers in West Bengal,a prominent sponsor in the Indian Premier League (those watching IPL on TV are not likely to have missed the Rose Valley logo that shines on the lead chest of Kolkata Knight Riders players) and an influential media player in the state,neighbouring Assam,Tripura and distant Orissa.
Under scanner,Rose Valley business spreads far & wide
It is one of the largest advertisers in West Bengal,a prominent sponsor in the Indian Premier League those watching IPL
Abuse and insult,the other side of social media
One of the earliest to take up Twitter,Rajdeep Sardesai switched off for a while after being heckled by some followers over a comment.
Ad infinitum: 1500 cr,over 100 brands,Season 6 hits a maximum
Bonanza: From big boys of the Ad World to small,local Brands,everyone wants a pie of the Twenty20 league
ASCI to suspend offensive ads pending probe
The new initiative is likely to be in vogue in a month.
Prasar Bharati’s autonomy talk ends with BJP leader’s soundbyte
Top editor quits,insiders cite interference from 'old guard at I&B's behest'
Ad world abuzz as heads roll at JWT over ‘controversial’ Ford ad
It wasn't the first time an ad created a controversy.
From homes,women turn videopreneurs for income,identity
Recipes to beauty tips,women are uploading videos on YouTube,drawing hits
Zee sends Rs 150-cr defamation notice to Jindal,company
Zee News Ltd Saturday sent a Rs 150 crore defamation notice to Jindal Steel and Power Ltd and its chairman Naveen Jindal.
Times group plans to sue Zee over Jindal video remarks
Bennett,Coleman & Co Ltd (BCCL) is in the process of sending a legal notice to Zee Group following the alleged uncomplimentary statements made by Zee News
Naveen Jindal says sting shows extortion bid by Zee
Paid News Row: Zee says video clips doctored,alleges bribery attempt by JSPL
Jindal says sting shows extortion bid by Zee
Naveen Jindal accused the media group of extortion attempt and willful defamation.
Extortion charge: TV body sacks Zee News editor-business head
The BEA members decided to remove Chaudhary after a secret ballot
With FIR,Jindal gives police tapes of meetings with Zee
Channel sought money to end campaign: JSPL; Zee says money was offered to pipe down
BCCIs allies,often their foes
Good governance is not an attribute that the BCCI is particularly known for. Not that the board cares much about those who feel an enterprise should follow some basic rules of running a business
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