Shailaja Bajpai has been writing about television since 1984. "Far too long," in her own words. But she has also watched it change, grow, grow and grow into what is today... the elephant in the room and any conversation on any subject. In her case, it would be true to say that you have to pay her to watch television!
July 28, 2011 00:38 IST
DD News and Al Jazeera stand out like islands of calm reflection in an otherwise chaotic sea of TV channels
Thu, Jul 28, 2011July 21, 2011 00:28 IST
The Murdoch hearings transfixed TV audiences should our own parliamentary committee meetings be aired?
Thu, Jul 21, 2011July 13, 2011 00:53 IST
TV often trades in empty speculation rather than thought
Wed, Jul 13, 2011July 07, 2011 03:53 IST
Televised press conferences rarely go as planned
Thu, Jul 07, 2011July 05, 2011 17:43 IST
We like to watch other people in trouble. There's a sense of relief,which is then transformed into a sense of superiority!
Tue, Jul 05, 2011June 23, 2011 01:05 IST
TVs bursting with movie stars: Akshay,Ajay,Hrithik,Simi and Shotgun
Thu, Jun 23, 2011June 22, 2011 15:25 IST
Ram is a visibly overweight plump pudding of a man and very middle-aged -- yet the male romantic lead!
Wed, Jun 22, 2011June 16, 2011 02:49 IST
Television today is more about new versions of old shows than just new shows
Thu, Jun 16, 2011June 14, 2011 13:38 IST
The moment Baba Ramdev was evicted from Delhi's Ramlila Grounds,he became yesterday's news.
Tue, Jun 14, 2011June 10, 2011 13:51 IST
From Sonu Niigaams new haircut to Dolly Bindras new civility,it is the season of makeovers on TV.
Fri, Jun 10, 2011June 09, 2011 02:31 IST
How made-for-TV fasts became just another song-and-dance reality show.
Thu, Jun 09, 2011June 07, 2011 10:53 IST
Ramdevji cannot have it both ways -- and that's what he tried to do with the fast.
Tue, Jun 07, 2011June 03, 2011 14:38 IST
Some Hindi news channels refuse to be bound by the dry facts,and let fancy run free.
Fri, Jun 03, 2011June 02, 2011 03:46 IST
From Sonu Niigaams new haircut to Dolly Bindras new civility,it is the season of makeovers on TV
Thu, Jun 02, 2011May 26, 2011 03:04 IST
Some Hindi news channels refuse to be bound by the dry facts,and let fancy run free
Thu, May 26, 2011May 19, 2011 00:43 IST
The IPL,child-brides,and bad acting have overstayed their welcome on TV.
Thu, May 19, 2011May 13, 2011 15:06 IST
From claiming Obama was dead to flashing the wrong picture,TV tripped over itself in excitement over the killing of Osama Bin Laden.
Fri, May 13, 2011May 06, 2011 15:03 IST
On many of lifes important occasions,TV strums the right emotions.
Fri, May 06, 2011May 05, 2011 03:21 IST
From claiming Obama was dead to flashing the wrong picture,TV tripped over itself in excitement over the bin Laden killing.
Thu, May 05, 2011
April 29, 2011 17:07 IST
Waiting for the day Anna Hazares movement makes it to our dreary serials
Fri, Apr 29, 2011April 28, 2011 02:50 IST
On many of lifes important occasions,TV strums the right emotions
Thu, Apr 28, 2011April 22, 2011 11:49 IST
Its been more a fortnight since the Anna Hazare 'jai hazoori ended at the famous protest point in New Delhi,Jantar Mantar.
Fri, Apr 22, 2011April 21, 2011 03:04 IST
Waiting for the day Anna Hazares movement makes it to our dreary serials
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
April 15, 2011 17:58 IST
After the delirious joy of the World Cup,now what?
Fri, Apr 15, 2011April 14, 2011 00:07 IST
The unbiquitous question and unavoidable answer thats all over TV.
Thu, Apr 14, 2011




