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!

September 25, 2014 00:10 IST
Modi goes to the US. ‘Bigg Boss’ contestants board a flight to nowhere.
Fri, Sep 26, 2014
September 18, 2014 00:04 IST
Congress leader Sachin Pilot was looking positively happy after his party cornered three seats in Rajasthan.
Thu, Sep 18, 2014
September 11, 2014 00:12 IST
And some bad-tempered television over a sting operation.
Thu, Sep 11, 2014
September 04, 2014 00:26 IST
Has the public broadcaster said a big ‘thank you’ to the PM?
Thu, Sep 04, 2014August 28, 2014 00:04 IST
The recent bypolls brought out the cricketing metaphors.
Thu, Aug 28, 2014
August 21, 2014 00:00 IST
Janmashtami was on our screens this week. Will other Hindu festivals follow?
Thu, Aug 21, 2014
August 14, 2014 00:25 IST
Meanwhile, Vidya Balan and the government are trying to toilet train the nation.
Thu, Aug 14, 2014
August 07, 2014 03:46 IST
And a TV show that ventured outside the home draws to an unlamented close.
Thu, Aug 07, 2014
July 24, 2014 00:37 IST
Most Hindi serials fail to reflect political and social upheavals outside the home.
Thu, Jul 24, 2014
July 17, 2014 00:48 IST
And the Big B is back on the small screen.
Thu, Jul 17, 2014
July 10, 2014 00:29 IST
Since the BJP came to power, news channels have lost their fizz.
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
July 03, 2014 00:03 IST
Pakistani serials have familiar themes, but greater subtlety.
Thu, Jul 03, 2014
June 19, 2014 00:18 IST
Politics has taken a backseat. It’s time to be a sport.
Thu, Jun 19, 2014
June 12, 2014 02:08 IST
Viewers without electricity were spared the spectacle of the BJP, Congress and AAP in AC studios, blowing hot air.
Thu, Jun 12, 2014
June 05, 2014 14:34 IST
Some channels did not apply brakes to their coverage; instead they allowed their imagination to run wild, perhaps beyond the limits of decency.
Thu, Jun 05, 2014May 29, 2014 00:18 IST
News channels played fortune-tellers — and were mostly off the mark.
Thu, May 29, 2014
May 22, 2014 00:29 IST
In one sense at least, the new PM will be a dramatic change from the old.
Thu, May 22, 2014
May 15, 2014 09:41 IST
The debates around the exit polls were inevitably about the man of the moment, Narendra Modi.
Thu, May 15, 2014
May 09, 2014 00:05 IST
He is moderate in TV Q&As, all fire and brimstone in campaign speeches.
Fri, May 09, 2014
May 01, 2014 00:09 IST
It’s been very much a Priyanka Gandhi week.
Thu, May 01, 2014
April 24, 2014 03:30 IST
MNS chief’s interviews showed how offence can be the best form of defence.
Thu, Apr 24, 2014
April 17, 2014 00:35 IST
Both Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi had TV outings. Both Q&As were bland and predictable.
Wed, Apr 16, 2014April 03, 2014 00:56 IST
Compare the flattering treatment, the softball questions, to the interview that Rahul faced.
Wed, Apr 02, 2014
March 27, 2014 00:51 IST
The respite from TV coverage of Modi, Rahul and Kejriwal did not last long.
Thu, Mar 27, 2014
March 20, 2014 00:33 IST
News TV switches off the world. And reduces election coverage to tracking of celebrity candidates.
Wed, Mar 19, 2014



