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Immature Indian Press

Immature Indian Press? I am concerned by the number of stories carried by Indian press criticizing an article in Time Magazine showing the prime-minister of India in not-so-good light. C'on people. Until we start criticizing and rediculing the leaders, India won't become a mature democracy. The parivar (coterie) seems to be upset that Time Magazine disclosed Vajapayee's drinking habits (drinking is frowned upon in India). I say it is not as embarrassing as the drinking habits of one of his predecessors FYI: Morarji Desai, a former prime-minister of India, and a distinguished parliamentarian, practiced urine therapy. Perhaps the problem is not with the press, but with the people. What's the role of press in a nation with low literacy and where even smaller percentage that actually buys newspapers? Links for the day: • Jay Dubashi provides a reality check (article at NariWorld) for Indians and Indian journalists. • Engrish Quotes compiled by Aaron in Japan (first seen at Camworld) (Comments Disabled for Now. Sorry!) First Written: Thursday, June 20, 2002 Last Modified: 1/29/2003

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