New Year communication: The Nepalis and the Global Village
Region: NepalThe Nepalis observe the Gregorian calendar-meant new year once a year and their internal new years several times a year. The Nepalis, as part of the larger humanity, adopt the 1st of January as a global phenomenon a... more
Views: 1098Decency and Disclosure: The Ethics of Wikileaks
Region: United Statesby Matthew L. Schafer Note: This article originally appeared on the media website LWR. WikiLeaks’ systematic release of classified United States’ diplomatic cables raises a myriad of questions. One of ... more
Views: 2362Deception is a nasty business !
Region: India
In India,Television news is a relatively new phenomenon ( its hardly 15 years old ).Therefore,TV journalists often violate code of ethics.The print media, have a watchdog in the form of the Press Council of India which may... more
Views: 1330Plagiarism is unacceptable
Region: India
Always try to remember the Code of Ethics adopted by the Radio and Television News Directors Association(RTNDA) such as : Broadcast journalists will inform the public in an accurate, comprehensive and fair man... more
Views: 1579Avoid usual equipments such as tripods and lighting instruments
Region: India
We should be cautious to cover a sensitive story-someone who has just lost his or her loved one or a accused person or one who has been an eyewitness to a tragedy.The question that a senior Journalist asks for himself is h... more
Views: 1271What happens if the reporters cover is blown?
Region: India
Before every assignment,Investigative Journalists should feel the urge to follow the procedures mentioned by Radio &Television News Directors Association(RTNDA)such as: What is the role of video in the story?Does it bring... more
Views: 1097Dolphins Intelligent, Self-Aware: “Well Above Chimps & Apes” - Researchers Cite Ethics Issues
Region: United States
Dolphins Intelligent, Self-Aware: “Well Above Chimps and Apes” -Researchers Cite Ethics Issues Also - Japanese Dolphin Slaughter Comes to Light (below) By Leo Kretzner, San Diego, CA. February 2... more
Views: 8643Sanford charged with 37 violations of South Carolina law
Region: United States
By Dan McCue South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has been charged with 37 counts of using his public office for personal gain by the state Ethics Commission. The charges range from using campaign funds to pay for a hunting ... more
Views: 1872Is The Atheist Movement Gaining Ground?
Region: United States
Much has been said about how atheism has over the years has reached a level of unprecedented prominence . It appears to be ironic that in a nation where polls routinely show that ... more
Views: 3069Executive Orders Since Inauguration: It's all Good
Region: United States
Since taking office at noon on Tuesday, President Barack Obama has signed quite a few Executive Orders that are music to the ears of Democrats and Progressives in the US. On Wednesday, Mr. Obama signed an Exec... more
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