tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56603272362969315152011-11-28T05:11:19.744+05:30The truth behind the people behind the news that you and me are bombarded with. Know the truth behind headlines, speeches, allegations and press statements.Aamer Mansoor Trambuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13196607906337385727noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5660327236296931515.post-17754660731605562302008-03-23T13:57:00.002+05:302008-03-23T14:10:59.326+05:30

Why do they always do it?FOX News has been doing everything possible to create obstacles in the path of Obama in his Presidential Race 2008.Click here to sign a petition to NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, CNN and other media outlets asking them to not be influenced by the FOX news Propaganda and their propaganda engineer Bill o ReillyHere are the comments by his pastor, which by no means are controversial

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The following video clearly portrays how FOX news has begun its propoganda on Terrorism in Iran.This is what FOX News has to say about Iran now:"The Al Qaeda is in Iran""Iran is forging ties with Al Qaeda""Iran is pushing the terror button""Iran is the central bank of international terrorism""We don't want to have another 9/11!"These messages echo the similarity of the propaganda used prior to

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The Inquilab - The most widely read Urdu Daily in Mumbai.(This is the 1st in a 10 Part series on an understanding of The Inquilab from 1938 to 2007)About The Inquilab:-The following is an excerpt from the About Us section at www.Inquilab.com :- "Inquilab, founded in 1938, when the struggle for freedom was at its peak, is one among the few unique Urdu dailies today with a legacy of its own.

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This research paper is my attempt at understanding Mumbai’s most popular Urdu Daily. During the period of 3 months that I have been working on the newspaper, The Inquilab, I have come across a multitude of views, some absolutely contradictory to the view I managed to develop over this period of time. During my process I have interacted with a multitude of people from varied backgrounds,

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Inquilab was founded by Abdul Hameed Ansari, an experienced journalist. Born 3 December 1906 in Marol, Andheri of Muslim parents from Barabanki, Abdul Hameed Ansari lived a life of philanthrophy and giving. He died at the age of 73 and in honour of his contribution to society at large, the crossing at Byculla was named after him, The Abdul Hameed Ansari Chowk. The Inquilab is now within the 3rd

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To bring out change, both social and political within the minds of the Muslim community. To uplift the society and improve the role of women in the functioning of the family and consequently in community building;To try and be a voice in a community that is in dire need of socio economic change.Inquilab believes its role to be the harbinger of change among Muslims. Due to its far reach and

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Founded in 1938, in the midst of a freedom struggle that paved the path for a people’s government now popularly known as a democracy, Inquilab was the brainchild of Mr. Abdul Hameed Ansari, an orphan who went on to become a popular face in development and change among the underprivileged.Inquilab was started in the December of 1938, when Abdul Hameed Ansari was 32 years of age. Abdul Hameed

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Inquilab was initially a pro-congress paper when it begun pre-independence in 1938. Run by a freedom struggler himself, it was not in praise of what the British did. But the Inquilab employees claim he wasn’t an extremist he was a moderate.In his biography, “Abdul Hameed Ansari – Inquilab Founder and Freedom Struggler” by Javed Jamaluddin, published recently it talks about his imprisonment. Abdul

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During an interview with Fuzail Jafferey, he told me how during his term, Inquilab was free of the Lifafa Culture. He described the situation then when most newspapers clung to one political party or the other but Inquilab under him was apolitical always.He had complete editorial control. His journalism was issue centric and had nothing to do with which political party would benefit from a

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April 2004 – The new formatWhen SHahid Latif, the present Editor took over, he decided to give the age’s old paper a makeover. Inquilab’s previous look was like that followed by all Urdu newspapers as standard. Most Urdu publications still follow the same style and format.It is characterized by an absence of masthead, the title appearing in the right top corner. The news section beginning right

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Here is how an Inquilab copy is read:While one person reads the paper there is one person who stands and waits for the other to finish. SO on one hand you also find tea stall and cafes where people come just to read the paper. They can pay Rs. 5 for a cup of tea but they wont buy a copy of the newspaper. Some may return to read the rest of the paper and buy another cup of tea but still hesitate

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Inquilab’s readers, though one may like to believe are in consensus, the fact is they have varied opinions.Among the senior readers I’ve met, I have met the usual brand loyalists who want to tell you that Inquilab is the best there is and the best that has happened in Urdu Journalism.A number of readers respect Inquilab because it contains a lot of material on Islam and doesn’t ever contain views

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1.Shahid Latif, Editor- Inquilab2.Aalim Naqvi, Ex-journalist at Inquilab and now Executive Editor- Urdu Times3.Qutbuddin Shahid, Sub Editor- Inquilab4.Fuzail Jafferey – Ex Editor Inquilab- 1st Feb 1990 to 31st May 1995 and again from 27 May 2000 to 31st march 2004.Readers-5.Ayub 6.AbdullahAll other Inquilab readers who have spent their precious time in helping me understand this 70 year old

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Following is the prepared text of President Bush’s address on Iraq, as provided by the White HouseThe sad part is that it really is the text of what he spoke on the 13th of September 2007, in his address to the nation.I sympathise with him and America, for their lack of both eyesight and logic. Thats why i say God, Please Bless America!Here is the text:THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. In the life of

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Irrespective of whether the Indo-US Nuclear deal goes through or not, the Left stands to lose. If the Indo-US Nuclear deal survives, it will be a defeat for the Left. If the deal fails, BJP will take complete advantage of it. So what is Mr. Prakash Karat really looking for? Why is he not ready to negotiate? Is it because its the US that is in question here? The answer is yes. He doesn't seem to

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So i didnt want to grow tired of travelling in the crowded Mumbai local train; i decided to take out my K750i and once armed i had the time of my life. Nothing and take my word for it, nothing has been setup, every1 is really upto what they seem to be upto and there was no script or director and no actor.Watch it for the pure thrill and humour

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From this day henceforth, i have decided to unsubscribe from DNA, the newspaper that had been my sole morning companion for long. After careful thought and reasoning i was able to find just 1 reason to keep reading the paper, so i could criticise it daily on this blog.Now i realize that DNA isnt worth that much time and effort, i shouldnt expect so much from it and make it do things it was'nt

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When DNA decides to finally titillate the content on their frontpage, readers need to look between the lines because it could be what the Newspapers been trying to experiment with all along. TOI knows very well, besides Midday and Mumbai Mirror that sex sells; at times it sells better than even the much overhyped "true journalism" but now its open for everyone to see that DNA is changing

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HT has not paid me to speak against DNA, but what i hate is that i had subscribed to this loose spreadsheet for a whole year and a half that i realise i was so dumb and foolish. What annoys me about DNA is it just doesnt know how to treat news right.The 26th July issue of DNA reads 7 headlines on the frontpage and all regional news. Yes i does so what?Ill tell you what, 26th July held the

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Pratibha PatilFacts-12th president of India-1st woman to occupy this prestigious post.- To be sworn in 25 July-Votes polled- Patil- 6,38,116; Shekhawat- 3,31,106-Margin of votes- 3,06,810.Cross Voting - A phenomenon where members of a particular camp voted for the opposite one.Indian Express-Understanding the controversial nature of the issue, Decides to keep it short. States the facts, half on

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Hi! I read the news and so do you, but what i never get is why every newspaper is always so different. When every event is understood in the same way by every news organisation, namely What? Where? When? Why? and How? ; how is it that more often than not we never come across uniformity in reporting?This blog seeks to find the answers to this question and also go ahead and ask the right

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