History of Press Printing press was introduced in India by the British. In 1674 the first printing apparatus was established in Bombay followed by Madras in 1772. The British encouraged only those newspapers and journals that supported them. They were always suspicious of journalists & newspapers. They were against any kind of criticism. The first English newspaper in India ‘The Bengal Gazette’ or ‘Hicky’s Gazette’. Year 1780‚ Published weekly. Political and Commercial paper. Some of his
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The Printing Press It is argued that the printing press is one of the most significant inventions of all time ranked alongside the wheel and the plow (Johannes Gutenberg and‚ 2009). The man credited with its invention is Johannes Gutenberg‚ born of Mainz‚ Germany around 1400 (Childress‚ 2008). Johannes began his work with the printing press around 1430 and developed his first prototype somewhere around the mid-15th century. As with most inventions‚ Gutenberg’s press had precedents in history
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Essay on the Freedom of the Press Subrat Mangaraj The Press‚ as identified with Newspapers‚ wields immense power in a democratic society. Dickens has called the Press "the mighty engine". So great is its influence that some have called it the Fourth Estate. Napoleon used to say— "Your hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets." For‚ the press forms opinions‚ shapes movements and controls policies through well-informed criticism. The most powerful autocrat is forced to
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Sagewood Construction Announces Partnership with Habitat for Humanity to Improve New Yorkers Housing After Sandy A new partnership between Sagewood Construction and the nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity will provide financial‚ materials and field expertise support to New York City houses affected by super storm Sandy. Families who lost their homes stand to gain relief much faster than they would otherwise. New York City‚ NY‚ April 15‚ 2013 – Sagewood Construction Corp. and Habitat
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Freedom of Press Freedom of the press or freedom of the media is the freedom of communication and expression through mediums including various electronic media and published materials. While such freedom mostly implies the absence of interference from an overreaching state‚ its preservation may be sought through constitutional or other legal protections. With respect to governmental information‚ any government may distinguish which materials are public or protected from disclosure to the public
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opinions‚ obtain and publish information and opinions without the fear of government retribution ..Infringing on freedom of the press is included in America’s greatest amendment. Although freedom of the press allows an endless amount of information abroad‚ It also allows for the use of propaganda. Freedom of the Press doesn’t protect slander. When Freedom of the Press was added‚ it was to ensure that the government wouldn’t censor the people’s opinions in newspapers and to expose schemes and information
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Press Law Introduction Œum fUtlql vrhag - Ju fUtlql rslfUt mkckÆt Œum/berzgt mu ni Wànü Œum fUtlql fUnt st;t ni The laws related with press are named as press laws. These are also designated as media laws. Œf]Ur; Nature Y - Œr;ckÆttÀbfU Œf]Ur; Restrictive Œum ytvt;fUt˜el NrÿUgtâ yrÆtfUth 1931 Press Emergency power right act 1931 Œum ytvrÀ;slfU mtbd{e yrÆtrlgb 1951 Press objectionable material Act 1951 ytvrÀ;slfU mtbd{e fUt Œô;wr;fUhK ytih ŒfUtNl 1976 Presentation
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The Press in a Democratic Society Jeffrey Richardson HIS/301 November 8th‚ 2011 The Press in a Democratic Society Since the recognition of the media in the later years of the 17th century‚ the role of the press as a forum for public conversation and debate has been leading developments of democratic societies. Today‚ despite the press throwing out propaganda for sleaze‚ sensationalism and superficiality‚ using the media as a watchdog and guardian‚ remains deeply engrained in a democratic society
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As stated by Kurt Cobain‚“I’d rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not” (Martin). Much to his dismay‚ people of his time idolized Cobain and treated him as a god of music. He popularized grunge culture and helped bring punk rock back into the social scene. Cobain defied standards set by society and welcomed people of all race‚ gender‚ and sexuality into his social circle during high school and his career. He adapted different dynamics into Nirvana’s music and allowed fans to connect
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Penny Press Until the early 1800’s‚ newspapers in England and America were expensive and therefore exclusive to the wealthy and literate minority. On average‚ newspapers would cost around six cents per issue and were usually sold through subscription only. Readers would have to pay for a years’ worth of newspapers when first signing up for a subscription‚ and that cost could be a middle-class worker’s week’s wage. Most people could not afford newspapers and therefore could not receive daily news
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