Manisha is traveling for elections, so we’re back with another gem of an episode from the past! In this special episode of TV Newsance, we take a deep dive into the evolution of Indian primetime news – from the tightly controlled, monotonous days of Doordarshan (DD) to today’s chaotic shouting matches.
We explore key milestones in this journey, starting with the birth of DD News in 1959, the disruption caused by Newstrack in 1989, and the explosion of private channels after the 1992 cable TV boom. From investigative reporting to sensationalism, we'll cover the rise of ad-driven TRP races, absurd news stories, and how the debate format evolved into the loud confrontations we see today.
With figures like Arnab Goswami leading the charge, primetime news has transformed into a battleground of shouting matches – but at what cost?
Watch now to understand the insanity that passes off as news on TV today.
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