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Are bloggers parked? Are bloggers just like journalists?…

20.10.2005 by arZan Category Uncategorized


A very well written article By Daryl D’Monte in IndiaTogether, about the role of bloggers in today’s world.

There is an extensive conversation with Dina Mehta, one of the powerhouses of Indian blogging. The whole IIPM saga is mentioned 

Are bloggers parked? Are bloggers just like journalists? The jury is still debating, but clearly bloggers are filling some voids in mainstream journalism, and connecting to net-savvy citizens in an exciting fashion. Blogs are not about to destroy conventional media, but they are making an impact, notes Darryl D’Monte.

Continue reading at IndiaTogether

Transmogrified has a good commentary on the article; and so does our own Curios Gawker

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    #1 Conversations with Dina Says:
    October 22nd, 2005 at 12:30 pm

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