Naresh Mohan, who served as the President of Indian Newspaper Society from 1990 to 1991, passed away at age 82 after being hospitalised for multi-organ failure
In a chat with e4m, INS President Rakesh Sharma said changes in audience classification systems carry significant weight for publishers and advertisers, and that he hoped the IRS was conducted soon
In an exclusive interview with exchange4media, Rakesh Sharma, president of the Indian Newspaper Society, deliberates on the provisions of the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023
The Indian Newspaper Society wants the government to hold talks with news media bodies regarding the amendments
M V Shreyams Kumar named vice-president
In a letter to Google India Country Manager Sanjay Gupta, INS President L. Adimoolam noted that credible content from Indian publications has given Google the authenticity it enjoys in India
Newsprint cost has jumped 20 per cent in the past three months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, publishers have reportedly claimed in a representation given to government
In an exclusive interview, Gupta, Director of Jagran Prakashan Limited and President of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS), spells out the agenda before the Group and for INS in the time of COVID-19
They also requested that the government call off collaborations and investments made by the Chinese in Indian media companies
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani also informed that the dues for April will also be cleared if cash flow to the state remained stable
With no advertising from the private sector or economic activity, in the next six-seven months, the industry stares at a possible loss of Rs 12,000 crore - Rs 15,000 crore
The Indian Newspaper Society has sought a strong stimulus package for the industry from the government
The apex body also pointed out that frequent attacks on journalists and media professions, through the abuse of power, is a 'grave threat to the freedom of the Press'
As per media reports, INS and the Association of Radio Operators of India have made repeated requests to the DAVP for settling the dues by various central ministries
Among its demands are a two-year tax holiday, removal of 5% customs duty on newsprint, a 50% increase in DAVP ad rates and a 100% increase in budget spends
Mani was also the former Chief Editor of newspaper Kerala Kaumudi