CNN-IBN tenders apology for "live" antics; contrition is good, but is that all?

dec 1st, 2011 CE

i suppose it is like chidambaram thundering: "the next time there's a terrorist attack on india by pakistan, i'll.... i'll.... i'll hold my breath until i am blue in the face". 

no, to prevent a repeat of this sort of stuff, they should be given an exemplary punishment. like the judge slapped a rs. 20 crore fine on some tv channel (admittedly that is excessive, but they will think twice next time they want to do some hanky-panky).

if the email is genuine, they have officially admitted they are guilty.

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From: sri venkat
Date: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Subject: CNN-IBN tenders apology
To:

fyi

On 25 November 2011 19:19, Vinay Joshi <> wrote:

Here is mail,which I received from CNN-IBN's legal head.

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From: Kshipra Jatana <kshipra.jatana@network18online.com>
Date: 25 November 2011 12:37
Subject: RE: Complaint regarding content
To: Vinay Joshi <murdikar@gmail.com>, complaint <complaint@network18online.com>

Dear Mr. Joshi,

 

Thank you for your email to us.

 

Face The Nation, is a late night--10pm--show. Often our esteemed panelists cannot come to our studio or OB location at that time as they are in remote locations or unavailable at 10pm at night. We thus record small interviews with them, after taking their consent that this will be played in the Face The Nation debate. This was done with Sri Sriji as he was in Mirzapur, UP, and not able to come to our studio at 10pm.

 

We should have made it clear to our viewers that it was a recorded interview and not a Live interview. We accept our mistake and have given an unqualified and unconditional apology for the error on our channel. We have even called on Sri Sriji in Bangalore and tendered our apologies to him. He has forgiven us and said for him the matter is closed.

 

There was absolutely no intention on our part to disrespect a universally beloved and esteemed spiritual leader like Sri Sri Ravishankar.

 

At CNNIBN we remain committed to fair and impartial journalism and do not intend any disrespect towards any religion or community. If we unwittingly did so we are deeply apologetic.

 

 

Thank you for your interest in CNN IBN

 

 

Regards,

 

Kshipra Jatana | EVP & Head Legal

TV18 Broadcast Limited

 

 

 

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From: Vinay Joshi [mailto:murdikar@gmail.com]
Sent: 23 November 2011 20:25
To: complaint
Subject: Complaint regarding content

 

Dear Ms. Kshipra Jatana,

EVP & Head Legal

TV18 Broadcast Limited

 

Hello,

   

    CNN-IBN has broacasted programme titled "Face the Nation" on November 9, 2011,the topic of the discussion was, "Should spiritual leaders participate in anti-corruption campaign?" Sagarika Ghosh was an anchor conducting the episode. A prerecorded interview of Sri Sri RaviShankar, the spiritual head of Art of Living, was passed on as a live one.The manner in which the various quotes of Sri Sri Ravishankar were used clearly showed that there was a malicious attempt to demonise Sri Sri. Ravishankar.

      IBN shamelessly fabricated,manipulated,amended and twisted the pre-recorded interview of Shri Shri Ravishankar and presented it to audience as LIVE debate with Shri Shri Ravishankar.On September 16.2011 News Broadcasting Standards Authority's Annie Joseph with her signature on it, had issued advisory to all it's members regarding use of cation "LIVE".But within very short time span Sagarika Ghosh efficiently sidelined the advisory.

     It clearly proves that CNN-IBN staff neither respects such a advisory nor it has any value for NBA advisory.Also manner with which Sagarika Ghosh conducted the episode proves that she clearly knew that Shri Shri Ravishankar is not live,also she was aware about fabrication made with interview,but she had intention to demonize Ravishankar.

      With this letter,I am requesting you to take stern action against Anchor Sagarika Ghosh and editor of the channel alongwith each and every person responsible for this cheating.If you fails to do so,I have to explore other possible ways to punish respective persons,who cheated audience and Shri Shri Ravishankar. 

 

 

 

        regards,

 

    Vinay Joshi

 

 

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