LESSONS FROM THE GOAN MEDIA -- HOW TO USE JOURNALISM AS A WHORE AND THE PEN AS A VIBRATOR

Baina is out of business. But newspapers have taken over the trade. And the season’s begun, yet again. It’s election time. And it isn't courtesans we are talking about. Newspapers don’t have a courtesan’s patience. These guys are the sort, who open the door with a condom in hand and reach out for your zipper rightaway. Make the most of the season. Elections don't happen every month.

The fishy ads reappear. The Navhind Times has kicked the season open with this ad which appeared on page 1. It is pretty obvious that this is a BJP funded ad, cause surely Francisco Sardinha wouldn't pay for a hair-dyed pic of Wilfred Mesquita in a newspaper. Of course, we didn't miss the puny 'advt' down at the bottom, although we must admit that we almost took this bit for an article for a minute or so before we got to the four letters at the bottom right corner in that puny font. And of course we are reminded of Executive editor The Gomantak Times Derek Almeida's words on Goajourno, 'the world is changing'.
Guess it is, cause the fonts are sure shrinking by the day.
And if you are convinced that this is an unethical practice, bombard these guys with phone calls and speak your mind to them. You could also call them and to listen to their side of the story if you wish to... here are some numbers on which you could get the guys who are responsible for this...
Arun Sinha -- Editor, The Navhind Times -- 0832-6651120 and 0832-6651123 (direct line)
The Navhind Times news desk -- 0832-6651119 (Ask for Assistant Editor Arun Srivastva)
Vijay Kalangutkar (Advertising manager) -- 0832 2224033