A panel of experts from the media and legal fraternity on Saturday expressed optimism about the future of journalism and freedom of expression while acknowledging the severe challenges being faced in India and other parts of the world.
Addressing a panel discussion, organised by Surana & Surana International Attorneys and Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) here on ‘The Future of Expression’, Sashi Kumar, chairman, ACJ and Media Research Foundation, said that although one cannot have the benefit of hindsight now, the situation looks positive overall.
He said the media is more democratic than it was earlier because of technological advancements. It is no longer an ivory tower from where some decided what the public should see. He predicted that the media will have to provide more emphasis on providing context and perspective, going forward.
