The MSM however has retained its monopoly in influencing and shaping opinions, the real source of its power and privilege. It may or may not influence electoral performance but it definitely affects public mood. Bloggers have challenged this intellectual hegemony by relentlessly questioning, probing, and critiquing journalists and columnists.
In Hum Blogistani Essay Series’ second offering, Confused wonders why the mainstream media in India continues to feel threatened by bloggers even though we number only in the thousands (much less in the political blogosphere) [hat tip: TGFI].
The Hum Blogistani Essay Series is a precursor to the Indibloggies Awards that honors the best of the Indian blogs. The first essay in the series by Bee and Jai featured the niche but immensely popular field of food blogging in the desi blogosphere.
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