A Practical Handbook on Right to Information

This book is a simple guide on how to use The Right to Information Act. Written in simplified form, the book also carries details about the Information Commission, State Information Commissions and some examples of the use of RTI. This book is enriched with several decisions which have been made by the Information Commission since it came into inception in October 2005. It is a handy reference guide for anyone who wants to use RTI.

Price: Rs.250/-

Media and Public Interest in South Asia: Some priority areas

This publication explores to what extent did media operate in ‘public interest in South Asia’. The priority areas described in the book are globalization, migration, education and energy. This book is the outcome of the Annual South Asia Media Summit, which was held in 2005, in Goa.

Complementary for Accredited Media Practitioners

Practical Guide for Journalists

This book is written in Hindi. The primary aim of the book is to inculcate in journalists and media managers a basic overview of issues relating to investigative journalism and freedom of the press. This book also contains guidelines and process for investigating infringements of press freedom and important tips for writing a report on the investigation

Complementary for Accredited Media Practitioners

A Practical Guide on Right to Information

This book is written in Hindi. It is a simple guide on how to use the Right to Information Act. Written in simplified form, the book also carries details about the Information Commission, State Information Commissions and some examples of the use of RTI. This book is enriched with several decisions which have been made by the Information Commission since it came into inception in October 2005. It is a handy reference guide for anyone who wants to use RTI.

Price: Rs.250/-

Media and Law: A Reporter’s Handbook

The revised edition of this book will be published shortly. The book provides a pointer to basic definitions and ingredients in law that people in the media and civil society may like to be aware of. The aim behind this exercise is to fill a lacuna for a handy reference guide to legal provisions relating to media. Defamation, contempt of court, copyright, privilege and privacy--- Legal concepts that journalists needs to understand. The concise carry-around handbook covers these and other issues for not just media people, but anyone who comes in contact with the legal system. Also includes an Indian legal system FAQ and glossary of common legal terms.