Social:Page 3 culture
Page 3 culture is the name given to tabloid culture in India covering India's partying, high society or upper class, and metropolitan culture, specifically Mumbai 's, Delhi's and Bangalore's, which are all a feature of page three tabloid newspapers.[1][2][3]
Description
The term originates from India's colourful daily newspaper supplements appearing usually on the third page that document parties. Page 3 features colour photo spreads of celebrities and the nouveau riche at parties. Those featured on page 3 often include fashion designers, socialites, models, remix music divas and the glamorous and rich.[3][4]
Page 3 has become a phenomenon which arose from sensationalism.
In popular culture
The "Page 3" culture has been the theme of a Hindi film by Madhur Bhandarkar, Page 3 (2005), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film amongst other awards.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bollywood director eyes 'tabloid' culture BBC News, 30 July 2004.
- ↑ "Page 3 is socially relevant". The Times of India (India). 5 August 2008. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/Page-3-is-socially-relevant/articleshow/3328650.cms.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Striking a new balance on Page 3". The Indian Express (India). 11 February 2005. http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/64418/.
- ↑ "Page 3 culture. Why not?". The Hindu (India). 30 June 2005. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/06/30/stories/2005063001250100.htm.
External links
- "Tabloidization of the Media: The Page Three Syndrome". Press Council of India. http://presscouncil.nic.in/speechpdf/speech2.htm.
- "Page 3 culture stems from half-naked women". MiD DAY. http://www.mid-day.com/whatson/2011/mar/080311-The-Guide-Delhi-commodification-social-activist-women-is-sad.htm.
- thehindubusinessline.com
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