Research Scholar, School of Communication Studies (SCS), Panjab University, Chandigarh
Online published on 19 August, 2014.
Crime stories generate a significant amount of curiosity among readers. Such has been the impression of crime stories that these have inspired television serials in India on popular channels. The local editions of newspapers leave an impression on the minds of readers and crime stories that appear in local editions are an obvious element that creates curiosity. Usually these crime stories relate to some appalling development in the city cause curiosity among readers who are residents of that area.
A comparison of crime stories in both newspapers and their local editions was done in this study. This analysis comprised identification and statistical representation of the number of crime related stories and spots carried in local editions of these newspapers. Do newspapers go over-board give enough significance to crime stories? The study aims to evaluate the crime coverage in local editions and compare the frequency in a week's time.
The study aimed to evaluate the coverage of crime related stories in local editions of two leading English newspapers. A comparison of crime stories in both newspapers and their local editions was done in this study. This analysis comprised identification and statistical representation of the number of crime related stories and spots carried in local editions of these newspapers. Suitable suggestions and recommendations were given in the study.
Crime Stories, Indian Newspapers, Media Industry, English newspapers, Crime reporting
