I agree with most of the comments made regarding the larger acceptability of blogs. Even though it enjoys advantages compared to a newspaper in terms of content and pricing, there will have to be a significant computer penetration at a cheaper price than it is today. Along with this, the issue of spectrum availability and connectivity. This may not be an issue in big towns and suburbs, but it is definitely a major road block as when moves away from the metroes.

Deepak has missed the historical development of newspapers in India. About thirty years ago, newspapers reading was a pasttime with the elite. Circulation of newspapers had not percolated to the masses. With the spectacular rise of the vernacular press, the English Press and and the magazines also tasted the fruits of success. Similarly, the blogs are in initial stages in the country. But the time is not far away when the blogsphere will outsmart the print media.

Apart from Nandini both Deepak and Anil had also some valid points. We must remember the era of television boom. But still the newspaper and radio have their own market. Similarly blog take some time to be a part of our life. I am quit optimistic regarding computer penetration. For the last five years the Internet user’s graph have been growing and we must recognize the suburbs and small town’s role in this growth.