r does it? Crime definitely appears to push up the ratings of a television channel - going by the proliferation of crime-based shows like Sansani, Jurm, Vardat, Masoom, Dewangi or Giraftaar. So why has NDTV suddenly taken off its crime shows Dial 100 and FIR?

The channel has decided to swim against the tide and is replacing its crime shows with investigative and topical features. The new programmes will focus on campaigns such as the Jessica Lal one or the plight of the Vidharba farmers. The channel wants to focus on investigative journalism.... more