Mr. Milind Ballal
Editor - ThaneVaibhav

1. Tell us something about yourself?
A. Thanevaibhav was started on 25 August 1975, by late Narendra Ballal. I am associated as Ex. Editor from 19983 to 1995. Since then I am the editor of this newspaper I have been concentrating on local news & events, Making it a Platform for socio cultural activities, sports activities, Advocating public participation in civic work .

2. What all steps are you taking to give better quality to your profession ?
A.We cater to the needs of local citizens; we also write editorials of issues, which are of local importance, which are mainly neglected by the regional press. We avoid the one sided criticism giving due weight age to other sides by publishing columns and also cater to the needs of the cross-section of the society, color printing etc .

3. You have started a new channel Thane Vaibhav tell is something about it?
A. Infact we had pioneered cable news way back in 95. But due to the death of Mr. Narendra Yashwant. Ballal, we had to contact Thane Vaibhav. Apart from covering the news we also cover features on youth, women, poverty, industrialist, Thane cosmopolitan. We have English news, everyday- Interactive In camera where citizen can voice in front of the camera.

4. What steps do you take to cover the news on the spot?
A. The steps taken by use are: We send the reporter along with our photographer, and our cameraman, they then contact the concerned authority for official versions, talk to eyewitnesses, describe the overall scenario, and try to give realistic pictures

5. What is your future plans ?
A. To add pages to Thane Vaibhav including color pages, Try to reach our readers, create an identify of local newspaper and to improve the administration.

6. How can a normal person contribute to Thane Vaibhav?
A. We have letter columns, also appreciate articles on current topic Local newspapers act as catalyst between Government machinery& Public. They are (paper or media) then accessible & focused on local issue hence the action is expected.
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As told to Thaneweb.com