ٰThe power of social media tool “Twitter” has once again become obvious in the recent events in Mumbai:
In many cases, Twitter updated developments faster than many TV
networks or newspaper websites. The site’s contributors also questioned
the veracity of some news reports, pointing out contradictions and
errors. When Indian reporters announced that the siege at the Taj hotel
was over, for example, Twitter contended that gunfights were
continuing. “Locals say gunfire still happening at TAJ,” said one feed,
hours after fighting was said to have finished. “Twitter comes of age -
Mumbai coverage way ahead of traditional media,” added another
contributor.
