• Media plays a major role in covering terrorist activities.
• Media coverage highlighted the use of new media and internet
social networking sites including twitter, Flicker in spreading information about attacks. • In India's media, particularly television, sensationalism has become a byword. Barkha Dutt, India's recognised journalist, faced criticism for her obsessive reporting during the 26/11 terrorist assault in Mumbai. • The Mumbai incident was one of the best examples, which proved there is a great need for responsible media.