News Views

The news-paper or the news channels, at least for me have become a dread to read and watch. They just vie to make news. It’s very disgusting to see how hue and cry is made out of nothing.

I really have confusion about what their role in the society is? What are they supposed to propagate?

1.
I saw one leading news channel talking about water pollution in the cities across India. The tests were done by one of the leading water purifier company. And at the end, the host mentioned to use this water purifier for a safer living! How can you guarantee that the water pollution details are not based on vested interests?

2.
They need a small bit of flesh. The moment one finds it, enough stuff is added to make it a Monster and publish to the whole world.

3.
Before even knowing the truth, the matter is exploded in all proportions and maximum possible sizes:
A Car driver who sat on the seat next to the driver seat and drove the car. The news channel for four – five hours in the evening, discussed all possible combinations of it from being a ghost to UFO!
Education minister sends a notice to the Schools that were misusing the licenses and it was floated & bloated that the state is conservative and against the development and blah, blah!

4.
Out of 10-12 pages, 5-6 pages occupy about the wrong doings of wealthy & powerful and the people’s opinion on it.

Very rarely you get to see an article of something positive! Is this what is demanded out of the communication media? Is this news?