N for News Channels

N for News Channels

We are aware by now that there are numerous news channels across the country. The name goes on from A to Z, none spared. There are some channels that cater to specific audience but by themselves they don't have much variety in the kind of news they deliver. So, we have general news channels and business news channels. There is a need for news channels that are beyond these two chapters. There are no news for young citizens. We at least expect them to learn something from TV – for so long we have called it ‘Idiot Box’. I deny, it is not idiot any more.

Now-a-days news channels are experimenting by adding half an hour to one hour on topics of their choice. May be, this gives them preparatory time for the rest of the day. News channels have come a long way. Just 10 years back there used to be just one ‘not-so-entertaining’ news channel. Now, all the channels are equally entertaining and as they say professional. The color combinations, the software and the speed with which they show the news are absorbing. There is something synchronous in their operations like an orchestra that goes on to making news being presented so successfully.

This is very unusual for a country like India. News channels have also changed the way we look at the world. We are no different from other foreign news channels. Only one thing seems to be missing is that there are not enough in-depth documentaries on main issues. Only special issues like ‘What happens to the elephant in South India’ etc are shown in the news channel. We need to change this. The documentaries must be inclined towards main issues. We are sparing very little time for them. News are mirrors of the society. They are good, as well as ugly at times. Amongst all these things, however, they have to be applauded for the wonderful service they are doing.