Newspapers again

I have made a new resolution so as to continue reading newspapers. They are a wonderful piece of man's creation I must tell you the advantage of reading a newspaper before I tell you something else.
The list goes something like this
It foremostly improves your English language
Before that, it makes you aware what is happening across the world.
It makes you a better reader
It talks to you about business in and outside India.
It depicts what is moral and what is immoral and how people react under such circumstances.

All you need to know is your language and way it goes like swimming in one of the clearest water. I have tried to read many times the newspaper from top to bottom, but failed. The reason being something doesn't interest you and this is where you must at times place your focus. But I don't know for what reason we don't even skim those news. It is just not you and you don't read such news. It just doesn't feel right. Newspaper is not for grammarians it is for people who want to know what is happening throughout the world.

Read your newspaper daily, if you can do from head to toe nothing like it. My personal opinion is that you must try and read somethings which are even at times embarassing to you as a reader. This requires a brave heart. Even though others might not appreciate it, they would say what kind of news are you reading. Still the answer remains yes. They may just not have a taste for such news. However, continue reading.

Adieu!

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.