The unbridled ventilating and sickening catch phrases on television news channels and print media, is really a matter of concern. I had referred to this earlier too in this forum. Decades ago we had Ms. Amita Malik reviewing television in print media. These days print media carry commentaries only on the soaps. I suspect there are vested interests in many television news channels. Of course a few have a say both on air and in print affording cross promotion!
As one of the pillars of democracy, most sections of our media are irresponsible and throw probity to winds to catch eye balls/readership and improve bottom lines all around. Is rampant competition also playing spoilsport?
Till today I am unaware who this ‘our sources’ or in many instances what is/are the interests of ‘our sources’ in leaking ‘info’ to the media. Simply, are the ‘our sources’ being paid to leak news. If so, is it par for the course?
Reporters should only report events. Tickers should only display events. Interpretations should be left to the public and analysts. News editors should not consider themselves any better in interpreting events, than the person next door. Else the public will be swayed by wrong interpretations. And when it is the turn of spokespersons and ‘experts’ to interpret and comment they are invariably drawn into discussing personalities and the subject is given the skip. What a tragedy in a vibrant democracy!!!
The motto “Service before Self” for the success of a democracy is observed by the pillars of Indian democracy , including the media, only in its violation by placing self before service.
Come on Indian media show some maturity and class, and not crass, in reporting.
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