India, country of billion populations has freedom of speech. As soon
as an educated Indian gets up in the morning, first thing he/she reads
newspaper or follows TV news channels to keep oneself updated before leaving
for work. Thus News channels form an integral part in shaping the countrymen’s
mind. Let’s try to understand how TV News
channels are in India.
Top 100 breakfast news headlines
Out of 100 news headlines, only a few will be deal with utmost
important topics such politics, sports, business and the world while the rest
will be about murders, stealing and killing. At the beginning of the day, News
channels will focus on videos and pictures of the unimaginable terror stories. This
spoils the mood early in the morning. I understand that killing headlines are
important but repetitive telecast of the same incident brings fear and panic in
the minds of the local public. Such news makes them think- “Where India is
heading in future”.
Funny Incidents
coverage
Many a times, the TV channels represent some silly topics for higher
TRP’s. If a Minister is slapped by a public then it will be first disclosed as
Exclusive news or Breaking news. Then Slap scene will be shown in slow motion
where one slap will be showed as 10 slaps on the face by repeating it several
times. A complete 360 degrees of the
surrounding exposure will be shown. A group discussion might start as “why that
person slapped a minister? Similar situation happens if somebody throws shoes on
a Minister or tie shoes of a minister or why police wore goggles while
receiving VIPs? These topics are of less important to the public. These are
just gossip topics to keep the viewers’ engaged.
Group Discussions:
Experienced panels on various topics are invited on to the News
Channels to discuss on major issues related to public such as tax policy, women
empowerment, sports, law amendment or any other events. These discussions bring
up new thoughts, solutions and conclusions. But in India, this really happens
but many a time, we also get to see the reverse. The host will not only act as a
mediator but most of the time, he/she will continue speak without giving chance
to the experienced panel. This is the selling agenda of some TV channel. Let me
tell you, a lot of public enjoys that as well. So TV channel takes the benefit
of it but the real cause suffers.
Sport News
Recently the whole world was focusing on the Olympics but Indian
channels were focusing on Shobhaa De’s twitter comment. Shobhaa tweeted as : “Goal of Team India at
the Olympics: Rio jao [Go to Rio]. Selfies lo [Take selfies]. Khaali haat wapas
aao [Return empty-handed]. What a waste of money and opportunity. In twitter,
followers and viewers exist to share their opinion but make it headline is
really a stupid idea. Similarly dating of a cricketer and film star will be in
the frontline. I understand people love creating buzz but too much is not
tolerated. News Channels should focus on improving the mentality of public too
instead of making this type of news as headlines.
In Olympics, India got only 2
medals. Journalists instead of focusing on Shobha De, probably would have
focused on the facilities and training given to the Indian athletes. After
winning a medal, News Channels start showing their house, their struggle, what
they eat and how they live, basically a dedicated full a half hour show. If a
match is lost, complete negative information will be broadcasted.
Rapes and Murder News
Earlier rapes incidents were not covered much by the News channels.
Over the period of last 5 years, incidents are covered and reported rigorously.
However I have personally seen many Indian girls stayed in hostels and paying
guest to study and work. It’s not that worst condition in India, the way News
channel portrays. I don’t know if the
incidents have increased or rapes coverage is more these days.
Sometimes journalists ask really strange questions to the family
members like “How did it happen?” “What were you doing” and ask them to share
their experiences especially when family is going through a tough time. Many a
times, it takes a political turn as well. Politician reaches to the victim
place to gain space in the News channel and I am unsure if politicians really
care about the event.
News Channel should concentrate on how to bring change in the
society. They are the powerful tool which can be used to bring upliftment of
the society.
Masala News
Indian curry is famous all
over world so as Indian masala news. These news are quite interesting to watch
and relaxing. These relates to incidents like someone kissed weirdly or some
film stars was seen in airport and what they wore , who designed it, how it
looked, who else was accompany the film star with photos from all possible
angles. Film star marriage or any politician function will be a show for half
an hour in News channel. If any film
star has gain or lose weight will be the news topic. Twitter or facebook posts
will be discussed. Topic such as How Music Loving Ape released its first music
video, dolphin snatches ipad, wines exclusively created for Dogs, Monkey got
another chance for clicking selfie, politician didn’t respond to a journalist,
some film star praised or blamed other film-stars or politicians. These all becomes headlines. I don’t know if
these are supposed to be called as News or just time Pass information.
Progress vs Reality News
Most of the Indian are working hard in and outside India to build a dynamic
and influential country. In India, everyday something new is discovered or
invented. However the coverage for these events is really low. A country of talented people is infected to
show absurd news instead on focusing on the real progress.
If one law is passed in parliament, critics’
views are shown more rather than the benefit of the law. How did other
political parties reacted or passed comments are frequently broadcasted such as
news on Dalit beating or cow slaughter. Frequently displays of this kind of sensitive
news create panic in the society and leads to protest and then firing and
killing. Instead the focus should be on how to change the mind set and bring
positive change in the society. Sometimes it is difficult to believe the
reality. If a portion of people are protesting, the photos or video shooting
makes it looks like that there is huge gathering and people are protesting
which may not be the case in reality.
As a country of youth, it’s
time to think and believe and not just see and believe. Let’s work hard to make
India from developing to developed country. News channel should cooperate to showcase
the best of India. Building a good image will be the path of our development.
Jai Hind Jai Bharat.
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