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Articles by Pratham Ahlawat
A Blanket Condemnation Of Media Houses Will Only Worsen Problems In Our Democracy
Today, I am going to write an article that will shatter the lights of hope, justice and faith among every reader. This is not about my own story; it is about every individual who believes in equality, freedom of speech and being patriotic to their country. The “media” being the strongest pillar of democracy plays a vital role in providing accurate and trustworthy news, bringing awareness and educating people about the current affairs.
Is ‘Entertainment’ The Only ‘Mantra’ Of Indian Media?
Media, also called as the fourth estate has a legacy of freedom struggle and has always been the face of social change. It’s not that media’s functioning has never been questioned in the past. But criticism against it is getting fierce now owing to its ‘Breaking News’ culture, yellow journalism, the sensationalization of news, irresponsible and biased reporting and an alleged binary outlook towards the government. People argue that this kind of journalism is weakening our democracy.
Fake News: 10 Ways You Can Distinguish It From The Real Thing
2016 was the year of fake news. From the President of the United States to the Indian Prime Minister, nobody could escape its clutches. The reach of fake news and just how much it can impact readers, and its consequent outcomes, came into sharp focus during the 2016 US presidential elections, when fake news stories about the elections drew more engagement on social media than those reported by major news outlets.
INDIAN MEDIA AND ITS DETERIORATING SITUATIONS
“The media has enormous power. The media is undergoing huge changes now. It seemed like it’s time to step back and look at how the media shapes our lives and our perceptions of reality.“ — Thomas Hunt Morgan. Real Facet or Role of Media: A democracy without the media is like a vehicle without wheels. Considered the 4th pillar of democracy, the media contributes a lot to the three core processes: transparency, publicity and accountability, which strengthen the democracy.
Renowned Urdu Poet And Lyricist Rahat Indori Passes Away At 70
Rahat Indori, a celebrated Urdu poet and lyricist, passed away on Tuesday, 11th August 2020 after suffering two cardiac arrests. He was admitted to the hospital last Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19. Rahat Indori Saheb. Image source: Wikimedia Commons The 70-year-old lyricist had multiple health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney problem. His last tweet on Tuesday morning confirmed that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
Excluding Children From Decision Making Process Has Detrimental Effects On Their Growth, Here’s How!
By Sukanya Sarkar: “Can you hear me? My rights are being ignored”. Yes, exactly! This is what the children of our society are constantly saying to our Political Parties. The political parties, with a group of adult members, are trying their level best to formulate policies that are always being criticized no matter what. But what the political parties fail to understand is that to create a harmonious democracy, one needs the opinion of the present stakeholders i.e. the children of the society.
We All Are Different And Yet The Same
Every person has their own identity and beauty. Everyone being different is what is really beautiful. If we were all the same, it would be boring. Humans are like donuts, we look different but all are same I guess all of us will agree with this statement. But there are a few feelings which all of us have at some point in time in our lives that are common to all of us. It may be fear, greed, jealousy, anger etc.
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