Journalism

Selling truth or fake?

Today’s journalism is a mere far cry, from what it used to be earlier. Journalism is often called as “The Fourth Pillar of Democracy” and a noble profession, but in my view it has now become a business. And that’s the reason I quoted with the word ‘Selling’ in my write up’s heading. As far as TV Journalism is concerned, the journalistic way of presentation has changed dramatically over the years. From loud debates with no proper motives to depicting of news, all have been dramatized. So the question arises, is television journalism selling truth or fake news to the viewers?

It seems that religious riots, opposition parties and nonsensical topics are a major concern for TV journalism nowadays. The news channels are unquestionably a watchdog, but there is a twist in the tale. It is a watchdog of not the society, but a watchdog working for and under some political influence. Honestly speaking, I do not find any channel depicting the truth and revealing the fake. All without exception plays a blame game on one or the other. Moreover, presenting news in such a way, that it enters the mind of people making them passive on the ideologies portrayed is a practice of unethical journalism. The magic bullet or hypodermic needle theory is exactly the same theory which journalism follows nowadays making a group of audience aggressive and violent in every part of the country. But what’s the fault of this journalism, when the viewers themselves want fanatic news? Hence, they are selling sometimes truth and sometimes false.

I guess the need of the hour is to change the mindsets of each and every individual which can only be done by a “noble profession”. I repeat a “noble profession”.

That’s my personal views.

P.S. – I am liberal and not any political party supporter. I believe truth should prevail, rest all should vanish.

Signing off here!

Your feedback is always welcome.

Travel

Travel to Explore!

India is the most fascinating place to explore. Be it the rich culture or the mesmerizing heritages, India is no far from other countries in the glory. As travelling needs no fixed occasion for a travel lover, you could traverse around the country with even minimal money in your pocket to these beautiful and eye-grabbing places. 

Check out these 5 picturesque places in India you can plan a trip to even on a shoestring budget:

1. Goa – The first place on our list is of Goa, a place with fun-filled crazy nights and beautiful beaches to sun bask or to click pictures. Once in a while, every person dream of visiting here in his/her life. The pocket rooms or hotels are all at a cheap price, which is an advantage for the interested. 

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2. Udaipur, Rajasthan – The city of Lakes, Udaipur is also one must visit place on our list. The ‘crown jewel’ of the state, Rajasthan, is definitely a precious jewel in terms of mesmerizing natural beauty, temples and beautiful architectures in addition to cheap rates of hotels and luxurious rooms. 

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3.  Kasol, Himachal Pradesh – Kasol, a small village in Himachal situated along with the banks     of the river Parvati, is a centre for attraction for the tourists, especially trekker lovers. The beauty     of the nature is extremely captivating and soul soothing. 

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4. Varanasi – A place of beauty and purity, Varanasi is the hub for Ghats and holy temples. Culture and tradition of India flow in the very roots of the city, which is a major reason for the attraction of the tourists. Besides, mouth-watering street foods at low rates lure the visitors and tourists.  



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5. Rishikesh, Uttrakhand – The convergence of Ganges and Chandrabhaga rivers increases the beauty of Rishikesh which is situated on the foothills of Himalayas. The holy and sacred temples, Aashrams, luxurious hotels and cafes widen the beauty and comfy look of the place. The place best suits trekking and rafting lovers. 



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Now, these are one of the most beautiful budget-friendly places in India to visit. So, what to wait for? Plan a trip to these exciting places and explore!




Enjoy and be safe!!!!!

Sports

Bihar has no space for Sports!

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With the rapid increase of development in Bihar like coming up of big malls and flyovers, we are hardly able to find any proper sports ground or stadium to raise a platform for our players into national or international level.

Patna’s playgrounds like Moinul Haq Stadium or Patliputra Sports Complex are all in pitiable condition with garbage dumped along the side and with no proper sanitation or drinking facilities.

Although, Bihar is known for its education, it lacks in providing a fair chance to the players from all over the state. Moreover, the schools and colleges of Bihar mainly focuses on education and sports are not given much priority. And due to this, Bihar lags behind in sports field when compared to other states. How many famous players have we seen in International level from Bihar representing India in any sports? Obviously, the answer is ‘Zero’. For representing the country, one has to leave Bihar and go to another state for the building of their career in sports.

Being a sports person, I know this pain very well of not getting chance and proper infrastructure to enhance my talent. In Bihar, we cannot dream of choosing our career in sports as we know that it will leave us nowhere. And that’s the reason behind every parent’s hesitation in not permitting us to opt for sports as our career.

Once, I went for the sports trials of the State level selection in athletics, and I was shocked to see the corruption in the sports matter too. The sports authorities had to select two to three players from Patna Zone but they selected only one and the rest of the money that would have been spent on the other players were ‘saved’ by them for their own benefits. This system leads in destroying the dreams and aspirations of many. Moreover, Government has become a mute spectator on this matter as administrators are hardly concerned about sports or giving basic amenities as a motivation to the youths. Beautiful parks have been made for fitness lovers, but what about the sports lovers as they need a bigger space.

Unfortunately, Bihar in real terms, believes in an old famous Hindi saying, – “Padhoge Likhoge Toh Banoge Nawaab, Kheloge Khoodoge Toh Hoge Kharaab”, (If you study, you shall become a respected individual, if you play you shall amount to nothing).

Hence, everyone including the Government, official authorities, schools, colleges or even parents should understand the value of sports and its career and therefore, should help and motivate youngsters to achieve their goals. On the other hand, the Government should include sports in its agenda for inclusive growth of Bihar. 

These are my personal thoughts on sports in Bihar. What's yours? Do comment below. 

Signing off here!