Let’s start this article on Importance of Newspaper…
Introduction-
”The newspaper is so much with us now that it has been difficult to imagine a world without it.”
-H.G. Wells
Today newspapers play a very important role in our life. They have become almost as important as food and clothes. Everybody wants to read a newspaper. In cities, morning tea is not relished without a newspaper in hand. The four letters of the word ‘NEWS’ stand for all the four directions- North, East, West, and South. In this way, newspapers bring us news from all sides.
Importance of Newspaper in Various Fields-
- Role of Newspaper in Democracy-
A newspaper is the most powerful organ of democracy. In a democracy, its value is unimaginable. It is a link between the people and the government. Its role in the national and international life of a country is very important. The government and the public both can explain their views through a newspaper. In the words of John Chasma Galsworthy, ” Democracy cannot survive without an honest press.” Being a powerful medium of information, the press is called the fourth pillar of society, the moulder of public opinion.
- Role of newspaper in freedom movement-
During the Indian freedom, movement newspaper played a vital role. Newspaper made Indian public aware of the cruelties of British Empire. Patriotic poems, songs, and articles published in Newspapers with the British government restless. Newspaper name Maratha and others made people enthusiastic to get rid of the British Empire. Through Newspapers Indian people kept themselves informed of all the activities going on in the country. Literature published in various newspapers was a challenge for the government. So much of the Literature was banned by Britishers. It is rightly stated that is the pen is stronger than the sword because it has life-changing impacts on millions of people of a country.
- Importance to a businessman-
Newspapers are very necessary for businessmen. They give the news of rise and fall of prices of the share market and of the rates of commodities in every part of the world. They help in the development of Trade and Commerce.
- Role in education-
The educative value of Newspaper is untold. Articles on all subjects- scientific, literary, political, and economic published in them. There are interesting talks, speeches, short plays and articles in Newspapers. These articles increase our knowledge and broaden our outlook. They are very helpful for various competitive exams. They provide us with recreation, knowledge and information.
- Means of Advertisement-
Newspapers are also important means of advertisement. There are all kinds of advertisements in them. They advertise goods of different kinds and bring the buyer and the seller closer. ‘Situations Vacant columns help the unemployed people in finding out jobs. ‘Matrimonial Columns’ help us in finding life partners. The Newspapers publish market reports, radio programmes, literary articles, cinema reviews, legal notices from courts, test match commentaries, etc.
Some evils of Newspapers-
Newspapers have some events also. In our country, different newspapers favour different political parties for their propaganda. Sometimes they publish false news and spread rumours. Sometimes rich men use them for personal gains. The advertisements are obscene at times. The news of gang rape, dacoity, abortion and are like poison our minds.
Conclusion-
The government should check the publication of vulgar and obscene photos and matter. It is necessary for the government to control the press during war. Newspapers may prove to be of great importance in the development of human culture and civilization. Their future, no doubt is bright. So everyone should make Newspaper as a part of their daily routine in order to stay updated for our day-to-day activities of the country and the world.
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Well defined Article.
Thank you Aman
Nicely written