The Importance of News Paper
The word NEWS means the
information of our four directions North, East, West, and South.
Newspapers are powerful means of communication. They are important medium of
mass communication. They are good source of knowledge and information. They are
found all over the world. Newspapers are published in many languages. Every
morning we eagerly wait for the newspaper to come.
Newspapers cater to the needs of
various sections of society. A newspaper has great influence on society. It
shapes public opinion and influences government policies and decisions. In a
democratic society, they play the role of the guardian of the rights of the
people. They serve as a link between the government and the people. They raise
voice against the cruelties committed on the people. They reflect and mould the
public opinions.
Newspapers have great educative
value. Newspapers give us information about the happenings and developments
taking place in any part of the world. They provide knowledge and information
about things that happened in recent past.
Newspapers publish articles on
various issues. They provide detail report on the issue. They enrich the
knowledge of the people. Newspapers give vital information of all over the
globe and add to our knowledge. Newspapers offer data related to different
events. They also make the public familiar with the comments of expert on
various issues. Such analytical reports and discussions enlighten the people.
Newspapers mirror the public
views. They provide solution to various social and economic problems. It is
through newspapers that politicians come to know about the news and reviews of
others on certain policies of government and political parties. Those
interested in sports can learn about their favorite sports stars. They help the
job seekers in finding jobs of their choice and preference. Newspapers give
report about important business activities. A businessman comes to know about
the moods and trends of market through newspapers. Newspapers provide weather
forecasts. This immensely helps the farmers in deciding about the crops and
their activities.
Moreover, newspapers help in
developing reading habits. There are many people who don’t start their daily
routine unless they go through the newspapers. There are candidates appearing
in the various competitive examinations who regularly read the newspapers to
keep themselves abreast of the current affairs. Newspapers have lots of
materials to people of various tastes and choices. Even the aged and the ladies
read the newspapers everyday as a matter of routine. Newspapers are affordable
mass medium. Even people of low income can afford newspapers.
Thus newspapers play prominent
role in a democracy. It should be free from the intervention of government. It
should be fair in its reporting. Such a role of the newspapers and media is the
crying need of the hour. Without newspapers we cannot know about the major
events of the world. So we should cultivate a habit of reading newspapers.
