The Value of Newspapers
Newspapers are an important part of our society. They give us news, views, and analysis of all that is happening around the country and the world. With the spread of education, the popularity of newspapers has increased leaps and bounds. Newspapers are a powerful means of forming public opinion. They comment on various policies of the government. They also suggest alternative solutions to various problems that face society. Conversely, they also act as a mediator between the government and the people. The government communicates its policies, plans, and programs through the newspapers. People in turn utilize the pages of the newspapers to express their pleasure, grievance, or dissatisfaction about government and its actions. Newspapers are thus an effective watchdog of society. Advertisements form an essential part of the newspapers. It is through them that people look for suitable jobs and persons to fill in vacancies, Many companies advertise their products and services in the newspapers. This helps in the sale of their products and services, Newspapers however have a major disadvantage. They can easily become the propaganda tool of political parties. These parties use newspapers to spread wrong information and misguide people. They distort the news and information. This stirs up class hatred and communal violence. Indecent pictures and deceitful advertisements corrupt the youth and unenlightened people of the society. Despite the disadvantages, the need for newspapers cannot be denied in our daily lives.
