Media's Masters....

At the back of my mind, since a very long time, I have had certain doubts about how the news travels around in the nation. Who actually pulls the strings and controls the media in our nation. Its been nearly 6-8 odd months (it pains me that it has taken me so much time to present such an important topic but I guess it happens for a reason!) of researching, thinking, going through blogs, opinions and journals etc; now I feel I can put forth my opinions about an untamed power's masters, the power which was once an abode of righteousness, which once proved that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword, but has now become the most powerful monster of pseudo-secularism : Media.

Missing Dagger, Twisted Intent....

Ever since I got hold of Shivaji Maharaj's photo tearing the guts of Afzal Khan (posted under the caption 'Eliminating Terrorism' on my blog) I have been planning to post on the subject. The beauty of the search for that photo was that it led me to a very interesting website. At first sight, it amazed me that this website carried the said photo but then upon closer look it spoke of the same ignorance and fanatic hatred with which we are well acquainted of from our 'dear' north western neighbours.

"Secular India : Anti-Muslim Shivaji statue to guard Bombay shores" this was the title of the article which I am referring to. We used to have those spot the difference games in our childhood. Friends, please spot the difference in the following images :

Hapless Sheep or Bold Tigers?

Being back home has its own merits. One of the few demerits includes tolerating those family dramas on TV while having lunch/dinner - be it Hindi or Marathi. For a change though I am glad I was in front of the TV watching these serials today as the Marathi serial 'Lajja' gave me a topic for the blog. It is indeed difficult what is required of us in today's times but none the less, fighting against injustice has an immense satisfaction hidden deep within if the individual decides to persevere till then. Take this following example of 'Lajja' and the disappointment in its portrayal.

The Mind Virus....

I read a letter recently by Dr. Robert Anthony which spoke about The Mind Virus -- The Negative influence of the media. He goes on to explain his solution to the issue or ways to prevent being infected by the mind virus. I found a few take aways but also found some part which I believe is a negative approach which is a contradiction in itself to what the author states. The letter is as follows --

False and Falls....

To,
The Concerned "False Reporting" Media,
India
      
              I am a citizen of this nation. I love my country and hence I want to see it as a super power and help it get there. I have read 2 contrasting news reports. One which says that Maoists chopped off limbs of the injured CRPF men while the other says that Maoists did not mutilate their bodies. Two contrasting reports over the same news, can you explain why this is happening?
              Being so far away we don't know what exactly happens in such situations. We trust you to tell us what is happening in the country. I am sure that not only evil many good things also take place. Don't you care whether this country grows or not? Is it only about good reviews, high viewer or reader base and nothing about the nation? Why don't we get the absolute truth in whichever news article we read or listen or hear about? Why is it that some part of the media feeds the citizens incorrect news? If one report quotes the CRPF as denying mutilation why does the other be opposite to that? It is not important to me as which paper/channel is right. The question is- whoever is wrong why are you doing it? Is it to fuel an already burning fire or is it to continue breeding of ignorance?