Media and Politics

Media has come to play a pervasive role and even an invasive role in the life of people.So long as they adopt high standards of professionalism,they constitute a pillar of modern societies.

But more and more,there seems to be a new culture of sensationalism gripping the media world.More than real ,verifiable news reporting,there seems to be greater emphasis on story telling type of news.Many articles being published are just collection of what has been herad or read elsewhere.

How often are the media people going on the ground to investigate and then report?

Even when they do report, do they give both sides of the story?

Then, Editors who wield so much power in deciding what to publish and not to publish,are they exercising the high standards of professionalism expected of them?

Take for example everything,almost,being written about politics and politicians....the picture being painted is all the politicians are crooks,wallowing in corruption and all kinds of wrong-doings?Is that really so ?

What is the share of responsibility responsibility of the media as the custodians of public conscience in this rot?

It's always comfortable to criticise and paint the picture all black bu people who live in glass house should think twice before they throw stones.

All this boils down to Professionalism and High Ethical Standards ?Do they exist and are they being adhered to?