The words ‘bias’ and “paid news” are inseparable from the Indian media. Even a child can understand who is batting for whom.
It’s mainly because most of our media is dominated by corporates and political parties–for their advantage. I am not going to write about it, please do your research to find who owns your news company; you’ll find the motives of their story!
Remember, the media was not always wrong, their role in independence struggles was commendable. But post-independence, we diversified our media tools; there was hardly one newspaper per town earlier, but now we have thousands. Everyone of us wants to see the news in the way we like it. We abandoned genuine journals; made loyal journalist become poor and jobless. So they became loyal to the corporates and politicians who pay them.
After all, the public is interested only in the “sensational / breaking news,” right? There’s no wonder these news media making it as a business for their profit.
CAN WE FIX THE ISSUE?
No…, I say "No..not-at all", It's virtually impossible to curb the “bias” in the media because there's no such thing as "non-bias." When you believe a media source as “unbiased,” it is only because it mirrors your views; all the other sources will look “biased” from your perspective. It’s human nature; hardly you can do anything about it.
But, what we can do is: Urge the media to behave more socially responsible. Let’s raise our concern when they write/telecast some crap - just to make it “sensational.” Instead of just believing their words and getting emotional, please do a minute of your research to find the truth. Never hesitate to let them down when they telecast something only for their #TRP.
In the end, as rational citizens, we are responsible for searching out the truth and thinking for ourselves, just as we are responsible for voting. It’s our job, not the media’s, to grasp and react to the content of the news. #biasedmedia #fakenews #Corruptmedia #press
6 Comments to "Why Indian Media is so "biased""
Mainstream media (MSM) in India has no moral values and highly agenda-driven. It should come as no surprise that they are cynically referred to as 'Presstitutes' by many in India.
I like your view!! Biased audiences will get biased media. People don't want unbiased media, they want media that actually feeds their biases and prejudices.
First of all, current 'Indian' media is not actually Indian media.
They are less indians & more 'political' drama highlighters. They do not give only news but bombard 'opinions' about the news.
They initiate a panel discussion on trending topics to keep their viewers engage by some entertainment.
Entertainment includes screaming on panel dignitories. Interacting with panel members in such a way that there is no one in the world who can decide what is right & what is wrong except the anchor!
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