Newspaper can be basically defined as a publication containing news, information and advertisements, usually printed on low-cost paper called newsprint. It may be for general or special interest, most often published daily or weekly.The first
Newspaper was published in 1605 and it is still surviving in front of its competitors like television, radio and the internet. But the fact cannot be denied that the recent developments on the internet are posing as a major challenge in front of the print media. The major part of the newspaper’s income, is shifting from print to online, resulting in a general decline in newspaper profits. It is predicted that a day will come when the newspaper’s role in the society will completely vanish. This is just a prediction. One never knows when the coin may turn to the other side. The present scenario is that even in the era of electronic media,
newspapers still hold their own value. The need of
News and newspaper arises out of the need of information and communication. Newspapers, the cheapest source of media, are the perfect blend of getting news and entertainment i.e. infotainment. Newspapers have something to offer to every age group. It covers everything from
politics to the nation’s latest heartthrob. As compared to television it saves you from the torture of viewing one news throughout the day. The newspapers include all the news related to politics, crime, business, culture and sports. It also includes the editorials and critics views.
Readers can also share their
opinion and file in their grievances.The newspapers came to India as one of the benefits of British rule. It acted as the major tool in making the masses aware of the then ongoing freedom struggle. At that time the newspapers were the only means to create the awareness among the masses.Apart form providing the information, newspapers also help in cognitive growth of a person through crosswords, puzzles and brainteasers. It also helps in improving the reading habits of the readers and also help them build their own opinion.However, at times newspapers also indulge in cheap journalism to satiate the thirst of the voracious readers. At times they go so deep in the celebrities personal life to increase their sales. But, one thing to remember: The morning breakfast is incomplete without the morning newspaper.
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