An Overview of News Scenario

Knowing what goes on around us and how the world is reacting to it is really important for all of us. It stimulates and gives direction to our point-of-views and drives us to the popular viewpoint prevalent in our society.

In societies like ours, which are diverse and dynamic, matters which require attention often gets ignored because of the realm of activities going on. The news bulletins, newspapers, channels broadcasting news and radio channels which air news, are like a blessing for the huge nation that we are.

Moreover, news in local and regional languages helps in communicating the message to the masses at large. This is an essential form of exposure for social awareness of various causes like hygiene issues, corruption, campaigns etc.

These news broadcasts are important because they filter important news for the public. These pieces of information are for common knowledge and general awareness. They vary from topics pertaining to the national interest like economy to development or general social scenario.

For instance, the news could be about the new government, terrorist activity, state/national holiday, new economic growth etc. The topics could cover cosmic range and their main purpose is to educate the audience about the world.

Five types of media is most popular for news-

•          TV
•          Newspapers
•          Radio
•          Internet
•          Mobile Apps

For instance, one could hear latest Hindi news while going to office on radio, or read it in detail in newspapers or news magazines. As a matter of fact, online news is gaining more popularity these days as it is more accessible to those who work in offices, people even use the mobile apps developed by the news channels. These applications are used by smartphone users, and flash updates and latest news on the phone screens so that the user stays updated about the latest happenings. These updates also include weather reports, natural calamities, important events, etc.

Online news is more contemporary and has converged the world at a fast pace. While on one hand it is beneficial for readers as it is quicker and more convenient, on the other hand, it is also beneficial for the news channels as it is easier to update and is less expensive. The internet savvy audience is growing tremendously and so reaching them becomes easier with internet as a via media.

News channels can be categorized into the following types:

•          Private News Channels
•          Public News Channels
•          Sports News Channels
•          Weather News Channels
•          World News Channels
•          Business News Channels etc. 

The field of broadcast journalism is increasing its sphere at a fast pace, the reason is not the increasing rate of crime, but, it is the curiosity of public to know what is going on in society which develops, changes and grows the world around us.

It is the most convenient way of reporting and delivering the news or the occurrence of new things which stimulate a change in the mindsets of people and hence the society. This is why it is one of the most the essential fields as of now and will remain an important area of work in future as well.