Value of Education in Discerning Media Content
In my perspective, several issues plague the Indian media today. One of the major problems is sensationalism, wherein media tends to focus more on creating hype rather than delivering factual news. Furthermore, there's an evident bias in news reporting, with media houses often siding with political parties. Another significant issue is paid news - a practice where news space is purchased by individuals or corporations for their promotion. Moreover, lack of media literacy among the population also contributes to misinformation and the spread of fake news.
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