Todays Media

The article "The meaning of news and getting it right" rightly points out that "Freedom of the press" has become a euphemism for "Privacy intrusion". There is a subtle line that should not be crossed by the media. Every now and then we come across realities that are presented in a distorted fashion to gain readership. The media today is forgetting what is called "intellectual responsibility" , It has acquired an illegitimate suo moto authority to pass judgment over issues. It has forgotten that it is supposed to separate "news from views". There have been numerous incidences when media has not even apologized for its wrong stand, the recent one being Ishrat Jahan. Contemporary media has to play a pivotal role in maintaining a just and transparent world, which is not possible until media realizes its responsibilities and starts acting in a more value laden manner.