Let Children Breathe

Children and innocence go hand in hand. When we utter the word children automatically sweet, cute, joyful nature and especially innocence comes to our mind.Children likes to play, they have all naughty tricks in their mind. They always wait for opportunities to try pranks on others but slowly it is fading away from our society.

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When a baby rests peacefully in his mother’s arm, he is very innocent. That time he is free of corruption, torture, pressure (physical and mental), even it is said that he is in a heavenly world where he talks and plays with Almighty. As time passes he grows but keeping his angelic nature intact he tries to copy an elderly person who always stays in disguise. When they are kids they do not know from which religion, caste, creed, sect they belong to. But they know what they are, he or she, it is just restricted till there. Gradually they try to adopt the negative nature of the society knowingly or unknowingly. If one can keep the negative and positive tracks in parallel position then for them making a difference between the two would not be difficult. Everyone wants to be good human being but at times they are unable to fulfill it due to pressure or torture or any influence, they lose their own track and forget the differences.

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When one goes into the world of education they forget the two tracks as described earlier. But then and now education system of our country is different. Previously women were not allowed to receive education but the present scenario is quite different. They are now no less than men in any field. Till 20^th century the competition between the two candidates was not much high. In recent times competition is growing by the day. Due to huge transformation of competition children are losing their innocence at a very early age. Especially the parents want their own child to be a genius who knows everything in this world. But this is not exactly possible. Parents are creating pressure on their child to get high percentages in studies and besides that the child also needs to be a champion across a number of extra curricular activities. There is a reason behind creating physical and mental pressure which is employment. When India was under British rule they gave a larger shape to our education system and English became a very important language. Parents want their children to go to an English medium school as people think that if one cannot communicate in English the person is not literate enough. That is why young generation people tend to forget their own mother tongue. Still guardians send children to English mediums to have a better job. As India is a third world country the rate of employment is low. India not only has a high rate of seasonal unemployment but educated unemployment also prevails.

Parents are concerned with just one fact, their child needs to come first in every sphere. This is creating a mental torture or pressure on the young ones. They are not able to play or nurture their hobbies. This is spoiling their childhood and they become extra mature in a very primitive age losing their charming innocent nature. Teachers and parents tend to lose their temper and start torturing physically which is a burning issue today and the children go into the phase of depression. Looking back to the educational institutions, they are also creating a huge pressure on students. Teachers do partiality between students for which pupils suffer from inferiority complex. When they lose the limit of tolerance they attempt suicide. They want to be an escapist from the world of torture where no freedom exists. They become so much introvert that even mother cannot make out their evil intention. As many students do not have enough strength to commit suicide they become psychological patients. 

If this continues many talented people will fade away from our society. Directly or indirectly we the people will be responsible for their erosion.

About the Author- 

Nilika Banerjee is student of Journalism & Mass Communication at Rani Birla Girl's College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and they do not reflect in any way those of the Dispassionate Observer.

Reality of Reality Shows

What do we mean by the word reality? Reality means which is not imaginative.What ever we think is not real, but what we face in practical life is real. In this world of modernisation reality shows on television is very common phenomena. Nowadays when we hear the word ‘reality show’, one word strikes us i.e 'gambling with emotions'.

While we trace back to the History of television, hardly we find any kind of reality shows though from late 20^th century reality shows came to existence. At that time literacy rate of India was much low, to increase the literacy rate national channels took initiative to start quiz show. After few years private channels started penetrating into mass media giving it a larger shape. They started reality shows as cultural events to involve the ordinary mass. Their aim was to relate the viewers’ interest with the show and to increase publicity (T.R.P) & presently reality shows are becoming most popular events of the T.V channels.

Coming to the modern trend reality show underwent an immense change. Though entertainment should be the sole motto of the later, now it has become a part of the commercial world. The original talent is getting suppressed due to money laundering. Reality shows have different categories: talent hunt shows (Saregamapa, Indian Idol, Indias’ Got Talent, Kaun Banega Crorpati, Dance India Dance, Just Dance, Dadagiri Unlimited, Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Bornvita Quiz Contest, Roadies, Fear Factor etc.) & Non-talent shows (Emotional Atyachar, Raaz Pichle Janam Ka, Sach Ka Samna, Splitsvilla, Dare To Date etc.). Talent hunt shows started with cultural sectors which were exclusive of winning amount, but now it is more materialistic. In the past these shows were judged by highly cultural people who were professionals & were impartial while judging. But now all reality shows are judged by ordinary people through audience poll. They give votes to a contestant they like even if they do not have enough knowledge on that particular field. Even while voting the difference in casts, creed, gender, regions work on the minds of people. Therefore, nowadays the judgement of real talent is becoming lame. Though the shows claim that the importance of audience poll is to let the common mass find their stars themselves, the real motto is to earn huge amount of money through s.m.s, emails, phone calls etc. Besides non-talent shows are more dangerous as those not only play with money, play with peoples’ emotions & even life. Non-talent shows are pure business. These are specially based on exciting gossip related matters which sometimes affects people very badly, acts upon minds. Besides sometimes it becomes mental & physical torture. But still these shows get huge popularity for its spicy stuff. Not only non-talent shows make people’s life miserable, talent hunt shows have their own drawbacks. Most of the participants of these shows suffer mentally when they do not succeed. They take it so seriously that it becomes ‘do or die’ situation for them. Some of them cannot bear the pressure of it & become sick either mentally or physically. When failure comes some of them even attempt suicide without a second thought. Reality shows affect children mostly as they think that it is the goal of their life. Parents are also responsible for this kind of mentality of the children. Their prime education is disturbed & sometimes they lose their self-confidence. Though reality shows bring us entertainment it takes much more from our life. Moreover reality shows are like an epidemic which is spreading its virus and affecting almost the whole of mankind.

Therefore an important question lies here, ‘Do we really need reality show?’ Actually we do not when we know that life is more important than entertainment. Still ordinary people always like to dream & when a platform like reality show exists, people will always take the risk to make their dreams come true & these shows will grow larger every day.

About the Author- 

Shayani Gupta is student of Journalism & Mass Communication at Muralidhar Girls College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and they do not reflect in any way those of the Dispassionate Observer.

Hands-Free Camera! Now On the Head Band

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Gadgets are so much a part of our lives that at times we forget what it would have been like without them. Of course we remember them when they break down or stop working.

It is now accepted universally that most of the customers like to buy modern gadgets. When one chooses gifts for near ones on birthday or some other special occasions latest gadgets first catch the imagination. Gadgets are of help to people of any age. It is hard to find a young man without modern gadgets like laptops, portable Mp3, Mp4 music players, iPods, iPad, e-readers, etc. All this modern gadgets become a symbol of belonging to an élite class, mainly for the students.

Now one can take part in the unforgettable moments of one’s life and capture them as well through newly invented hands-free camera worn on a headband.

The hands-free camera worn on a headband is smaller and sleeker than its early variants. It is easy to record the unexpected memories as they unfold while one is busy holding her infant son or erupting in cheers seeing her daughter's basketball game. If one attach one of these cameras to the snowboard, he or she can capture own efforts while racing down a mountain side or during other activities.

This hands-free camera has all the qualities for becoming popular in the business world as well as among journalists. The camera has the potential to revolutionise the world of journalism. It can help a journalist who wishes to perform a questionnaire or collect important information in a jiffy by aiding in taking some quick clips. The concerned journalist can do away with the need of a photographer because the hands-free camera does the job for him.

Government officials can use this camera to document their interactions, observations or actions taken and use them as evidences in time of need. This will put an end to a lot of speculations that rise with handling of situations on the part of the government officials.

This unique camera helps to capture the scenic beauty of a place while travelling even when both the hands are engaged on any other essential activity. An accident or an incident can also be recorded instantly while flying with the help of this camera.

The hands-free camera also has unique distinction of functioning as a blue tooth. This helps in answering a call while shooting a video.

New technologies are enriching the lives of human beings every day. The world of camera is fast evolving and this is the latest addition to the revolution. Hands-free camera worn on a head band is designed for the generation next.

About the Author-

Anwesha Guha Thakurta  is student of Journalism & Mass Communication at Muralidhar Girls College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and they do not reflect in any way those of the Dispassionate Observer.

The Riot and the News

Today’s newspapers carry a headline…three Asians were killed by a car in Birmingham, London. These three Asians were protecting their property in the riot-hit area. And that carries a message, a warning to the Asians. Do not dare try and protect your life, property and religion, or else. The riot-torn London is too numb to react. All the newspapers, agencies and the audio-visual media of the world are giving us the news and we get to know about the smoke, the cricket-commentary and the victory…In the room women come and go/ talking of Michelangelo….

Now we know there is a riot, looting and destruction of property and the creeping fear-psychosis in middle-class London. We know that the rioters are teenagers on a spree of destruction. What we do not know is who these teenagers are? WHITE or BROWN? Well, we have our surmises. But do we know them as facts? Is the news-machinery doing its part in letting us know what we should know? Now, there is another question that crops up here. Should we know? Does our Right to KNOW allow us to know what may be dangerous to the society?

The danger is already there. As we see. And there is no visible effort to contain the malicious elements. It is said that the police are afraid to violate the human rights of the violators. So, areas of London are already under fire. Without any aggravating circumstances. And the administration is trying to explain away the riot by citing the critical unemployment problem. It is a situation where all the colours are involved…White, Black and Brown. Where is the harm to know the truth in such a situation? Or there is harm? Harm of the exposure of the White London’s fear and hatred of the colour Brown?

So, basically, if we analyse the news-situation regarding the riot-scenario of London, the top-down approach of the first world and the world information order becomes quite clear. It’s not about the events. It’s about how the events are talked about. When any serious event concerns the so-called third world, the news-hunters are all for the right of fair comment and true reporting. Or what their idea is about the RIGHT TO INFORMATION. But when it comes to the backyard of the FIRST WORLD, lets sweep facts and questions under the carpet and serve the public with half-truths and lame-explanations.

About the Author- 

Anuja Bagchi is presently engaged as University Research Fellow at Department of Mass Communication, University of Burdwan. She has expertise both in the field of mass communication and law and has widely commented on a range of topics.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and they do not reflect in any way those of the Dispassionate Observer.

Trend of Online Jobs and Online Marketing: Can This Help the Economy?

Speculation abounds in the summer of 2011 about what will improve sluggish US economic growth and whether the country is bound to slip back into a recession. The other billion dollar question that looms large and unanswered by economists is: when will the economy start growing again? How technology factors into these questions is widely debated. Technology by definition is designed to allow companies and people to do more, with less. That is both the good news and the bad news.

Online Business Economic Impact Gets Mixed Reviews

Companies can conduct online marketing campaigns for about half of what they once spent to achieve the same results in print and on TV. Less manpower is required to run an online business. This is bad news for unemployed workers and brick and mortar operations. Some of the positive news to be considered when evaluating Internet business ventures is that companies are more likely to stay open 24/7 to service customers all over the globe. This factor could increase the payroll for companies seeking to do business internationally. Depending on which factors discussed have the greatest overall economic impact, the shift to doing business online could be a blessing or a deflationary economic disaster.

Internet as Savior

If the recent Global Information and Communications Technology Department of the World Bank and IFC global report is to be believed, then technology drives economic recovery. The report correlates high-speed Internet connections with economic growth. With 30 percent of the US population now using Smart Phones or Blackberries, the Internet is even more accessible for the privileged. Based on this trend, marketing executives are factoring in mobile advertising as an important part of a comprehensive marketing campaign.

The Internet opens rural markets, expanding the world marketplace dramatically. Company executives are approaching new markets internationally, no longer confined by the expense of reaching out to an overseas market. Rather than establish a physical presence in a foreign country, many companies are happy to perfect their Internet store as the best way to profit across borders.

A barrier to entry for marketing in other countries is the exchange rate. For companies who operate with a low profit margin, being versed in the nuances of exchange rate navigation is crucial for profitability. Many small companies hire experts in that field so they can successfully market overseas.

Google's Impact on the Online World

Many companies cry foul as they consider the impact that Google has on technology industries. Ironically, Microsoft is one of those companies claiming that Google is enjoying monopoly status, with no competitors to speak of. Most recently the country of France levied a claim that Google was a monopoly with an unfair market advantage.

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This guest article was contributed by Jennifer Bell from Health Training Guide. Jennifer is a freelance  writer and mother of 2 based in Los Angeles, CA. Check out her site to learn more about psychologist training and other exciting health careers.

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Cell Phone Makes Us Fill Complete

Whenever we talk about gadgets the first thing that comes in our mind is a small technological object called mobile phone. Mobile phones are considered to be cleverly designed than normal technological objects at the time of their invention.

Gadgets like cell phones are not just meant for entertainment they provide lot of help in our day to day life. The word gadget is more than we could think of. Gagdets have solved a number of problems for the physically disabled persons. No one can deny that gadgets have not only simplified our lives but also made them comfortable and luxurious.

                                          

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Today's communications would not be what it is without the contributions made by Richard H. Frenkiel and Joel S. Engel. The big breakthrough came when AT&T Labs researchers Frenkiel and Engel divided wireless communications into a series of cells and then automatically switched callers as they moved so that each cell could be reused. This led to the develop of cellular phones and made today’s mobile communications possible.

Present day development in communications would not have been possible without the contribution of H. Frenkiel and Joel S. Engel. They heralded the start of a new era by dividing wireless communications into a series of cells and then automatically switched callers as they moved in progression in a bid to reuse each cell. This made cellular phones possible and revolutionized modern mobile communications.

Undoubtedly, Mobile phones have become an urgent need for us. With rapid technical advancement, these devices come with various user friendly features. They keep the people in touch not only through calls or messages, but also through social networking sites like face-book, and twitter etc. Enabled with E-mail service, the latest mobiles can let the user to share information all over the globe in any form, from a friendly message to a business document. What has increased the potential of these wireless devices is the convergence of media forms like Internet, TV and radio into them. From Blue-tooth connectivity to GPRS, the latest mobile technology has shown a tremendous growth over the past few years. Integration of music player, video system and digital camera into mobile phones has made it possible to cut down on carrying multiple gadgets, serving all these purposes through one device. Video calling is one of the attractive features which set a mobile phone apart.

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It often happens that we sometimes go out but forget our cell phone at home and feel incomplete all day long. Deep inside we feel that our life is missing something, something which is so essential.

Cell phones are having a great influence in our lives and are very convenient to maintain. Cell phones are a faster and more effective way to transfer information. 

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Some people (especially teens) get so much addicted to cell phones for talking, video, messaging, games, etc that they forget the real purpose of the phone and waste large part of their time in unnecessary interaction over their cell phones. But nothing more than a cell phone comes to great help in times of emergency. A call from your cell phone can save your life and can also save the life of many in times of crisis. As we know everything has its advantages and disadvantages, so instead of keeping  the cell phone aside for its disadvantages we can simply ignore its bad effects and adopt its advantages which is beneficial for us.

About the Author-

Anwesha Guha Thakurta  is student of Journalism & Mass Communication at Muralidhar Girls College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and they do not reflect in any way those of the Dispassionate Observer.

All Is Not Well With Modern Lifestyle

Hominids, the early humans understood only one thing, survival of the fittest. From the beginning of civilization humans came to know the difference between good and bad, started making coins and added value to products. Society made steady progress and tryst for a luxurious lifestyle made life complex.

Moving on to the new trend of life style humans want to live more luxuriously and lavishly. Due to this society is now divided into two classes. One class is getting or taking all the opportunities and the other is suffering. The word new trend means going to mall, five star hotels, spending nights in club etc. Going to malls or somewhere else and spending lots of money is fashionable. This mall culture came to our mind from British people itself. We the people of India try to copy all the western cultures forgetting about our own heritage. Whatever the western culture, good or bad, we try to adopt that. Due to globalisation this western tradition has occupied a pivotal position. In this new lifestyle everyone wants to live like a king which is not possible. If we go back a few centuries we will observe that this class division had its existence but the gap between them was narrow. With passage of time this gap has widened a lot creating tension between every societal group. This culture has a great impact on young generation of 21^st century. They want to go to malls, expensive cafés, buy branded clothes and accessories etc. They take pride in saying that their clothes, shoes, ornaments, cars etc cost a fortune. They flaunt mainly to those people who do not have that much money to buy it and compare things with people who maintain the same standards. This kind of nature in a youngster results into poor friendship and the one who cannot compare himself or herself with the trend feel bad about his or her condition and get depressed. If these things tend to grow into one’s life he or she may even commit suicide or become psychological patient. Western culture has made people think materialistically. The economical differences between two groups are perpetually growing. There is increasing friction in almost all societal groups resulting in societal evolution. Society is changing round the clock.

 

We created money for our own use but now money is using us. Globalisation has caused money value to go down leading to inflation. Due to inflation cost of all goods are rising which is even more creating the gap .New lifestyle is better than previous times but forgetting our own culture and inheriting things western blindly is not good. Living standards of many people have increased but for the poor there is no help, they are living a life which is going on from bad to worse. They get suffocated by trends. People are simple and they want to live simple life but this western culture is making humans complex day by day. Nowadays people think money is everything, money is life and they tend to run after money sacrificing their life which is more important .Money is a paper note but its valuation is more than a human being. New lifestyle is awesome for those who have money but those who do not have it suffer the most. This lifestyle has turned humans into machines and nothing more than that. Globalisation, adaptation of western culture is the root cause for the economic disequilibrium between different groups.

About the Author- 

Nilika Banerjee is student of Journalism & Mass Communication at Rani Birla Girl's College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and they do not reflect in any way those of the Dispassionate Observer.