Newspapers play a very important role in our life. We cannot imagine a single day starting well without a newspaper at our doorstep in the morning. No matter how much of a hurry we are in, there is always time for a quick look at the headlines, which tell us in a nutshell what is happening all over the world. The formation of a new government, winning or losing a cricket match, an earthquake, an aeroplane crash, a train accident, all types of tragedies of common man are covered in the newspaper. It gives us valuable information in the form of advertisements, notices and reviews. Expert writers give opinions on politics, society, films, art, drama and books. In a newspaper we can find a variety of things which will satisfy one's various interests. A newspaper brings awareness and consciousness to the literate people and spurs it to independent thought and action.
It is a well established fact that a newspaper is valuable. Through a newspaper we can develop a love for reading and increase our vocabulary. We also become aware of the problems that our society and country are facing. We gain knowledge of what is happening around the world.
In spite of increasing influence of television in the modern world, the value of newspaper has not decreased. This is evident from a number of newspapers in circulation and their immense popularity. The written word will always remain the most powerful medium of expression and communication.
