Television is one of the best inventions of modern science. It is the latest and is the most commonly used medium of entertainment among the mass. It provides both sound and pictures to entertain the viewers. It amuses us with its charms. A German scientist, Paul Nepkov, invented television. Then John Baird modernized it. Basically, it is a machine based on electronic photography. The word 'tell' means distance and 'vision' means sight. So, the word television' means seeing from distance. Two principles work behind television transmission of sound and transmission of pictures. It is a combination of audio and video. We can see the events of the different parts of the world through it. Now, it is a very common means of entertainment for various classes of people. The merits of television are very great. It informs us of the current affairs, sports, politics, science, business, and other events. It is a good means of communication. It is the most popular means of entertainment and mass communication. Various dramas, cinemas, musical programs, etc, are shown on it. It is a unique medium to instruct us on various things. It can teach both the illiterate and the literate. Television is a very effective means of advertisements. Television entertains us greatly. We watch it enjoy ourselves. It is helpful to remove the boredom of our routine work. Common people can easily entertain themselves by watching television. My favorite TV Programme is 'Ittadi'. It is a funny satirical and social reformative program. It is telecast on Friday every three months. However, television has some abuses as well. Our young boys and girls prefer watching it to studying. They sometimes neglect their studies because of it. Too much viewing and close viewing of television may cause harm to the eye-sight of the viewers, Many children waste their valuable time by watching it. Television is a great contribution of science to modern life. It entertains as well as instructs us. It has made our life more enjoyable. We should use it wisely.
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