Satellite television provides people with round the clock news service. It keeps them informed of the latest affairs happening around the globe. Besides giving news, views and information on various issues of the current world are always broadcasting. Television also shows reports and analysis on trade and commerce, business and industries, economic and financial activities, agriculture and weather, new discoveries and opportunities. So business world as well as researchers gets valuable support from TV.
Satellite channels have removed monotony of watching fixed items of programmes. They have provided people with opportunities of watching diverse programmes on numerous channels. In fact, today we have specialised satellite channels on almost every interest. There are some channels which broadcast only news round the clock and some only show cinemas. Some channels show games and sports only. Some of them show only the discoveries and inventions of science and technology. Again some channels are dedicated for travelling animal world. Actually, people now have more choices and more freedom about television programmes.
Television specially satellite TV is not free from harms. If it is not directed properly, this powerful and influential media can lead people to astray and can cause great damage to society.
Television has great influence on young generation. In fact, many young people are addicted to watching television. TV programmes, if not suitable and decent, can damage young people's mind and thinking. It also kills their valuable time that ultimately affects their study. Obscene and amoral films, drama or music videos can influence young generation to evil doing. Indeed, satellite TV is now being seen as a means of cultural assault on developing countries by western nations. Over action or violent films often make young people aggressive and quarrelsome. Watching TV also influences children's learning style.
Moreover, a government can control TV and use it to mislead it's people. It can be used for sensationalism and for propagating anti-social or anti-religious ideas.
Spending a lot of time for watching TV also affects productivity and work-efficiency. Much watching of colour TV is also harmful for eye-sight and brain. This may cause irritation, idleness and sleeplessness.
Satellite television is a source of news and information and a means of entertainment and recreation. It is still very popular. Its effect is far-reaching. So this great medium must be handled properly. It should be used for pure and harmless recreation and for constructing an ideal society.
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