The Mystery of the Silent Cinema I have been a movie lover for as long as I can remember. Since my parents rarely visited the theater, I used to go with relatives. As I grew older, with my father’s permission, a relative would drop me off at the theater, buy me a ticket, and see … Read more
My friend is an office employee. Before the world changed, he used to go out and play sports regularly after work. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, and nations announced lockdowns. Due to the circumstances, my friend couldn’t play anymore, and he stopped doing any physical activity altogether. It started with a slight … Read more
The Wake-Up Call I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing at an ungodly hour. “Who is calling this early?” I wondered. It was a friend. “What happened?” I asked, sensing the urgency. “Someone close to us has committed suicide,” he replied, his voice heavy. “Why?” “I don’t know. There is a letter … Read more
The globe operates on the foundation of information technology, and news forms a crucial component of it. News plays a vital role in helping us grasp what is transpiring in our surroundings. Through news, we can access various types of information, including government notifications, developmental initiatives, examination updates, employment opportunities, social security pensions, stock trends, technological advancements, celebrations, and travel insights. Consequently, avoiding news consumption in today’s world is nearly impossible. We are incessantly inundated with information via television, social media, the internet, and conventional media outlets. The news cycle is perpetually active. Even when we’re not seeking news, it surfaces in unexpected places—on social platforms and sensationalize headlines. Some individuals may not actively follow the news yet remain informed. Those who engage with the news convey information to those who don’t. Is every piece of news we encounter truly essential? An expanding body of research indicates that excessive exposure to news can significantly impact our mental well-being. Studies highlight that the unending news cycle, continuous social media updates, and the relentless flow of information from various sources can contribute to anxiety, stress, and depression. Mental health professionals also contend that consuming news can adversely affect our mental state. While staying informed is important, there’s rising apprehension regarding the effect of news on individuals’ mental health. Much of what we currently watch or listen to in the news is not beneficial. Yet, we continue to engage with it. Survival is one of life’s fundamental principles. Many news reports may not directly affect us, but we unintentionally foster a fear that it might. The influence of news on mental health is far more profound than we acknowledge, particularly noticeable in older adults. Even a minor piece of news can be reported in a … Read more
