News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. Whats your opinion about it?

It is often said that pictures speak louder than words. I suppose

this

maxim goes well with the way news stories are presented by newspapers and television channels. Some people say that it is better to use more pictures. I agree with

this

viewpoint. A pictorial and graphical depiction of news stories can be very appealing and convincing. It can

also

cheer up the mood of the readers.

For example

, a candid

image

of a rejoicing sports team after winning a world cup trophy.

For example

, a candid

image

of a rejoicing sports team after winning a world cup trophy will warm many hearts. Sometimes, it may just take a single picture to narrate a sordid tale or describe the enormity of the situation.

For instance

, a front page

image

of a crying child in a flood affected surrounding speaks volumes. To cite another example, the picture of the grieving family of a martyred solider can have quite an impact on the reader / the nation.

Furthermore

, news with photos arouses the reader’s interest to a large extent. In my favourite newspaper ‘Bombay Times’, pictures of various celebrities compel me to read the articles about them. Depending on our interest area, a related

image

can draw our attention to read the entire article. In summary, I believe pictures in the newspapers and TV channels can create a lasting impression on our mind with their positive, powerful or heart-rending message. They

also

make the news stories more interesting and easy to comprehend.