News stories on TV and in newspaper are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion?

Newsletters and television headlines are one of

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effortless modes of communication with the netizens. It is believed by a few public that when the

news

bearing pictorial data could be reached out to the audience better than those which do not. I partially agree with the aforementioned statement as displaying of the images should depend on the sensitivity of the information

such

as the details which require the countrymen's involvement could comprise pictorial representation.

However

, while illustrating any scandals,

then

it is unnecessary to do so. On one hand, representation of any kind of information along with images is helpful to understand the impact of the situation.

This

helps in developing empathy among the

news

readers and extends a helping hand if need be.

For example

, during the Covid-19 pandemic, a myriad number of the public were starving. During

such

instances, many came forward to donate food and groceries.

On the other hand

, the crime scenes should never be portrayed to the people of the nation as

this

could either encourage others to participate in

such

activities or could have an impact on them mentally.

For instance

, any rape or murder-related information should never be canvased. Watching

such

criminal videos could lead to health issues like depression and suicide. My family restricts me from travelling during the night after watching

such

episodes. To summarize, the/ journalists should picturise snapshots based on the content rather than displaying all kinds of

news

. Sometimes, transparency is required to empathize with the scenario and a few other times, it is important to be discreet about sensitive

news

.