What is nebulous in this issue is - who ever gave the right to these self proclaimed sentinels and guardians of societal values to pass a moral dogma on women? Even if Ranjitha were to be involved in any kind of activity, it is she, and singularly so, that decides what she wants to do with her life for the simple fact that it is her life, and no one else’s. Simply put, she is not answerable to any one except herself. If she is in a committed relationship, perhaps this is an issue of concern to her partner (on an extended level). In such a premise, the acts of television channels are unpardonable and beyond the realms of decency.

In our country when there is a censor board for films, certain type of check point for television programs becomes mandatory (especially under such circumstances) as well as this has the lethal potency to slither into our drawing rooms to the many vulnerable minds. At an age of information explosion, the world of internet has also brought in some kind of expurgation in the recent release of a music video involving Lady Gaga and Beyonce. Of course its efficacy is still debatable but a step forward indeed.

Be it an earthquake or an act of terrorism or as lame an act as a morning stroll by a celebrity, the event attracts the television channels which go into a feverish frenzy attempting to cover it competing with the others in the race for the maddening TRPs. At the end of the day, TRPs rule. As a powerful medium which can make a massive impact on society (both ways), is there not a social responsibility up their sleeve, but never dropped when demanded? Let us introspect!

Global warming which appeared to be several light years away has actually knocked at our doors and there are very many real and pertinent issues that seriously threaten the every day existence of mankind that needs the attention and intervention of powerful media. Unfortunately, their creative energy appears to be squandered in filming the bedroom antics of (in) famous people.

There is a huge responsibility in every one of us to leave behind a better place for our next generations. Let us in the least, try to put the right baby foot forward, towards the reachable, as also follow the ‘live and let live’ maxim for the betterment of one and all. Let us direct our ‘Chi’ flow positively!