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Growing Maturity The Nepalese media are growing more mature
with each passing year ("Question of Credibility", SPOTLIGHT, May 10). Although
your cover story suggests that the press has not been able to maintain credibility, it is
earning a reputation for honesty very quickly. People are increasingly developing faith
and confidence in mainstream journalism. There is a lot of room for improvement, but hopes
are running very high. Krishna Baidya Misplaced Notion Although there are apprehensions in some
quarters over the emergence of powerful media magnates in Nepal, they are misplaced
("Question of Credibility", SPOTLIGHT, May 10). The growth of big media
organizations is an international phenomenon. Take the example of any democratic country
and you will find media moguls there. Private investment in the media should be welcomed.
In fact, people like Rupert Murdoch and Ted Turner have been driving forces behind the
rapid development of the media. We should not get unduly worried by what has become a
global phenomenon. Bharat Bista Rightful Probe By raising the issue of credibility in the
Nepalese media, ("Question of Credibility", SPOTLIGHT, May 10) you have done
great justice to a very important story. The media themselves should look into their
behavior and apply the necessary restraints. It would not be good for other institutions
like the government to regulate the media. Reports like yours should be covered in other
media as well, so that people can develop respect for the profession. Narayan KC Responsible Organ The press is not known as the fourth organ
of the state for nothing ("Question of Credibility", SPOTLIGHT, May 10). It has
tremendous responsibility to the nation. Unaware of their power and reach, the media
sometimes engage in petty mud slinging and character assassination, which does not behove
their stature. Nevertheless, the Nepalese media must be commended for what they have been
doing since the restoration of democracy. It is due to the vigilance of the media that
corruption and other irregularities have gained national attention. Hemanta Rai Media And Terrorism The Nepalese media are also to blame for
the astronomical growth of violent elements in the country ("Question Of
Credibility", SPOTLIGHT, May 10). Knowingly or unknowingly, the Maoists were given a
lot of space by the Nepalese media. Now the rebels have started showing their real face.
Their terror and violent tactics have threatened the existence of the country.
Fortunately, the Nepalese media have been successful in seeing through the Maoistsí
facade. The media have an important role in controlling terrorism. They must be guided by
the solemn objective of advancing the national cause. Shankar Thapa Point Of Concern Your story on intellectual property rights
("Race Against Time", SPOTLIGHT, May 10) provided a glimpse into how the TRIPS
agreement, which will come into force in 2006, would affect our economy. The way
international companies are getting patent rights to materials found in our part of the
world is an emerging threat. Is this how globalization works? It really does not seem
reasonable that our people should be deprived of their right to the knowledge handed down
by their ancestors. The World Trade Organization must look into this facet very seriously
to ward off the threat of a backlash. Kiran Maharjan Enticing Neighbors With the global slowdown in the travel
trade, especially in long-haul tourists, Nepalese authorities are rightly focusing on
luring visitors closer to home ("Neighborhood Campaign", SPOTLIGHT, May 10). The
campaigns to attract Indian tourists launched by the Nepal Tourism Board should be
commended. Indians are the most lucrative tourists as far as Nepal is concerned. Nepal can
also attract visitors from China. Because of our lack of experience and expertise in
dealing with Chinese tourists, however, it may take a while before they become a
significant segment. Nevertheless, we should work harder to draw tourists from all over
the world back to this beautiful country. Jeevan Parajuli |
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