On 6th October 2008, NDTV news channel showed a report about the Navarthri celebrations in Pakistan. The report showed Hindus in Pakistan celebrating the festival. Some Musilm neighbours also seemed to be enjoying the spectacle. The report also showed a group of men and women singing and dancing in traditional style, praising the Devi Matha.
I must admit the report was a shock to me, albeit a pleasant one. The typical notions of life across the border were shaken. But then those notions were based on the stereotype stories.
NDTV has done well to break out of tradition and show us a glimpse of smiles, joys and celebrations of ordinary Pakistanis.
Today, on 8th October 2008, NDTV showed a report by Ms. Munizay Jehangir. ‘being a woman in Taliban country’. The report showed the plight of young Pakistani girls who were not allowed to get themselves educated in a school by Taliban. These girls had to move away from their native place, out of the Taliban stronghold, and pursue their education in boarding schools.
The spirit and courage of these young girls is commendable, and these reports evoke a feeling of empathy. Such reports showing different aspects of ordinary Pakistanis daily life will help build mutual understanding and trust among the people of both nations. Kudos to NDTV....
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